UPM International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) 2026

School of Graduate Studies (SGS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is pleased to announce that the International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) is now open for application for the First Semester 2026/2027 starting from 01 - 31 August 2026.

This scheme provides a financial incentive for 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) Postgraduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Postgraduate Scholarship
• Requirements for International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Requirements for International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS) Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• The applicant must have fulfilled the general application requirements for international students;
• The applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree;
• The applicant is not a recipient of any other types of scholarship or financial assistance and should not be engaged in any type of employment at the time of application;
• 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;
• 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);
• The applicant must have a support letter from an advisor/supervisor;
• 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 before or latest by 31 August 2026.
3. Incomplete or late applications will not be processed and any appeals will not be entertained.

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