Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), 2022

Scholarship Description:

• Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue postgraduate academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

• Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship, hence further their studies in Malaysian public universities and selected private Higher Learning Institutions at postgraduate level.

Degree Level:

Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), 2022 is available to undertake Masters, PhD level programs at Malaysia Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

1. This scholarship is limited to tuition fees and monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 per month.
2. Successful applicants are expected to independently arrange their travel to Malaysia (non-financial provisions). Travel expenses will not be provided by the Government of Malaysia.
3. All applicants are highly advised to check the expected living expenses in Malaysia.

Eligible Nationalities:

All Nationalities

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must COMPLY with the following criteria:

1. Not be more than 40 and 45 years of age for Master and PhD respectively.
2. For Master’s Degree Program, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.5 at Bachelor Degree level.
3. For PhD Program, applicants should obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or very good result at Master’s degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.
4. Proof of English Language Proficiency:
1. Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (minimum total score 6.5); or TOEFL internet-based test, iBT (minimum total score of 92); or
2. Applicants obtaining Degrees with English as medium of instructions may also be accepted (evidence is a prerequisite).
5. Submission of a written proposal with minimum of 1,000 words that is relevant to the field of studies.

Application Procedure:

1. All applications must be submitted through our online application system via the link https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/ 
2. All 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;
   • 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 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;
5. Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees (e.g. lecturer, supervisor or immediate superior, etc.)
6. Curriculum Vitae; and
7. Research Proposal.