Malaysian Government 2021-2022 Scholarship Program For International Students

Published: 15 Jul 2021 3,901 views

Malaysian Government Scholarship -The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) was established in 1980 as Malaysia’s commitment to South-South Cooperation through the sharing of Malaysia’s development experiences and expertise with other developing countries.

The objectives of the MTCP are:

1. To share experience with other developing countries;
2. To strengthen bilateral ties with developing countries;
3. To encourage and promote South-South Cooperation; and
4. To encourage and promote technical cooperation within developing countries.

MTCP is premised on the principle that the development of a country is dependent on the quality of its human capital and resources. MTCP emphasizes on human resources development mainly through training and capacity-building courses including short-term courses at Malaysian public and private training institutions, and long-term courses at Malaysian public universities.

Malaysian Government Masters Scholarship

Application Deadline	August 16, 2021
Country to study	Malaysia
Type	Masters
Sponsor	Malaysian Government (Education Malaysia)
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Malaysian Government Masters Scholarship

This scholarship covered:

1. Cost of Living Allowance
2. Visa Fee
3. Medical Claims
4. Tuition Fees
5. End of Study Allowance
6. Practical Training Allowance
7. Travel Allowance
8. Thesis Allowance
9. Placement Allowance
10. Family Assistance Allowance
11. House Rental Allowance
12. Tools Allowance
13. Book Allowance

Method of Payment: Participants will receive allowances and other benefits as mentioned above from the Scholarship Division, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia through their individual savings accounts. Students are advised to open a Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad account.

Requirements for Malaysian Government Masters Scholarship

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship applicants must COMPLY to the following criteria:

1. Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
2. For Master’s Degree Program, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at Undergraduate Degree level.
3. Proof of English Language Proficiency:
   1. Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (minimum total score 6.0); or TOEFL paper-based test with a score of 500 or an internet-based test with a score of 60; or
   2. Applicants obtaining Degrees with English as medium of instructions may also be accepted (evidence is a prerequisite).
4. Has an excellent level of health certified by a doctor/physician. The cost of the medical check-up shall be fully borne by the applicant.
5. Scholars must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programs at the selected Higher Learning Institutions (Please refer List of Universities).
6. Applications are only open to candidates who have received offer letters from universities in Malaysia but have not yet started their studies or those who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master's Degree.

Application Documents

All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and save as in PDF format):

• 1. Application form;
  2. A certified copy of Passport as evidence of nationality (minimum of 6 month’s validity);
  3. A certified copy of Academic Transcript;
     1. Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree programme must be reflected in the academic transcripts;
     2. Applicants must submit transcripts of their undergraduate studies; and
     3. Applicants must submit an official document issued by the applicants’ alma mater describing the university’s grade system. If an applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks or score percentile. Documents must be certified.
  4. A certified copy of English Language Proficiency tests (TOEFL or IELTS);
  5. Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
  6. Endorsement form MTCP Scholarship;
  7. Admission offer letter from Malaysian Universities (if applicable);
  8. Curriculum Vitae; and
  9. Medical examination form.

Application Deadline

August 16, 2021

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Malaysian Government (Education Malaysia) on biasiswa.mohe.gov.my to apply