Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) for International Students
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Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) for International Students 2021
The Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) awarded by the Malaysian Government to the international students from commonwealth countries. These scholarships are offered for those applicants who want to pursue their Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in the different universities In Malaysia. These scholarships are only applicable for applicants who pursuing a full-time degree program in Malaysia. The aim of this scholarship program is to support government of Malaysia’s hard work to attract, inspire, and keep 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.
Field of Study / Subjects
Applicants can choose these fields for Masters and Ph.D. program:
- Science and Engineering
- Agriculture and Fisheries
- Economics and Islamic Finance
- Information and Communication Technology
- Biotechnology
- Biosecurity and Food Safety
- Infrastructure and Utility
- Environmental Studies
- Health ( excluding nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy).
Other latest Scholarships in Malaysia are also offered for different degrees and subjects all over the Malaysia.
Number of Scholarships
Many numbers of awards are offered annually.
Duration of Scholarship
MIS program duration is 12 to 24 months (1 to 2 years) for Masters and 3 years for a Ph.D. degree.
Scholarship Description / Details
MIS award gives many advantages:
- Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
- Cover tuition fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Annual grant for books and internal travel
- Medical / Health Insurance
- Installation and Termination grant
- Thesis allowance
- Visa.
Eligibility Criteria
In to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must fulfill some criteria:
- Age is 45 years not more than
- Applicant must have a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours)or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor for Masters Degree
- For Ph.D., degree CGPA is 3.5/4.0
- Good in English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS Academic Test score: 6.5
- TOEFL internet-based test score: 92
- Applicants obtaining Degrees with English as medium of instruction may also be accepted
- Good health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional
- Wrote a proposal (minimum of 1000 words) that is relevant to the field of studies.
How to Apply / Download Scholarship Form / Documents Required
Applicants can apply for this scholarship, must follow some steps:
- Applicants should apply online application form through the Higher education website here.
All the required documents should be attached with the form:
- An application form
- A certified copy of passport
- Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree program
- Transcripts of undergraduate studies
- 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.
- Certified copy of English language proficiency
- Letters of recommendation from two referees (e.g. lecturer, supervisor or immediate supervisor, etc.)
- Endorsement form
- Admission letter from university of Malaysia (if applicable)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal.
Note: Applications with missing documents will not be entertained.
Participating Nations
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Democratic republic of Timor leste
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Morocco
- Palestine
Participating Universities
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
- Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/ IIUM)
- Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
- Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- Multimedia University (MMU)
- International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF).
Contact us
Ministry Of Education Malaysia
Level 2, No 2, Tower 2
Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62200 Putrajaya
Email: international@mohe.gov.my
Phone:Â +603 8870 6000Â ext 6368 / 6337 / 5409
Last Date to Apply/ Deadline
30th April 2021.
Official Website
Visit the official website, to find further details:
https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/
Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) Frequently Asked Questions
Students have lots of questions regarding the Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) for International Students. It is the scholarship program offered by the Government of Malaysia to the International students. Here are the answers to your questions regarding this scholarship program.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Q) Is it easy to apply for this scholarship program?
(A) Yes.
(Q) Is it easy to be selected for this scholarship program?
(A) Yes, if you are a hardworking and an eligible candidate.
(Q) What is the Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) for International Students?
(A) The Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) awarded by the Malaysian Government to the international students from commonwealth countries. These scholarships are only applicable for applicants who pursuing a full-time degree program in Malaysia.
(Q) What is the aim of this scholarship program?
(A) The aim of this scholarship program is to support the government of Malaysia’s hard work to attract, inspire, and keep talented human capital from abroad.
(Q) How to apply for the Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS)? Or procedure to apply for this scholarship program?
(A) Applicants should apply online application form through the Higher education website here.
(Q) Host country of this scholarship program?
(A) Malaysia.
(Q) What is the selection criteria for applicants?
(A) Applicants are selected on the basis of high level academic accomplishments, the standard of the research proposal and its potential benefaction towards the development of technology and human well being and outstanding communication, reading, and writing skills in the English language.
(Q) What is the duration of this scholarship program?
(A) MIS program duration is 12 to 24 months (1 to 2 years) for Masters and 3 years for a Ph.D. degree.
(Q) How many scholarships are awarded per year or annually?
(A) Many numbers of awards are offered annually.
(Q) Is it a fully funded scholarship program?
