Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) Scholarship 2023

Applications are hereby invited from high potential and excellent international candidates to apply for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship 2023/2024 academic year. This opportunity is available to applicants who intend to pursue full-time Masters program in Malaysia.

This scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for qualified international Master students. In this program scholars will receive allowances from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia through their individual savings accounts. Scholars are advised to open any Malaysian Bank account immediately upon arrival in Malaysia. This program is sponsored by Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme.

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the study duration as stipulated by their host university, failure to do so will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): 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

Requirement and Eligibility Criteria for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) Scholarship 2023:

Applicants not more than 45 years old at the time of application
For Master’s Degree Program, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honors) 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 programs (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.

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 Program (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

Application Procedures for the 2023/2024 Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) Scholarship (how to apply):

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 program 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

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) Scholarship 2023