The applications are now open for the Malaysia MTCP Scholarship 2026/27. The MTCP Scholarship 2026 offers international students the opportunity to pursue a fully funded Master’s degree at leading Malaysian universities. Interested applicants must secure an admission offer from a Malaysian public university before submitting the scholarship application. The MTCP Scholarship is under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia. This program aims to support students from developing countries and build global cooperation through education. More details are below.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Program: Master’s Degree
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Duration: 24–36 Months
- Organizer: Malaysian Government (MTCP)
- Deadline: 12th June 2026
Financial Benefits
Selected scholars will receive:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly allowance
- Return Airfare ticket
What is the MTCP Scholarship?
The Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship is a government-funded initiative designed to provide higher education opportunities to international students.
The program focuses on building capacity and sharing Malaysia’s development experience with participants from around the world.
Areas of Study
- Information and Communication Technology
- Economy and Trade
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Food Security and Agriculture Technology
- Islamic Finance
- Law
- Public Administration and Policy Studies
- Sustainable and Environmental Science
List of Malaysian Universities Supported by the MTCP
- Refer to this list: Universities Supported by the MTCP Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- The scholarship is open to Citizens of the MTCP recipient countries.
- An applicant must be a citizen of a developing country.
- The applicant’s age should not exceed 45 years at the time of application.
- An applicant must have completed a bachelor’s degree with a CGPA of 3.50
- Applicants need a university admission before applying for the scholarship.
- Read the MTCP Scholarship 2026 Guidelines.
Required Documents from the Applicants
All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and saved in PDF format):
- Online application form
- University admission offer letter
- Two recommendation letters (using MTCP template)
- Statement of Intent
- Certified academic transcripts (undergraduate required)
- Official document explaining the university’s grading system
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified English proficiency test result (if applicable)
- Passport copy
- Medical examination report (using MTCP template)
How to Apply for the Malaysia MTCP Scholarship 2026/27?
Applicants can apply to multiple listed universities, but must upload only one recent admission/conditional offer letter in the MTCP Online application Form.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE MTCP SCHOLARSHIP
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