Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for Master's, PhD and Postdoctoral Study

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is run by the Malaysian Government. It brings international students to Malaysia for advanced academic study. The award is open to postgraduate and post-doctoral applicants.

Malaysian public and private universities

There are two study categories: postgraduate and post-doctoral. Priority is given to these fields:

a) Science and Engineering
b) Agriculture and Fisheries
c) Economics and Islamic Finance
d) Information and Communication Technology
e) Biotechnology
f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
g) Infrastructure and Utility
h) Environmental Studies
i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy

*You may choose any related course within the fields listed above.

The number of awards is not specified.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds.

Each scholarship covers:

a) Air tickets from your capital city to Malaysia
b) Approved tuition fees
c) Monthly maintenance allowance
d) Annual grant for books and internal travel
e) Medical / Health Insurance
f) Installation and Termination grant
g) Thesis allowance
h) Visa

To be eligible for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), you must meet these criteria:

a) Not be more than 40 years (postgraduate) and 45 years (post-doctoral) of age during application.

b) Have a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Master's Degree applicants. For PhD candidates, you must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Master's degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. For the post-doctoral programme, selection is evaluated on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The post-doctoral candidate must have an excellent reputation in research and possess knowledge related to the research to be carried out.

c) Have taken one of the following English Language Proficiency Tests not more than two years before the date of application. The tests and minimum scores required:

– IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or

– TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.

d) Be in excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of the medical examination is borne by the applicants.

e) Have written a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.

f) Have applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or have a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).

Applications are currently closed.

All applications must be made ONLINE through the Ministry of Higher Education's website starting from 01 January 2015 until 31 March 2015. Visit the official website (link below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply.