Research Updates on Research Sponsorship in Malaysia
April 2023
The TG Foundation Scholarship programme was established with the objective of offering scholarships to eligible students who are pursuing fulltime degree courses (undergraduates) at local public universities and selected Taiwan universities.
Scholarship value: RM13,000 per year
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Application Submission:February to May
Face to Face Interview: July
Results: August
The Tune Libra Scholarship was set up in 2016 by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Mr Lim Kian Onn to help aspirational and motivated students achieve their fullest potential through education.
Seed Scholarship (A-levels)
Seed scholarships are full scholarships, awarded to students applying for the 2-year A Level Programme (September intake) and Branch Scholars (IGCSE & A-Levels).
Branch Scholarships are partial scholarships awarded to students applying for the 2-year IGCSE (September intake) and 2-year A Level Programme (September intake).
Applications are accepted throughout the year.
IUKL scholarships are made available to students who do well in their academic pursuits at the elementary levels, including SPM, STPM, O-Level, A-Level, UEC, Foundation Studies and Diploma.
The scholarship is awarded for the 1st semester and Malaysian students ONLY.
For the 2nd semester onwards, the entitlements are based on the Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme.
If you are applying to complete your Masters’ degree at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), then you might wish to apply for the Postgraduate Talent Scholarship offered by the university.
Several structures are available, and you can receive stipend amounts to cover the tuition fee, depending on your qualifications.
Structure A
Ph.D.: Up to RM15,000 for tuition fee
Master’s: Up to RM6,000 for tuition fee
Has completed Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.0
Structure B
Master’s: Up to RM6,000 for tuition fee
Has completed Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 2.75
Structure C
Master’s: Up to RM6,000 for tuition fee
Has completed Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 2.5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Eligible to new Malaysian students intake 2021 June onwards only.
Received an offer letter of PhD/Master from UNITEN.
Complete the application form and submit within the deadline.
Must attend an interview conducted at the college level.
MARA offers education loans in the form of convertible loans for Post Graduate levels (Master’s Degree and Doctor of Philosophy) at leading Institutions of Higher Education locally and abroad to outstanding graduates in fields that have a significant impact on national employment needs.
The program is aimed at students who have received study offers from institutions recognized by the JPA and the Professional Recognition bodies to the professional level.
MARA employees and MARA subsidiaries are not eligible to apply for this loan.
The applicant’s age limit by December 31, 2023: Masters (not exceeding 40 years) & PhD (not exceeding 45 years).
March 2023
Universiti Malaya is offering an exclusive scholarship to high performing and outstanding new postgraduate students (citizen and non-citizen) to pursue full-time PhD by research programme at Universiti Malaya.
Full Scholarship – Up to RM3,000 stipend per month and tuition fees.
Partial Scholarship – Tuition fees only
Deadline: OPEN All Year.
This award is offered to support research in all areas of studies in the University and to instill excellent values amongst postgraduate students academically and socially.
Monthly stipend: RM 2,300
Deadline: 21.04.2023
UNITEN has continuously contributed scholarships and education funds to deserving Malaysian students. Quality education is the key to a stable career that will result in a comfortable life for you and your family. You can choose to withdraw your savings from Account 2 to help finance your own or your children’s education at approved institutions including Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN).
For Level: Diploma, Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Deadline: Application is open throughout the year.
The Zamalah Scheme (Skim Zamalah) is created to increase the number of postgraduate students and university research activities. Master / Doctorate students pursuing full-time research are invited to apply for this scheme.
Deadline: Application is open throughout the year.
February 2023
The Embassy is launching two calls in 2023:
- Master studies
- Pre-doctoral studies
These calls target all areas of study and research, including science, technology, engineering, humanities, social sciences, etc. French as a Foreign Language is the only exception.
The call is open to Malaysian citizens under 28 years of age by 31 December 2023.
Deadline: March 15, 2023 at 23:59 Malaysia time.
According to an agreement between the Alliance of International Science Organizations (ANSO), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS/UNESCO) for the advancement of science in developing countries, up to 40 students/scholars from developing countries will be sponsored to study in China for doctoral degrees for up to 4 years.
Deadline:15 February 2023.
XJTLU offers a range of scholarships to highly motivated and dedicated candidates to pursue research leading to a doctoral degree.
Qualified applicants may receive financial support from the university .The applicant can apply for an existing PhD project which has received funds from the University or external funding bodies. These projects have an established research topic and a formed supervisory team.
Deadline: For September entry :30 June 2023
The ministry of higher education fund governance called for DP KPT Research Program/Project .The submission period for DP KPT Research program / project Performance is open from January 30, 2023 to February 28, 2023 .
