Do you want to study in a country in Southeast Asia? Then apply for MTCP Scholarship in Malaysia 2023. Eligible candidates should not miss to become a part of this tremendous opportunity, which will help them learn and enrich their knowledge in their area of interest. The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) aspires to attract a talented pool of candidates from developing nations to Malaysia. In this way, the successful candidates will learn the required skills and abilities that would play their part in the development of their home countries and Malaysia as well.
The Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) was established in 1980 as Malaysia’s commitment to South-South Cooperation through the sharing of Malaysia’s development experiences and expertise with other developing countries.
The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education will not only provide you the chance to scale high-quality education but also will help you enjoy the positives of Malaysia in a due manner. Suppose you have a good academic background and an enthusiasm to do something different and bigger in your country. In that case, the Malaysian government is welcoming you with open arms under the global scholarship program.
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Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP)
Aim and Benefits of Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP)
The objectives of the MTCP are:
- To share experience with other developing countries;
- To strengthen bilateral ties with developing countries;
- To encourage and promote South-South Cooperation; and
- To encourage and promote technical cooperation within developing countries.
The MTCP Scholarship is sponsored by the Malaysian government and is dedicated to international students from the developing world to pursue their postgraduate studies in Malaysia, whilst at the same time acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills that could contribute to the development of their home country.
- This scholarship covered:
a. Tuition Fees
b. Other allowances of RM3,500.00 per month which
includes:
- Cost of Living Allowance
- Book Allowance
- Tools Allowance
- House Rental Allowance
- Placement Allowance
- Thesis Allowance
- Travel Allowance
- Practical Training Allowance
- End of Study Allowance
- Medical Allowance
- Insurance Allowance
c. One-off return economy-class airline ticket from student’s closest international airport to Malaysia and back to student’s home country.
Method of Payment: Scholars will receive allowances as mentioned above from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia through their individual savings accounts. Scholars are advised to open any Malaysian Bank account immediately upon arrival in Malaysia
Requirements for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP) Qualification
Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship applicants must COMPLY with the following criteria:
- Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
- For Master’s Degree Programme, applicants should obtain a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or
- A minimum CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent at the Undergraduate Degree level.
- Applicant must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programmes (Master’s Degree) at the selected Malaysian Universities (Please refer to List of Universities)
- Application is only open to applicants who have received a valid admission offer letter/s from at least one (1) university in Malaysia but have not yet started their postgraduate studies or those who have registered for no more than one semester for a Master’s Degree.
- Has an excellent level of health certified by a doctor/physician. The cost of the medical check-up shall be fully borne by the applicant.
. Proof of English Language Proficiency:
- Scanned copy of the original proof of English Language Proficiency such as IELTS (minimum total score 6) or TOEFL internet-based test (minimum total score of 60); or
- Has obtained a previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instruction.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Malaysian Technical Cooperation Program (MTCP)
High potential and excellent graduates who:
- are citizens of the MTCP recipient countries*; and
- intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies (Master’s) in Malaysia. *refer to the List of MTCP Recipient Countries in the FAQ section
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:
- High-level academic and extra-curricular achievement.
- Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in the English Language.
Documents Required for Application
All the documents below are COMPULSORY and to be UPLOADED via online application (scanned and saved in PDF format):
- Application form (to be filled in the online system);
- Latest Admission Offer Letter from Malaysian Universities for academic intake 2023 (Please refer to List of Universities);
- Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
- Statement of Intent;
e. A certified copy of Academic Transcript;
- Record of all the courses taken throughout the degree programme must be reflected in the academic transcripts;
- Applicants must submit transcripts of their undergraduate studies; and
- Applicants must submit an official document issued by the applicant’s alma mater describing the university’s grade system. If an applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks or score percentile, the documents must be certified.
Application Deadline
June 30, 2023
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Government of Malaysia on biasiswa.mohe.gov.my to apply
For more details, visit Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education website
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