Universiti Putra Malaysia 2025 International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

This scholarship provides a financial incentive for International PhD students with excellent academic records from countries within Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Priority is given to applicants from academic staff members of institutions that have MoUs with UPM and intend to conduct research in priority areas relevant to UPM/Malaysia.

• Table of Content
• About Universiti Putra Malaysia
• International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
• Aim and Benefits of International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)
• Requirements for International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

Aim and Benefits of International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

Recipients will be granted a 30-50% tuition fee waiver.

Requirements for International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Qualification

1. The applicant must have fulfilled the general application requirements for international students;
    
2. The applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree;
    
3. The applicant is intending to conduct research in priority areas relevant to UPM/Malaysia;
    
4. Not employed, not receiving any scholarships, loans, financial assistance, or other financial assistance from any agency, institution, or organization;
    
5. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries in which UPM holds strategic importance and from academic institutions that have MoU/MoAs with UPM;
    
6. The applicant has published at least one article in an academic journal and/or has received strong recommendations from academic institutions (e.g. Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director);
    
7. The applicant must have a copy of the research proposal approved by the advisor/supervisor;
    
8. The applicant must have a support letter from an advisor/supervisor; and
    
9. The applicant must have a letter from the student’s embassy verifying that the applicant is not a recipient of any financial assistance/scholarship/income from any agencies or government;

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Complete on-line application form via student portal at http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/.
    
2. Please ensure your Advisor/Supervisor and Dean/Director of Faculty/School/Institute support your application online.

If you have any enquiry, please email [email protected]

For more details, visi Universiti Putra Malaysia Scholarship webpage