January 2023
The University of Otago Doctoral Scholarship provides funding to support doctoral students studying at the University of Otago. The Scholarship is available to both domestic and international students. Candidates for professional doctorates, as well as the PhD, are welcome to apply. NZ$30,696 stipend per annum plus a domestic tuition fees waiver for 36 months (excludes student services fee and insurance)
Deadline: Applicants can apply anytime
The University of Otago Master’s Research Scholarship provides funding to support domestic Master’s students completing a thesis at the University of Otago. NZ$17,172 stipend per annum, domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee and insurance)
Deadline: Applicants can apply anytime
Established in 1981 for the purpose of encouraging research into the improvement of livestock, value enhancement by processing of end product or the marketing of primary meat produce.NZ $30,696 per annum plus domestic tuition fees waiver (excludes student services fee)
Deadline: Applicants can apply anytime
Each year the Brenda Shore Award for Women provides an excellent funding opportunity for women who are studying at postgraduate level in the natural sciences. Upto NZ$10,000 for one year (not to be used for living expenses)
Deadline: 28 February
The bursary and scholarship is available to all graduates who have successfully completed their Bachelor’s degree from Sunway University, Sunway College, Lancaster University and Monash University Malaysia. Sunway University will provide an award amount of 50% tuition fee deduction to the high achieving candidates.
December 2022
This QECS scholarship for the first cycle of the 2023-2024 academic session offers a unique opportunity to successful students to pursue a two-year master’s degree in low- and middle-income Commonwealth countries including Bangladesh, Barbados, Eswatini, Ghana, Jamaica, Mauritius, Pakistan, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago and Uganda .
Application last date: 10 January, 2023.
The aim of this award is to generate creative research ideas and explore their applicability in cancer research. These awards are awarded jointly between Principal Investigators (PI) from engineering/physical science disciplines, and PIs who are working in cancer research.
Research areas includes: Physics,Engineering,Mathematical and computational modelling ,Chemical and molecular sciences, Materials science , Molecular/tissue engineering and Regenerative medicine.
Final submission : 12 January 2023.
Committee Review :May 2023.
The GEMS program scholarship provides 100% tuition fee coverage for the successful applicant. Malaysian and international students are encouraged to apply.
Subject area: School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS), School of Business (SOB), School of Engineering (SOE), School of Information Technology (SOIT), School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SOM), School of Pharmacy (SOP), School of Science (SOS).
Eligibility: Students can apply for higher degree research PhD student offered at Monash University
Application Deadline: December 31, 2022.
November 2022
The “Fulbright Malaysia Scholar Program” provides opportunities for Malaysian academics to develop or update their research through interacting with distinguished counterparts in the United States.
Application last date: December 15, 2022.
The “Fulbright Malaysia Professional Exchange Program” is a 3 to 6 months program in the United States. The purpose of the grant is to enable mid-career Malaysian professionals in the public or private sectors to broaden their experience through research, lecturing, and other professional enrichment programs. These grants are meant for practitioners rather than scholars; administrators, managers of organizations/associations/services, journalists, doctors, and lawyers are encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview in January 2023 and the final announcement of awards will be made in March/April 2023.
Deadline: December 15, 2022
Doctoral Research Grant 2022 is offered for PhD degree in the field of Subjects offered by the University. The deadline for the sending your application is Always Open. This scholarship is provided by University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM) and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, Allocation RM1000.00/Supervisor + up to RM500.00 /student for an academic year . This scholarship is open for: Open to Malaysian applicants.
The successful applicants of the Doctoral Research Grant 2022 will receive:
- RM1000.00/year for Supervisor.
- Up to RM500.00/year for a student
MJIIT Student Incentives, 2022 is offered for Masters, PhD degree in the field of Courses offered by the university. The deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding, RM 1,500 – 2,300 monthly . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
Deadline: Deadline varies
This scholarship is open to Female malaysian citizen or Female international student or For enrolment into the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.
Benefits: RM6,000 tuition fee waiver for the first year of study to be given out at RM3,000 per semester, subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Eligibility:
- Only new female students enrolling into Monash University Malaysia.
- Must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an international senior secondary qualification accepted by the University with an outstanding Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or equivalent, as determined by Monash University Malaysia.
October 2022
The Foundation Scholarship is merit-based and offered to students who have completed SPM and O Levels with outstanding results.
Programmes Eligible : All
Level of Study: Pre-University
Selection Criteria: Malaysian students with a minimum of 5A’S in SPM or O-Levels
Value: Up to 100% of tuition fees
Application Deadlines: During Orientation Week Only
The Putra Business School – MBA Scholarships in Malaysia, 2022 is offered for MBA degree in the field of MBA Deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the value of this scholarship is Only tuition fees, 100% tuition fees . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
Degree: MBA
Provided by: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Location : Malaysia
Deadline: Deadline varies.
The Malaysian government announced the scholarship for 2022-2023 for international students. Areas of study include Biotechnology, Science and Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information and communication technology, Agriculture and Fisheries, Infrastructure and utility, Biosecurity and food safety, and health.
