Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Overview

A flagship Malaysian Government scholarship, run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 1980, funding postgraduate (and some postdoctoral) study in Malaysia for citizens of developing/partner countries as part of South-South cooperation.

Funding

Tuition fees plus a monthly allowance of about RM3,500; scholarship duration of 24-36 months for Master's programmes

Eligibility

• Must be a citizen of an MTCP recipient/partner country
• Applying for a full-time postgraduate (mainly Master's) programme in Malaysia
• Minimum Second Class Upper (Honours) or CGPA 3.5 (or equivalent) at undergraduate level
• Generally must not be older than 45 at the time of application
• Application must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/National Focal Point in the applicant's home country

Application Deadline

Applications typically open early in the year and close around June (a recent cycle closed 12 June) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Register on the official Malaysian Government MTCP/scholarship application portal
2. Complete the application form with academic and personal details
3. Gather and submit required documents, including endorsement from your country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or National Focal Point
4. Submit the completed, endorsed application before the deadline
5. Await selection results and complete visa/enrolment steps if awarded