(A) MIS award gives many advantages:
- Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
- Cover tuition fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Annual grant for books and internal travel
- Medical / Health Insurance
- Installation and Termination grant
- Thesis allowance
- Visa.
(Q) Is it possible to submit your application after the deadline?
(A) No.
(Q) Who can apply for this scholarship program?
(A) These scholarships are offered for those international applicants who want to pursue their Master’s and Ph.D. degree programs in different universities in Malaysia. These scholarships are only applicable for applicants who pursuing a full-time degree program in Malaysia.
(Q) Scholarship will be awarded on merit?
(A) Ye, it is a merit based scholarship program.
(Q) Which fields of education does this program offers?
(A) Applicants can choose these fields for Masters and Ph.D. program:
- Science and Engineering
- Agriculture and Fisheries
- Economics and Islamic Finance
- Information and Communication Technology
- Biotechnology
- Biosecurity and Food Safety
- Infrastructure and Utility
- Environmental Studies
- Health ( excluding nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy).
(Q) What is the eligibility criteria for this scholarship program?
(A) In to be considered for this scholarship, applicants must fulfill some criteria:
- Age is 45 years not more than
- Applicant must have a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours)or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor for Masters Degree
- For Ph.D., degree CGPA is 3.5/4.0
- Good in English Language Proficiency:
- IELTS Academic Test score: 6.5
- TOEFL internet-based test score: 92
- Applicants obtaining Degrees with English as medium of instruction may also be accepted
- Good health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional
- Wrote a proposal (minimum of 1000 words) that is relevant to the field of studies.
 (Q) Which documents are required for applying for a scholarship along with the application?
(A) All the required documents should be attached with the form:
- An application form
- A certified copy of passport
- Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree program
- Transcripts of undergraduate studies
- 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.
- Certified copy of English language proficiency
- Letters of recommendation from two referees (e.g. lecturer, supervisor or immediate supervisor, etc.)
- Endorsement form
- Admission letter from university of Malaysia (if applicable)
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal.
Note: Applications with missing documents will not be entertained.
(Q) What if an applicant submits only their application form and not the documents?
(A) Then their application will not be considered and will be cancelled.
(Q) A person who already is availing of any other scholarship, can apply for this scholarship program?
(A) An applicant may apply for other scholarship programs, but cannot hold two scholarships at the same time.
(Q) Mention the names of participating nations?
(A) Following are the participating nations:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Democratic republic of Timor leste
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Laos
- Myanmar
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Morocco
- Palestine
(Q) Mention the names of participating universities:
(A) Following are the participating universities:
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
- Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
- Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/ IIUM)
- Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)
- Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)
- Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
- Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
- Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
- Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
- Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)
- Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
- Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
- Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
- Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- Multimedia University (MMU)
- International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF).
(Q) What happens if any information is found to be untrue?
(A) Then the process of your application will be terminated.
(Q) What is the deadline or last date of this scholarship program?
(A) 30th April 2021.
(Q) How to contact the Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) Program?
(A) Ministry Of Education Malaysia
Level 2, No 2, Tower 2
Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62200 Putrajaya
Email:Â international@mohe.gov.my
Phone:Â +603 8870 6000Â ext 6368 / 6337 / 5409
(Q) Want to know more about the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)?
(A) Visit their official website, to find further details:
https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/
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sir i am poor i want study in foreign country but i am poor so please help me and contact me this E-mail
there is mentioned eligibility for masters degree required upper second class,CGPA 3.5/4. but in bangladesh 3.00 out of 4 consider as first class,because 3.00 contains 60 % marks.. plz details inform me. my honourse score is 3.06 ,can i eligible apply for this scholarship??
plz contact at my email…
Yes you can apply. Gud Luck
1.Currently am an International student doing my PhD from University Of Malaya I have IELTS score of 5.5 and I also have bhasha malaya certificate from University Malaya , do i meet selection criteria for this scholar ship.
2. And i also want to know date of people selected candidates for this scholarship, please reply me in this
Dear the details are provided all here. Read them and also visit the main site link provided at the end. If you are still unable to understand then contact the contact provided at the end or the foreign office of your university for details.
yes i had a small confusion regarding IELTS score , in the website i found its 6.5 , but here its 5.0, i tried mailing them , but the delivery is getting failed , so i want to check it here.
thank you ,
Jin
Is there any body to tell me the ielts requirements of master in agriculture I have 5.5
Its for all students who are applying for this scholarship.
is it possible to apply by medium of instruction instead of IELTS
IELTS and TOEFL are required by the scholarship providing government.
