Applications are now open for the MIS Scholarship 2026. This initiative by the Malaysian Government aims to attract talented international students to pursue Master’s and PhD programs at Malaysia’s premier higher education institutions. Under this scholarship, students can apply without an IELTS score if their previous degree was taught entirely in English. There is no application fee, and the program is open to candidates from various academic backgrounds. Recipients may choose from 24 participating universities, including all 20 public universities and four private institutions. This is a remarkable opportunity to experience world-class education and renowned Malaysian hospitality. More details are below.
Details About MIS Scholarship 2026
- Host Country: Malaysia
- Degree Level: Master’s/PhD
- Funded by: Ministry of Higher Education
- Deadline: 3rd April 2026
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Financial Benefits
The MIS Scholarship Covers:
- Tuition fees for the whole scholarship
- Monthly living allowance of RM 1500. Applicants can easily cover monthly expenses in Malaysia with 700 or 800 Ringgit.
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Eligible Countries for MIS Scholarship 2026
Candidates from the following countries can apply for the MIS Scholarship:
- ASEAN Countries: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Commonwealth Countries: Includes CPA regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, the British Islands & Mediterranean, Canada, the Caribbean, the Americas & The Atlantic, India, and the Pacific.
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Brazil
- Chile
- China
- Egypt
- Georgia
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iran
- Iraq
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Libya
- Morocco
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Serbia
- South Korea
- Sudan
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkiye
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Yemen
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List of Universities Under the MIS Scholarship 2026
Only these universities are supported under the MIS Scholarship:
- Public 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)
- Private Universities:
- Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
- Multimedia University (MMU)
- INCEIF University (INCEIF)
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Areas of Study
- Education
- Arts and Humanities
- Social Sciences, Journalism, and Information
- Business, Administration and Law
- Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
- Information and Communication Technologies
- Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction
- Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Veterinary
- Health and Welfare (not including medicine, nursing, and pharmacy)
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Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Open to citizens of the specified eligible countries.
- Program Type: Applicants must apply for full-time Graduate or Postgraduate programs.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be no older than 40 years for Master’s programs and 45 years for PhD programs at the time of application.
- Language Proficiency: An IELTS test is not required.
- Acceptance Letter: An acceptance letter from a university is not necessary to apply.
Required Documents
- Completed Online application
- Passport
- Most recent Degree
- Transcript
- 2 Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal
- Letter of Motivation
How to Apply for the MIS Scholarship 2026?
All applicants have to complete and submit an online application form along with the application documents. The Link to the Official website of the MIS Online Application System is below.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE MIS SCHOLARSHIP
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you apply without a Passport?
- No, you cannot apply for the MIS scholarship without a passport.
- Is it necessary to get acceptance from professors?
- No. The acceptance letter is not mandatory.
- Should you apply to the university or the scholarship first?
- It is advisable to apply for the MIS scholarship first. This is because Malaysian universities charge an application fee. Securing the scholarship first will save you from this expense. Once you have received the scholarship, you can proceed with applying to the university of your choice from the list of 22 universities provided by the scholarship program.
- What are the minimum IELTS and CGPA requirements?
- The MIS scholarship does not require an IELTS test.
