Applications for the Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship in Malaysia 2023 are now available in Malaysia. The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship is open to all international students from all over the world. Malaysian public and private universities offer master’s degrees to students. Malaysian Government Scholarship 2023 is a fully funded scholarship from the Malaysian Government. The prize is valid for the academic year 2023-2024. Apply for King Fahd University Scholarships in Saudi Arabia (2023-24) as well.
Under the MTCP Scholarship, you can pursue a Masters’s Degree Program in a variety of academic subjects. The Scholarship will pay all of the costs of studying abroad. To apply for this scholarship, there is no application fee. There is also no need for an IELTS test. Students can apply based on their English Proficiency Certificate.
Details of Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2023
| Provided by: | Ministry of Education, Malaysia |
| Degree level: | Masters Degree |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Malaysia |
| Last Date: | 30 June 2023 |
Financial Benefits
Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2023 is a Full Scholarship to study in a Postgraduate Degree Program in Malaysia. The following are the specific expenses that are covered:
- Full Tuition Fees
- Other allowances of RM3,500 per month include:
- Cost of Living Allowance
- Visa Fee
- Travel Allowance
- Book Allowance
- Tools Allowance
- House Rental Allowance
- Placement Allowance
- Thesis Allowance
- Practical Training Allowance
- End of Study Allowance
- Medical Claims
- One-way Return economy-class airline ticket from the student’s nearest international airport to Malaysia and return.
Payment Method: Participants will receive allowances and other benefits as described above from the Scholarship Division, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, via their individual savings accounts. Students should open an account with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad.
List of Available Study Fields
MTCP Scholarship for Masters from the Government of Malaysia Scholarship is available in almost all academic subjects.
- Science, Technology, and Engineering (but not nursing, medicine, or clinical pharmacy)
- Economics, Finance, Management, and Banking
- Social Science and Humanities
- Information and Communication Technology
- International Relations and Political Science
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Education
List of Malaysian Universities
Students can apply for this scholarship by enrolling at any of the universities listed below:
- Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
- Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
- Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
- Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
Documents Required
While applying online for the Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship in Malaysia, the following documents will be required:
- Form of application
- A certified copy of a passport as proof of nationality (valid for at least 6 months); A certified copy of an academic transcript;
- Academic transcripts must include a record of all courses studied throughout the degree program.
- Applicants must present transcripts from their undergraduate studies, as well as an official certificate issued by the applicants’ alma mater outlining the university’s grading system. If an applicant’s transcript does not include CGPA, marks, or score percentile information. Documents must be authenticated.
- A certified copy of English proficiency tests (TOEFL or IELTS).
- Two (2) letters of recommendation are required.
- Form for endorsing.
- If relevant, an admission offer letter from a Malaysian university.
- CV stands for curriculum vitae.
- Form for medical examination.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- At the time of application, you must be no older than 45 years old.
- Applicants for the Master’s Degree Program should have a least of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5 at the Undergraduate Degree level.
- English Language Proficiency Proof:
- 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 70; or
- Applicants with degrees in English as the medium of instruction may also be admitted (evidence is required).
- Has a doctor/physician-certified excellent degree in health. The applicant is responsible for the entire cost of the medical examination.
- Scholars must enroll in full-time postgraduate programs at the designated Higher Learning Institutions (please see the list of universities).
- Candidates who have obtained offer letters from Malaysian universities but have not yet begun their studies or who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree are eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
- Academic excellence at the highest level.
- Excellent English communication, writing, and reading skills.
Deadline
The deadline for applying for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship 2023-24 for International Candidates is June 30, 2023.
How to Apply for a Malaysian Government Scholarship?
In Malaysia, you can apply online for the Malaysian Government Scholarship 2023. Complete the Online Application. Sign up first and read the guidelines. The following is the link to the online application portal and the official advertisement:
Frequently Asked Questions
Full Tuition Fees
Other allowances of RM3,500 per month include:
Cost of Living Allowance
Visa Fee
Travel Allowance
Book Allowance
Tools Allowance
House Rental Allowance
Placement Allowance
Thesis Allowance
Practical Training Allowance
End of Study Allowance
Medical Claims
One-way Return economy-class airline ticket from the student’s nearest international airport to Malaysia and return.
At the time of application, you must be no older than 45 years old.
Applicants for the Master’s Degree Program should have a least of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5 at the Undergraduate Degree level.
English Language Proficiency Proof:
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 70; or
Applicants with degrees in English as the medium of instruction may also be admitted (evidence is required).
Has a doctor/physician-certified excellent degree in health. The applicant is responsible for the entire cost of the medical examination.
Scholars must enroll in full-time postgraduate programs at the designated Higher Learning Institutions (please see the list of universities).
Candidates who have obtained offer letters from Malaysian universities but have not yet begun their studies or who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree are eligible to apply.