Malaysian government MTCP Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (Funded) 2024

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Closing Date: 14 July 2024

Malaysian government MTCP Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (Funded) 2024

ABOUT MTCP SCHOLARSHIP

The MTCP Scholarship is sponsored by the Malaysian government and dedicated to international students from developing countries to pursue their postgraduate studies in Malaysia, whilst at the same time acquire the necessary knowledge and skills that could contribute to the development of their country. The duration of the award is between 24 to 36 months for Masters Degree Programme.

ELIGIBILITY

International students from the MTCP recipient countries.

Not more than 45 years old on the date of application.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Minimum Second Class Upper (Honours) / CGPA 3.50 at undergraduate level.

English language requirements:

IELTS overall score of 6.0 and above; or
TOEFL iBT total score of 60 and above; or
Obtained a previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instruction.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

This Scholarship covers tuition fees and other allowances worth RM3,500 per month.

MTCP SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

a) Tuition fees for the whole sponsorship period will be paid directly to the
university upon issuance of invoice by the university;
b) Monthly allowance of RM3,500.00 per month will be paid directly to recipients
Malaysian bank account; and
c) One-off return economy class airline ticket from the student’s closest
international airport to Malaysia and back to the student’s home country.

AREAS OF STUDY:

Priority will be given to the following areas of study:
i. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (not including nursing,
medicine, and clinical pharmacy)
Other areas of study:
ii. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;
iii. Economics and Finance;
iv. Education;
v. Environment;
vi. International Relations and Political Science; and
vii. Social Science and Humanities

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:
i. High-level academic and extra-curricular achievement; and
ii. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in the English
Language.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

i. Recipients must undertake a full-time Master’s Degree programme in Malaysia during the period as stated in the Scholarship Offer Letter.
ii. Recipients must not change their programme during the tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from the university and the MTCP Secretariat.
iii. Recipients must fulfil the requirements of the study programme and abide by Malaysian laws and the university’s rules, regulations and codes of conduct.
iv. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of the award. Monthly allowances are not payable during the suspension.
v. It is the responsibility of successful recipients to apply and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The cost of the visa application shall be fully borne by the recipients. Further information and application details are available at
https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/.
vi. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing throughout the study duration as stipulated by their host university, failure to do so will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
vii. The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian Universities and studies must be carried out in Malaysia.
viii. Recipients are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university and the MTCP Secretariat.