Deadline: 29 October 2022
The Research Grant Programme financially supports academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.The maximum grant size in this programme is 500,000 Japanese yen per project for a maximum duration of two years (minimum one year).
Deadline: 20 October 2022
September 2022
Research Grants of up to RM60,000 each for Malaysian researchers below 40 years of age pursuing basic research in science and technology (limited to the fields of natural sciences, including the environment, but excluding clinical medicine and mathematics), inclusive of grants totalling Yen5 Million funded by Toray Science Foundation, Japan.
Deadline: 1st January and closes on the 31 May annually.
The Taylors Excellence Award gives students the opportunity to look beyond traditional learning and explore new horizons of fieldwork, placement opportunities as well as networking events.
For Ph.D. Level: 75% tuition fee concession. Monthly stipend of RM 1900/- 100% thesis exam fee waive
For Master’’s level: 75% concession in tuition fee. Monthly stipend of RM 1500/~ 100% thesis exam fee excision.
Deadline: Ongoing
August 2022
A scholarship amount of RM 50,000 per year (PhD) or RM 30,000 per year (MSc) will be awarded to successful students. Applications from potential students wishing to study in these areas and enquiries from academic groups performing research in these areas are invited to submit your application.
These Scholarships and Grants are open to students registered with MAHSA University. The Blue Ribbon Scholarship rewards students who are enrolled in a pathway programme. 30% – 50% credit exemption is provided to support continuous education.
Application Deadlines: During Orientation Week Only.
Universiti Malaya would like to invite postgraduate candidates to apply for the Universiti Malaya Student Financial Aid award. This scheme is open to local and international candidates enrolled (active status) in Master’s (research mode) or Doctoral programmes. Scholarships are available for both domestic and international students.
Successful applicants will receive a living allowance and up to a 100% fee waiver (for selected fees).
Application Deadline: 31 August 2022.
July 2022
Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) known as Malaysian Government Scholarship has opened its new fully funded scholarships 2022.Applicants for the eligible countries can apply for the Master Degrees through MTCP Malaysian Government Scholarship 2022 to study in Malaysia.
Deadline: 16 July 2022
University of Malaya is providing opportunities for domestic and international students who want to pursue their masters and PhD degree from Malaysia on scholarship.The scholarship grant will be awarded for following fields of study: Engineering, Computer science, Creative Arts, Law, Medicine, Science.
Deadline: Applications are open for the year 2022 from 15th March till 31st August.
MTCP Scholarship 2022- The scholarship will cover tuition fees and other allowances worth RM3,500 per month. Priority will be given to the following areas of study: Science, Technology and Engineering (not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy), Economics, Finance, Management and Banking, Social Science and humanities, Information and Communication Technology.
Deadline: 07/16/2022
The educational programme provides financial support to the brilliant international students who want to be part of a PhD or master’s degree programme at Taylor’s University. Taylor’s University will provide an award for Ph.D.: 75% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 36 months and for Master’s: 75% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 24 months (full-time study).
Deadline: 4 weeks prior to programme commencement
ATU-Net is a strategic international alliance of which Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) being the Chair. It was established on 9th August 2016 during the 8th University Presidents Forum at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). Its mission is to support member universities in achieving world-class quality of education and research in engineering and technology through strategic international alliance.
Call for Proposal: ATU-Net Young Researcher Grant 2022 (ATU-Net YRG 2022)
call for Proposal: 1 June 2022 – 30 June 2022
stage Evaluation: 1 July 2022 – 15 August 2022
Announcement of Result: 30 August 2022
Funding Arrangement and Execution: Award Grant – September
Amount of grant 10,000.00
The Foundation Scholarship is merit-based and offered to students who have completed SPM and O Levels with outstanding results.
Programmes Eligible : All
Level of Study: Pre-University
Selection Criteria: Malaysian students with a minimum of 5A’S in SPM or O-Levels
Value: Up to 100% of tuition fees
Application Deadlines: During Orientation Week Only
The Putra Business School – MBA Scholarships in Malaysia, 2022 is offered for MBA degree in the field of MBA Deadline for the sending your application is Deadline varies. This scholarship is provided by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and the value of this scholarship is Only tuition fees, 100% tuition fees . This scholarship is open for: Open to all nationals.
Degree: MBA
Provided by: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Location : Malaysia
Deadline: Deadline varies.
The Malaysian government announced the scholarship for 2022-2023 for international students. Areas of study include Biotechnology, Science and Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information and communication technology, Agriculture and Fisheries, Infrastructure and utility, Biosecurity and food safety, and health.
Deadline: 29 October 2022
The Research Grant Programme financially supports academic and scientific research that will deepen knowledge of the nature conservation in developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region.The maximum grant size in this programme is 500,000 Japanese yen per project for a maximum duration of two years (minimum one year).
Deadline: 20 October 2022
