Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2024/2025 (Fully Funded)

Overview:

• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Institution: Malaysia Universities
• Level of Study: Masters
• Field of Study: All Subjects
• Eligible Applicants: International Students from MTCP recipient countries
• Location: Malaysia
• Application Deadline: June 30, 2024

Description:

The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship offers international students from MTCP recipient countries the opportunity to pursue a fully-funded Master’s degree in Malaysia. This scholarship supports various fields of study, with a focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and other in-demand areas.

Participating Universities:

1. Universiti Malaya (UM)
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
3. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
4. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
5. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
6. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
7. Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
8. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
9. Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
10. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
11. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
12. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
13. Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
14. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
15. Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
16. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
17. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
18. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
19. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
20. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)

Degree Level:

• Master’s level programs at Malaysia Universities.

Available Subjects:

• All subjects available for Master’s degree programs.

Benefits:

• Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship covers the entire tuition fees for the Master’s program.
• Living Stipend: RM3,500 monthly allowance for various expenses, including:
• Cost of Living Allowance
• Book and Tools Allowance
• Housing Allowance
• Placement and Thesis Allowance (if applicable)
• Travel Allowance: One-time travel allowance for travel to and from Malaysia.
• Medical and Insurance Coverage: Includes health insurance.
• Return Airfare: Round-trip economy class flight from the nearest international airport to Malaysia and back upon completion of the program.

Eligible Nationalities:

• Open to citizens of countries listed as MTCP recipient countries. Check the list on the MTCP website.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Citizenship: Must be a citizen of an MTCP recipient country.
2. Educational Intent: Must intend to pursue a full-time Master’s degree program in Malaysia.
3. Age: Typically, must be under 45 years old at the time of application.
4. Academic Qualifications: Must have a minimum of a Second Class Upper Honours degree (or equivalent) from undergraduate studies.
5. English Language Proficiency: Must demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent).
6. Health: Must be in good health, certified by a doctor.
7. University Admission: Must have a valid offer letter from a Malaysian university for the chosen Master’s program.
8. Study Commitment: Must be committed to full-time study for the duration of the Master’s program.

Application Procedure:

• Application Submission: Applications are accepted exclusively through the online system.
• Required Documents (PDF format):

1. Online Application Form.
2. University Admission Offer.
3. Two Recommendation Letters.
4. Statement of Intent.
5. Certified Academic Transcript.
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
7. English Language Proficiency Test Result or Confirmation Letter from previous institution.
8. Certified Copy of Valid Passport.
9. Recent Medical Examination Report.
10. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.

For more information and to apply, visit the Scholarships page.