Malaysian Government funded Scholarships

Scholarship Description:

The Government of Malaysia offers scholarships for international students through the Ministry of Education and other relevant government agencies. These scholarships are intended to provide opportunities for students from abroad to study in Malaysia and to promote international cooperation and understanding.

Some examples of scholarships offered by the Government of Malaysia for international students are:

• JPA Scholarship (Public Service Department Scholarship)


• MARA Scholarship


• PTPTN Scholarship


• MyBrain15 Scholarship

The scholarships usually cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses. They also cover airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia.

Eligibility for these scholarships varies, and students must meet certain academic and other requirements. Some scholarships are awarded based on academic merit, while others are awarded based on financial need. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year, and students must apply through the relevant government agencies or Malaysian embassy in their home country.

It's important to note that the information and availability of scholarships can vary, so it's recommended to check the Malaysian government's official website or the Malaysian embassy in your home country for the most up-to-date information and application process.

Degree Level:

Malaysian Government funded Scholarships is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Undergraduate level programs at Malaysia Universities.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Scholarship Benefits:

JPA Scholarship (Public Service Department Scholarship) - This scholarship is offered by the Public Service Department of Malaysia and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Public Service Department or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MARA Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on financial need and students must come from a low-income family. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through MARA or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

PTPTN Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on financial need and students must come from a low-income family. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through PTPTN or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyBrain15 Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and is intended for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Ministry of Higher Education or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyCen Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Malaysia Centre for Public Administration (MyCen) and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in public administration and management in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through MyCen or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

SITEC (State IT Executive Council) Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the State IT Executive Council (SITEC) and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the field of information technology in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through SITEC or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

Yayasan Peneraju Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by Yayasan Peneraju and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on financial need and students must come from a low-income family. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through Yayasan Peneraju or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyGOV Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Public Service Department of Malaysia and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Public Service Department or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyIPT Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the field of technology and engineering in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Ministry of Higher Education or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyMASYARAKAT Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Rural Development and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the field of rural development and community development in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Ministry of Rural Development or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyMajlis Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and is intended for students who wish to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in the field of sports and youth development in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Ministry of Youth and Sports or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

MyNEXT Scholarship - This scholarship is offered by the Ministry of Higher Education and is intended for students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees, accommodation, living expenses, and airfare for the student to travel to Malaysia. Eligibility for this scholarship is based on academic merit and students must have excellent academic records. The application process usually opens in the beginning of the year and students must apply through the Ministry of Higher Education or the Malaysian embassy in their home country.

Eligible Nationalities:

International students are eligible for these scholarships.

Eligibility Criteria:

The eligibility criteria has already been discussed above.

Application Procedure:

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