Looking to study in Malaysia on a fully funded scholarship? Applications are now open for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme MTCP Scholarship for the academic year 2025/2026. This opportunity is funded by the Malaysian Government and supports international students who wish to pursue a Master’s Degree at one of Malaysia’s top public universities. This scholarship is available for the September/October intake, and if you’re interested, you must first secure admission to a Malaysian public university before applying. The MTCP Scholarship covers between 24 to 36 months of study. There’s also no IELTS required if you’ve previously studied in English. Find full details below on eligibility, financial benefits, eligible universities, and how to apply.
Details About MTCP Scholarship 2025/26
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Degree Level: Master’s
- Duration: 24 to 36 months
- Deadline: 13th June 2025
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Financial Benefits
Selected applicants will receive:
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance of RM3,500
- Return international airfare ticket
Eligible Fields of Study
The MTCP Scholarship focuses on areas that support global development. You can apply for programmes in:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cyber Security
- Digital Transformation
- Economy
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Food Security
- Islamic Finance
- Law
- Public Administration and Policy Studies
- Sustainable and Environmental Science
Eligibility Criteria
- Be a citizen of one of the eligible MTCP countries
- Be under the age of 45 at the time of application
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50
- Obtain university admission in a Malaysian public university before applying
- Demonstrate sufficient English proficiency (IELTS not required if your last degree was in English)
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List of Eligible Malaysian Universities
You must be admitted to one of the following Malaysian universities to apply for the MTCP:
- 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
You must upload the following scanned documents in PDF format during your online application:
- Completed MTCP online application form
- University admission/offer letter
- Two recommendation letters (using the MTCP template)
- Statement of Intent
- Certified undergraduate transcripts
- University grading system explanation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified English proficiency test result (if applicable)
- Passport copy
- Medical report (using MTCP medical form)
How to Apply for the MTCP Scholarship 2025/26
- Apply to one or more of the listed Malaysian universities.
- Obtain at least one admission or conditional offer letter.
- Complete the MTCP online application by uploading your university offer and all required documents.
