Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023 – Apply Now

Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023: Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship for Students Pursuing a Master’s Degree Full-Time

Who Can Apply for Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023

Excellent and highly-capable graduates who:

• Are citizens of MTCP recipient nations;
• Intent to pursue Master’s-level studies (full-time) in Malaysia.

How to Apply for Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023

All applications must be submitted online through our application management system. All of the following documents must be uploaded via the online application (scanned and saved in PDF format) and are required:

a. Application form (to be completed in the system online);
b. the latest admission offer letter from Malaysian universities for academic intake in 2023 (please see the list of universities);
c. recommendation letters from two (2) referees;
d. Declaration of Intent;
e. An official copy of the academic transcript;

i. All courses taken throughout the duration of the degree program must be reflected on academic transcripts;

ii. Applicants must submit their undergraduate transcripts, and

iii. Applicants are required to submit an official document from their alma mater that describes the university’s grading system. The applicant’s transcript must be certified if it does not include information on GPA, grades, or score percentile.

f. Curriculum Vitae;
g. A certified copy of the English Language Proficiency test result (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAE, CPE, MUET, or equivalent qualification) or a letter from the previous institution stating that English was the medium of instruction for the degree(s) obtained;
h. A certified copy of the applicant’s passport as proof of nationality (with a minimum 18-month validity);
i. Report of a medical examination; and
COVID-19 vaccination documentation

Eligibility Criteria of Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023

Scholarship applicants for the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) must meet the following criteria:

a. A maximum age of 45 at the time of application
b. Applicants for the Master’s Degree Program must have attained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or equivalent at the Bachelor’s Degree level.
Evidence of English Proficiency:
i. A scanned copy of the original proof of English language proficiency, such as an IELTS (minimum total score of 6) or TOEFL web-based test (minimum total score of 60); or

ii. Obtained prior degrees in which English was the language of instruction.

d. is deemed to be in excellent health by a doctor or physician. The applicant must pay for the entire cost of the medical examination.
e. The applicant must enroll full-time in postgraduate programs (Master’s Degree) at selected Malaysian universities (please refer to the List of Universities). Only applicants who have received a valid admission offer letter from at least one (1) Malaysian university but have not yet begun their postgraduate studies or who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree may apply.

List of Universities

1. University Malaya (UM)
2. University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
The University of Science Malaysia (USM)
4. University Putra Malaysia (UPM)
5. University Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
6. University Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)
7. University Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)
8. University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)
9. University Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
University Utara Malaysia (UUM) and numerous others

Benefits of Fully-Funded MTCP Scholarship for Students 2023

This scholarship paid for:

a. Education Costs
b. Other allowances totaling RM3,500 per month, including:

• Cost of living adjustment
• Book allotment
• Equipment Allowance
• Rental Housing Allowance
• Location Allowance
• Thesis Support
• Travel per diem
• End-of-Study Grant and Practical Training Grant
• Medical Exemption
• Insurance Benefit

c. One-time economy-class round-trip airfare from the student’s closest international airport to Malaysia and back to their home country.

Check Also: Latest Malaysian Government Scholarships 2023-2024 by Ministry of Education

Method of Payment:

Through their individual savings accounts, scholars will receive the allowances described above from the Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Scholars are advised to open a Malaysian bank account as soon as they arrive in the country.

Areas of Study

Priority will be given to the following academic disciplines:

Science, engineering, and technology (not including nursing, medicine, and clinical pharmacy)
Economic, Financial, Management, and Banking
Social Studies and Humanities

4. Information Technology and Communications
5. International Politics and International Relations
6. Agriculture and Aquaculture
7. Instruction

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria for selection:

Academic and extracurricular achievements of the highest caliber

Excellent English language communication, writing, and reading skills.

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