High potential and good graduates are encouraged to apply for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship. Applicants who want to pursue full-time postgraduate study (Master’s) in Malaysia are eligible for this opportunity.
Scholars will receive allowances from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through their individual savings accounts as part of this fully-funded fellowship. Scholars are urged to open a Malaysian bank account as soon as they arrive in Malaysia.
Malaysian Technical Cooperation (MTCP) Scholarship
Application is only open to applicants who have received a valid admission offer letter/s from at least one (1) university in Malaysia but have not yet started their postgraduate studies or those who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree.
Applicants should maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing throughout the study duration as stipulated by their host university, failure to do so will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):Â Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme
Host Institution(s): (See list of selected Malaysian Universities Below)
Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Masters
Nationality: International Students
Eligibility Criteria | MTCP Scholarship
To be eligible for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants not more than 45 years old at the time of application
- For Master’s Degree Programme, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent at the Undergraduate Degree level
- Proof of English Language Proficiency:
- Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (minimum total score 6) or TOEFL internet-based test (minimum total score of 60); or
- Has obtained a previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instruction
- 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
- Applicant must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programmes (Master’s Degree) at the selected Malaysian Universities (Please refer to List of Universities)
- Application is only open to applicants who have received a valid admission offer letter/s from at least one (1) university in Malaysia but have not yet started their postgraduate studies or those who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree.
Also check this : Government of Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
List of Universities:
- 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) 17. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
Area of Study
Priority will be given to the following areas of study:
- Science, Technology and Engineering (not including nursing, medicine, and clinical pharmacy)
- Economics, Finance, Management and Banking
- Social Science and Humanities
- Information and Communication Technology
- International Relations and Political Science
- Agriculture and Aquaculture
- Education
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition Fees
- Other allowances of RM3,500.00 per month which includes:
- Cost of Living Allowance
- Book Allowance
- Tools Allowance
- House Rental Allowance
- Placement Allowance
- Thesis Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Practical Training Allowance
- End of Study Allowance
- Medical Allowance
- Insurance Allowance
- One-off return economy-class airline ticket from student’s closest international airport to Malaysia and back to student’s home country
How to Apply for MTCP Scholarship
All applications must be submitted through our online application system via the link https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php.
All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and saved in PDF format):
- Application form (to be filled in the online system);
- Latest Admission Offer Letter from Malaysian Universities for academic intake 2023 (Please refer to List of Universities);
- Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
- Statement of Intent;
- A certified copy of Academic Transcript;
- Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree programme must be reflected in the academic transcripts;
- Applicants must submit transcripts of their undergraduate studies; and
- Applicants must submit an official document issued by the applicant’s alma mater describing the university’s grade system. If an applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks or score percentile, the documents must be certified.
- Curriculum Vitae; g. A certified copy of English Language Proficiency test result (TOEFL/ IELTS/ PTE/ CAE/ CPE/ MUET/ equivalent qualification) or an official letter from the previous institution declaring English as the medium of instruction used for the obtained degree(s);
- A certified copy of Passport as evidence of nationality (minimum of 18 months validity);
- Medical examination report; and
- COVID-19 proof of vaccination
Application Deadline: June 30, 2023