SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA


The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was launched in 1980 to provide technical assistance to other developing countries. The Programme consolidated various forms of technical cooperation in areas where Malaysia has the experience and expertise. Malaysia’s assistance under the MTCP is essentially in the form of training conducted either at Malaysian universities or training institutions. Other forms of assistance include study visits, the services of experts, and the provision of supplies and equipment for socioeconomic projects.

The MTCP Scholarship Award provides opportunities for students to pursue advanced academic study in Malaysia. This scholarship is a Government-to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia. Scholarships are intended for promising men and women who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from study abroad.

The Malaysian Government offers up to 40 MTCP Scholarships each year. The scholarship are available for post-graduate studies at Masters and Ph.D level tenable at any Malaysian public university, and are available to citizens of the MTCP participating countries. The duration of the award is 36 to 42 months for Ph.D and between 12 to 24 months for Masters programme.

ELIGIBILTY

• The scholarships are open equally to men and women up to 45 years of age at the time of application.
• Candidates should be citizens of the MTCP participating countries.
• They should, at the time of the application hold a degree or equivalent qualification with at least upper second class honours, (or CGPA 3.0/4.0) for Master’s programme; and hold a Master’s degree with good grades for Ph.D programme.
• The candidates must demonstrate verbal, reading and writing proficiency in the English language through one of the following:-
1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
2. Test administered by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)
• Proven of English Language proficiency is desirable.
• Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally.

VALUE OF AWARDS
Each scholarship consists of:

1. a return tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;
2. approved tuition fees;
3. a maintenance allowance at the rate of RM1000.00 per month;
4. a yearly grant for books and internal travel;
5. thesis allowance, installation and termination grant; and

No marriage/ family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.

APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY
Application for admission into the university is the responsibility of the candidate and the proof of admission to the university is not a pre-requisite of the award. The Selection Committee for MTCP Scholarship will only consider qualified applicants based on their academics and professional performance. Since most of the universities in Malaysia commence their academic year in May/June, interested applicants are encouraged to apply to the university earlier, even before the results of MTCP Scholarship being announced. The scholarship does not automatically grant a placement in the university. Admission to any programme is by way of application to the university.

Further information can be obtained from:

http://www.epu.jpm.my

The Secretary General
Ministry of Higher Education
Scholarships Division
Parcel E, Precint 1
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62505 , PUTRAJAYA

Telephone : 03-8883 5000
Fax : 03-8889 5141

Emel : bs@mohe.gov.my

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