MTCP Scholarship
Malaysian Government scholarship for outstanding graduates from developing countries to pursue full-time master's degrees at Malaysian public universities, covering tuition, stipend, and airfare.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Malaysia
Funding
Fully funded: full tuition paid to university; monthly allowance RM 3,500; return economy airfare; book allowance; conference allowance. Duration: 24–36 months for master's.
Eligible applicants
Graduates from MTCP recipient countries (primarily developing countries); applying to master's at Malaysian public universities in priority fields
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Overview
MTCP Scholarship is offered by Malaysian Government / Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Master’s 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 Malaysian public university before applying
- Completed online applicationRequired
- Academic transcripts and degree certificatesRequired
- University admission letterRequired
- Passport copyRequired
- Medical certificateRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition (paid to university)
Included
Monthly allowance (RM 3,500)
Included
Return economy airfare
Included
Book and conference allowances
Included
Fully funded: full tuition paid to university; monthly allowance RM 3,500; return economy airfare; book allowance; conference allowance. Duration: 24–36 months for master's. 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
No
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Citizens of MTCP recipient countries; not open to Malaysian citizens
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Outstanding academic record; bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 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
- ICT · Economy and Trade · STEM · Food Security and Agriculture · Islamic Finance · Law and Public Administration · Sustainable and Environmental Science
- Countries
- Malaysia
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Graduates from MTCP recipient countries (primarily developing countries); applying to master's at Malaysian public universities in priority fields. Malaysian Government / Ministry of Foreign Affairs also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Graduates from MTCP recipient countries (primarily developing countries); applying to master's at Malaysian public universities in priority fields
Study route
- Master’s study in Malaysia
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Graduates from MTCP recipient countries (primarily developing countries); applying to master's at Malaysian public universities in priority fields. Malaysian Government / Ministry of Foreign Affairs 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 to a Malaysian public university
- 2
Check mtcp.kln.gov.my for the next call (expected ~May 2027)
- 3
Submit the online application through the MTCP portal by the deadline
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27 closed June 12, 2026. Next cycle (2027/28) expected ~May 2027. Apply through mtcp.kln.gov.my.
The listed deadline is June 12, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Malaysian Government / Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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 June 12, 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.