Updated on: 17 May 2025

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship
  • Funding Type:Fully Funded
  • Provider:Government of Malaysia
  • Deadline:29 Jun 2025

Expired

Degrees:

Bachelor

Location:

Malaysia

About Scholarship:

​The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship is an initiative by the Malaysian government to foster technical cooperation and share development experiences with developing countries. This scholarship enables international students to pursue full-time postgraduate studies, specifically Master's degrees, at selected Malaysian universities.
 

Key Dates:

Opening Date:  Early May (It varies)
Closing Date: 30 June  2025
 

The MTCP scholarship provides comprehensive financial support to ensure you can focus on your academic pursuits in Malaysia without financial worry. Here's a breakdown of the benefits:
Full Tuition Coverage: The scholarship covers all your tuition fees for your Master's program at a Malaysian university.
Living Stipend: You'll receive a monthly allowance of RM3,500 to cover various expenses.
Cost of Living Allowance: Helps with everyday expenses like food and utilities.
Book and Tools Allowance: This covers the cost of textbooks and any necessary academic materials for your studies.
Housing Allowance: Provides financial support for renting accommodation in Malaysia.
Placement and Thesis Allowance (if applicable): This offers additional funding for practical training or thesis research needs.
Travel Allowance: Provides a one-time allowance to help with travel costs to and from Malaysia.
Medical and Insurance Allowance: Ensures access to healthcare and insurance coverage during your studies.
Return Airfare: The scholarship covers the cost of a round-trip economy-class flight from your nearest international airport to Malaysia and back upon completing your program.
Payment Method: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia, will deposit your monthly allowance directly into a Malaysian bank account you open upon arrival.
With these comprehensive benefits, the MTCP scholarship allows you to dedicate yourself fully to your academic journey in Malaysia.
 

The MTCP scholarship is open to high-achieving graduates who meet the following criteria:
Educational Intent: You must intend to pursue a full-time Master's degree program in Malaysia.
Age: In most cases, you must be under 45 at the time of application.
Academic Qualifications: You must have a strong educational background, typically a minimum of a Second Class Upper Honours degree (or equivalent) from your undergraduate studies.
English Language Proficiency: You must demonstrate English language proficiency. This is usually met by achieving a minimum score on the IELTS or TOEFL exams, or by having completed your previous degree in English.
Health: You must be in good health, as certified by a doctor.
University Admission: You must have a valid offer letter from a Malaysian university for your Master's program. There may be limitations on which universities are eligible for the MTCP scholarship; check the program guidelines for details.
Study Commitment: You must be committed to full-time study for your Master's program.
 

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