Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2026

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is a scholarship programme offered by the Government of Malaysia to attract talented international students to pursue postgraduate study at Malaysian higher education institutions. It is aimed at supporting academically strong candidates who wish to undertake advanced study and research in Malaysia.

Based on referenced opportunity postings, MIS supports Master's and PhD study and can be used for postgraduate research opportunities at Malaysian universities such as Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. The scholarship is generally intended for international applicants rather than Malaysian citizens, and it is associated with study in Malaysia across participating institutions.

Funding details can vary by cycle and award terms, so applicants should carefully review the official call for the year they intend to apply. In general, students should expect to apply for admission to an eligible Malaysian university and prepare supporting documents such as academic transcripts, proof of prior qualifications, a research proposal for research-based programmes, references, and evidence of English proficiency where required by the host university.

MIS is best suited to students seeking postgraduate training in Malaysia's research and innovation environment. Applicants should monitor official Malaysian scholarship and university channels for opening dates, eligible fields, participating institutions, and detailed application instructions.