There is a point that Phd candidate has to secure a seat in mentioned list of universities. So my question is, do we need to secure a seat first and than apply for scholarship or vice versa?
Yes it usually means that you have to first get admition in the university and then you can be eligible to be considered for scholarship.
hi jin
i completed my mba degree with cgpa 3.3.will u tell me that i am eligible or nor for phd admission.
Please read the eligibility criteria if you full fill all requirements then just apply. GUD LUCK
sir can we apply for IELTS later on and if score 6.00 then any possibility ….
No, IELTS score must be require at the time of applying application., and it must be 6.5
Dear Sir/Mdm,
I’m an international student (from India), graduated from Malaysian University UNIKL MICET with Bachelor Degree and obtained 2.86 CGPA. I would like to apply for CSFP Scholarship. Will I be eligible?
I have studied at Malaysian University so, still IELTS / TOEFL are required to apply for Scholarship?
Awaiting for your valuable reply.
Thank you.
yes you need to fulfill all requirements before applying for the scholarship.
I want to apply in master scholarship,i want to download application form, where i can get it??? There is no application form in website you have mention below
see the comments the detail of form is provided there.
Sir… Is TOEFL the must? How can we do if we haven’t done before?
Can i apply without IELTS/TOEFL ?Is there is any opportunity to do IELTS/TOEFL during Masters period?
No, You have to have IELTS/ TOEFL it is basic requirement.
Hi dear Jin,
I have two MSc Degrees, i.e. 1st in Botany from Pakistan with 3.46 CGPA out of 4.00 and 2nd one in Environmental Management fron NUS Singapore with 3.05 CAP out of 5.00. I want to apply for PhD on the basis of my Degree from Singapore so do i need to go for IELTS or TOEFL? And am i eligible for the scholarship?
Thanks.
Yes you need to fulfill all requirements before applying provided on the following link.
http://res,earchpedia.info/malaysian-government-csfp-scholarships-for-international-students/
Hi,
I am studying MSc in brain imaging at university of Nottingham, UK. My undergraduate degree was in medical science from Bangladesh.My results was in numbering system instead of grading and it was 78%. I appeared in I
I appeared in IELTS exam more than 2 yrs back and it was 6.5. My MSc will be completed by September. Will I be able to apply for PhD?
Please read the details on the link below for eligibity.
https://researchpedia.info/malaysian-government-csfp-scholarships-for-international-students/
Please kindly tell me all requirement of master digress befor I apply for it I want to make my self confident about all each and everthing
All requirements are provided on the following link.
https://researchpedia.info/malaysian-government-csfp-scholarships-for-international-students/
I have completed Masters in GIS (Mixed Mode) from University Sains Malaysia (USM)in 2014 and my score was 3.74. I have already received an offer letter for PhD program from USM. Before going to start my MSc program I scored 6.5 in IELTS in June 2012. May I apply for this scholarship? It is said to apply online through higher education website, but I am not getting the application form there. Will you please help me regarding online application?
Please go the the main link of HEC provided at the end. Register there and login and fill the forma and apply as per procedure specified here.
Hello
I did apply for Phd program (chemistry) in university of Malaya, my application has been approved and i have received approval letter of admission,on the behalf of this offer letter now I will apply for VDR application in a couple of days.my issuance date of offer letter is 26th January,2015.I will complete my registration after the approval of VDR.
I have following questions regarding scholarships
Can I apply for this scholarship because my admission is approved but i am not registered?
Do can we apply for MIS and CSFP at same tome or for one at once.
Please contact the main office address provided at the end of the scholarships info.
I am final year final semester student of Daffodil International University. I am studying Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) here. My course will be completed in April,2015 (without internship). Can I apply for the scholarship?
Yes you can apply with a hope letter from your department that you will complete the degree well in time if you get the scholarship.
Dear Sir, Is there any opportunity to submit the IELTS score some after 15 days later of the deadline?
NO Dear.
Hi, i got admission in University Malaysia Pahang (UMP) . Got MSc from London Metropolitan University, UK. I need the link for application form. and the procedure. thanks
couldnt find the application form. every form is their to download accept application form. please need the link
The link below the post has the main site of the scholarships info/ The application form which is to be filled online is available there.