Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS)
Malaysian government fully funded scholarship for outstanding international graduates to pursue full-time master's by research or PhD at Malaysian public universities in priority fields.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Malaysia
Funding
Full tuition paid directly to university; monthly allowance RM 1,500 (paid each semester after submission of progress report); return economy class airfare; book allowance; conference allowance. Duration: 24–36 months for master's, up to 48 months for PhD.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of designated MIS recipient countries; applying to full-time master's or PhD at Malaysian public universities; strong academic record
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Overview
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is offered by Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia for Master’s, PhD study in Malaysia. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust have secured admission to a full-time master's or PhD programme at a designated Malaysian public university before applying
- Completed online applicationRequired
- Academic transcripts and degreesRequired
- University admission/conditional offer letterRequired
- Research proposal (min 1,000 words, for research programs)Required
- Passport copyRequired
- ReferencesRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition (paid to university)
Included
Monthly allowance (RM 1,500)
Included
Return economy airfare
Included
Book and conference allowances
Included
Full tuition paid directly to university; monthly allowance RM 1,500 (paid each semester after submission of progress report); return economy class airfare; book allowance; conference allowance. Duration: 24–36 months for master's, up to 48 months for PhD. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International / eligible countries.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Citizens of MIS recipient countries (Commonwealth, ASEAN, and selected countries; see official list), subject to the current call’s country list.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Outstanding academic record; must have secured or be in the process of securing admission to a Malaysian public university before applying
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Information and Communication Technology · Economy and Trade · STEM · Food Security and Agricultural Technology · Islamic Finance · Law and Public Administration · Sustainable and Environmental Science
- Countries
- Malaysia
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Citizens of designated MIS recipient countries; applying to full-time master's or PhD at Malaysian public universities; strong academic record. Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of designated MIS recipient countries; applying to full-time master's or PhD at Malaysian public universities; strong academic record
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Malaysia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Citizens of designated MIS recipient countries; applying to full-time master's or PhD at Malaysian public universities; strong academic record. Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Secure admission (or a conditional offer) from a Malaysian public university
- 2
Check biasiswa.mohe.gov.my for the next MIS call (expected ~March 2027)
- 3
Submit the online application through the official MOHE portal by the deadline
- 4
Provide a research proposal (min 1,000 words) for master's by research and PhD applicants
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 cycle closed April 3, 2026. Next cycle (2027/28) expected ~March 2027. Apply through biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/
The listed deadline is April 3, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is April 3, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.