Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2025-26 | Fully Funded

Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship applications are now open for the 2025/2026 academic year, offering a fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s degree at top public universities in Malaysia. This prestigious scholarship, funded by the Malaysian Government under the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP), is designed to strengthen international cooperation through education. Applicants must first secure admission to a Malaysian public university before applying for the scholarship, which is available exclusively for the September/October 2025 intake.

The MTCP Scholarship covers a wide range of benefits including tuition fees, monthly living allowance, travel expenses, and more. The program lasts between 24 to 36 months, depending on the course duration. Good news for applicants—IELTS is not mandatory if your previous degree was taught in English. Whether you’re aiming to study engineering, social sciences, or environmental studies, this scholarship is your gateway to world-class education in Malaysia. Explore the eligibility criteria, list of participating universities, and step-by-step application guide below to start your journey.

Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: Malaysia
• Degree Level: Masters
• Duration: 24 to 36 Months
• Financial Benefits: Funded by the Malaysian Government
• Deadline: 13 June 2025

Financial Benefits

Recipients of the scholarship will get:

• Full Tuition Fee Covered.
• An Allowance worth RM3500 per month.
• Round Airfare Airline Ticket.

Areas of Study

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Cyber Security
• Digital Transformation
• Economy
• Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), Science, Technology
• Food Security
• Islamic Finance
• Law
• Public Administration and Policy Studies
• Sustainable and Environmental Science

Eligibility Criteria

• The scholarship is open to Citizens of the MTCP recipient countries.
• An applicant must be a citizen of a developing country.
• The age of the applicant should not be more than Not more than 45 years at the time of application.
• An applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50
• Applicants need a university admission before applying for the scholarship.

List of Eligible Malaysian Universities for MTCP Scholarship

• Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
• Universiti Malaya (UM)
• Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
• Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA)
• Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
• Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
• Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
• Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
• Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
• Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
• Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
• Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
• Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
• Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
• Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
• Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
• Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
• Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
• Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
• Multimedia University (MMU)
• Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL)

Required Documents from the Applicants

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

• Online application form
• University admission offer letter
• Two recommendation letters (using MTCP template)
• Statement of Intent
• Certified academic transcripts (undergraduate required)
• Official document explaining the university’s grading system
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified English proficiency test result (if applicable)
• Passport copy
• Medical examination report (using MTCP template)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Malaysian Government MTCP Scholarship 2025–26 offers fully funded master’s programs for students from developing countries. Benefits include tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, travel expenses, and more. Applications are due by June 30, 2025.