Malaysia International Scholarship Applications 2023-2024 Are Open For Pakistani Students

The government of Malaysian is calling out bright and talented candidates to apply for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2023 – 2024. The Malaysian government is offering MIS Scholarship for those candidates who intend to pursue a Master's or PhD degree in Malaysia. Pakistani students are advised not to waste this fully funded scholarship opportunity. Due to this scholarship, Pakistani candidates will be able study at top Malaysian universities among other international students with different backgrounds. Candidates can freely apply for any postgraduate program they like because MIS Scholarship is available for all major study fields in Malaysia.

MIS Scholarship At Glance

• Offered By: Malaysian Government

• Hosting Country: Malaysia

• Hosting University: Various Malaysian Universities

• Type of Scholarship:  Fully-Funded

• Degree Level: Master’s and PhD

• Last Date to Apply:  18^th May 2023

Objective Of MIS Scholarship

• The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a crucial initiative of the Malaysian government to attract talented and brilliant individuals from around the world to pursue their postgraduate studies in Malaysia.

• This is an effort of the Malaysian government to attract, encourage and inspire international students from various countries to study in Malaysia and to become a renowned international study abroad destination.

Coverage Of MIS Scholarship

The Malaysian International Scholarship MIS 2023-24 is a Fully Funded Scholarship and it will cover the following expenses:

• Tuition fees for the whole sponsorship period (duration of academic program) will be paid directly to the candidate’s chosen university.

• Monthly living allowance of RM 1,500.00 will be given to each selected candidate till the end of their study program.

• MIS Scholarship will not cover the travel expense or plane ticket cost, candidates have arrange it independently.

• All applicants are strongly advised to check the expected living cost in Malaysia before departing.

Documents Required For MIS Scholarship

All applicants will have to provide all the necessary documents listed below in PDF format and uploaded to their online application system:

• A certified scanned copy of applying candidate’s passport as an evidence of nationality (with minimum 6 months validity)

• Transcripts of undergraduate qualifications for master’s study program

• Candidate’s master’s degree transcript for PhD program.

• All transcripts should reflect the record of all taken courses and their grades throughout the previous study programs

• All applicants must submit a certified official grading system document of their degree awarding institution if the candidate’s transcript does not any information of candidate’s CGPA, marks or score percentile.

• A certified scanned copy of candidate’s English Proficiency test results of IELTS or TOEFL or an official letter from the previous institution declaring that the candidate have completed the previous academic degree in English Language.

• Candidates have to provide Letter of Recommendation from at least 2 referees

• Admission letter from a Malaysian university if an applicant has secured his or her place at any Malaysian university.

• Applying candidate’s Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Research Proposal for candidates applying for the Masters by Research and PhD only.

• Candidates are required to provide certified English translated copies of their all documents, if they are in any language other than the English.

Eligibility Criteria Of MIS Scholarship

• Applying candidates should not be more than 40 years for master’s programs and 45 years for PhD programs at the time of application.

• Candidates applying for master’s degree must have obtained CGPA 3.0 or 2nd Class Upper (Honors) or higher in their Bachelor’s Degree.

• Candidates applying for PhD must have scored at least CGPA 3.0 / excellent results in their Master’s level qualification.

• Must have good English Language skills; candidate must have scored at least a band of 6.0 in IELTS test or must have scored 550 or higher in TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) or has obtained previous academic degree in English.

• Applicants of master’s by research and PhD programs must submit a written research proposal with minimum 1,000 words that is relevant to their intended field of studies.

How Pakistani Students Can Apply For MIS Scholarship?

• First of all interested candidates have to sign up a scholarship account through the official website of ministry of higher education of Malaysia.

• After setting up the account, start filling out the “Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2023 – 2024” application form.

• And submit the scanned copies of all requested documents in pdf format.

• Read the terms and conditions carefully and make selection of your university.

• After completing making selections and proof reading submit your application before the deadline (18th May 2023).

• You will also get a confirmation email that the Malaysian ministry of higher education have received your scholarship application.

MIS Scholarship Selection Criteria

Your scholarship applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:

• Excellent academic and co-curricular achievements.

• The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and well-being of humankind, with a preference of research topics related to Malaysia.

• Excellent English language skills.

• Selected candidates will be called out for an online interview session.

MIS Scholarship Important Instructions

• Applicant must secured a seat in full-time postgraduate study programs at the selected universities or higher education institutes. It is the responsibility of the candidates to apply and confirm their admission to the university.

• Candidates cannot not change their study program during the tenure of the MIS scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia.

• The study program's requirements and the university's rules, regulations, and conduct codes must all be followed by the scholars.

• If a candidate gets suspended from the university then that candidate will also get suspended from the scholarship. Monthly allowances will not be provided during the suspension.

• The successful candidates will be responsible for applying and meeting all visa requirements, which include passing a medical examination too, for the issuance of an appropriate entry visa. The grant of a visa is not guaranteed even if you got selected for the scholarship.

Frequently Asked Questions

1 - Do I have to apply for admission at Malaysian universities and for MIS Scholarship separately?

Yes, you have to apply separately. All candidates must independently apply and secure a seat at any Malaysian university before apply for the MIS Scholarship.

2 - What is the age limit for the MIS Scholarship 2023 – 2024?

The maximum age limit for master’s candidates is 40 years and 45 years for candidates applying for a PhD program.

3 - What are the areas of study covered under the MIS Scholarship?

Following are the study areas covered by MIS Scholarship, Education, Arts and Humanities, Social Sciences, Journalism and Information, Business, Administration and Law Natural Sciences etc

4 - Is there any application fee for the MIS Scholarship?

No, you don’t have to pay any application fee to submit your online MIS Scholarship application it’s absolutely free.

5 - Can I choose a Malaysian university other than the MIS Scholarship supported universities?

No, you cannot apply at the university other than the universities enlisted in the MIS Scholarship form.

6 - What is the sponsorship tenure of MIS Scholarship 2023 – 2024?

The sponsorship of MIS Scholarship is for the entire duration of the study programs. The maximum period of sponsorship for master’s degree is 24 months and maximum sponsorship period for PhD programs is 36 months.

7 - Can my research be about any other country or it must be focused on Malaysia?

No, your research cannot be about any other country, it must be about or related to Malaysia.

8 - Can I carry out my research outside Malaysia?

No, all candidates have to carry out their research work in Malaysia.