Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship 2026

Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship is a full scholarship program created to identify and recruit outstanding candidates (citizens and non citizens) from leading educational institutions around the world to pursue a Doctoral Degree ( in research mode at Universiti Malaya UM).

• Table of Content
• About Universiti Malaya
• Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship

• Fee Waiver - Scholars receive a tuition fee waiver for seven (7) semesters to support your academic journey.
• Monthly Stipend - Scholars receive RM3,500/month for a period of 42 months

Requirements for Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship PhD Scholarship Qualification

1. The applicant must be no more than 30 years old at the year of application.

2. The applicants must possess a valid Full Offer Letter issued by Universiti Malaya at the time of scholarship application.

3. Minimum academic qualification required to apply are as follows:

• A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.70/4.00 (or an equivalent recognized qualification) and
• A Master’s Degree by research, or a Master’s Degree by mixed mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.70/4.00 (or an equivalent recognized qualification)

Fast-track candidates (direct entry from Bachelor’s to PhD) are not eligible.

4. Non citizens must have the following English language qualifications

• IELTS Band 6.5; or
• TOEFL with score at least 73; or
• CEFR B2; or
• a Letter of Medium of Instruction issued by the applicant’s university as an alternative to IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR

The validity of the English test is within 2 years from the date of the examination

5. The applicant must not be receiving any sponsorship from any organization or other parties

Documents Required for Application

Complete the online application form and attachments required as follows:

• Passport size photo
• Copy of Applicant's Identity Card
• Copies of certificates and academic transcripts at the Bachelor's Degree level
• Copies of certificates and academic transcripts at Master's Degree level
• Proof of publication (first page only)
• A valid IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR certificate that is no more than 2 years from the date of the examination or;
• A Letter of Medium of Instruction issued by the applicant’s university as an alternative to IELTS/TOEFL/CEFR
• A valid Full Offer Letter from Universiti Malaya or proof that an admission application has been submitted for the current intake cycle.
• Application Procedure

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Universiti Malaya scholarship webpage.