Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026 for a master's or PhD in Malaysia

Why it fits you

Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study

Malaysia

Degree already heldRequired

Bachelor’s and Master’s

Target level

Master’s and Doctorate

Fields of study

All fields

Age limit

40 years old at most

Minimum grade

CGPA of 3.00 / 2nd Class Upper (Honours) or higher at bachelor's level (master's applicants); CGPA of 3.00 / excellent results at master's level (PhD applicants)

Other conditions

• The recipient countries also include the Commonwealth countries (CPA regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands & Mediterranean, Canada, The Caribbean, Americas & The Atlantic, India and the Pacific).RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Commonwealth countries (CPA** regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, British Islands & Mediterranean, Canada, The Caribbean, Americas & The Atlantic, India and the Pacific)
• For a PhD, you must be no more than 45 years old at the time of application.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Is not more than 45 years old at the time of application for PhD level.
• Master's by research and PhD applicants must submit a written research proposal of at least 1,000 words relevant to the intended field of study.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Submit a written research proposal* with a minimum of 1,000 words that is relevant to the intended field of studies

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Fully funded

Tuition and living costs paid.

• The organisation does not say whether travel is paid.
• The organisation does not say whether insurance is paid.
• The organisation does not say whether visa fees are paid.

Paid

Tuition

Allowance

MYR 1,500 a month

When it is paid

The monthly living allowance is paid to the scholars every four (4) months, upon the submission of their progress report to MOHE.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

1. 1
   Step 1: Submit the online application form and upload the required documents

   With whom

   The applicant

   Documents to provide

   • A certified copy of the passport (valid for at least 6 months)
   • Certified copies of academic transcripts (undergraduate, and master's for PhD applicants), with an official document describing the grade system if the transcript does not show CGPA, marks or score percentile
   • A certified copy of an English proficiency test result (IELTS/TOEFL) or an official letter from the previous institution declaring English as the medium of instruction
   • Letters of recommendation from two referees
   • Admission letter to a Malaysian university (if you are already studying or have secured admission)
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • Research proposal (for Master's by research and PhD applicants only)
   • All documents must be in English; certified translations are required for documents in another language

Where to apply