THE MALAYSIAN TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMME (MTCP)

• • 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 objectives of the MTCP are:
    1. To share experience with other developing countries;
    2. To strengthen bilateral ties with developing countries;
    3. To encourage and promote South-South Cooperation; and
    4. To encourage and promote technical cooperation within developing countries.

  MTCP SCHOLARSHIP

• 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. The duration of the award is between 24 to 36 months for Master’s Degree Programme.
• The MTCP Scholarship is open to eligible candidates from developing countries. The online application system will be made available from 23rd May 2023 until 30th June 2023.
• Click Here to MTCP Online Application System

Scholarship details

Overview

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme for the academic year 2023 is now open. The MTCP Scholarship is Funded by the Malaysian Government open to those students who want to apply for the Master’s Degree program and complete their degree from Malaysian Public and Private Universities.

The duration of the award is between 24 to 36 months for the Master’s Degree Programme. Candidates from developing countries can apply. IELTS is not required. MTCP is a Fully Funded Scholarship in Malaysia and it covers Airfare, Meals, Accommodation, Tuition, Monthly Stipend, Allowance, Books, and any other fees Criteria Applicant must meet all the below requirements

• Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
• Application is only open to applicants who have received a valid admission offer letter/s from at least one (1) university in Malaysia.

Preferred Discipline

Priority is given to courses in the following areas of study:

• Science, Technology, and Engineering (not including nursing, medicine, and clinical pharmacy)
• Economics, Finance, Management, and Banking
• Social Science and Humanities
• Information and Communication Technology
• International Relations and Political Science
• Agriculture and Aquaculture
• Education

Amount Info

Recipients of the scholarship will get:

• Return Economy Airfare Ticket
• Tuition Fees
• 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

Note: Students are responsible to find accommodation on their own before their arrival in Malaysia, MTCP will only pay for accomodation. The successful applicants are expected to arrive in Malaysia latest by the end of October 2023

How to apply for MTCP Scholarship 2023

  To apply for the Scholarship, candidate must first apply and receive an admission letter from at least one (1) university in Malaysia. For application of the Scholarship, click here.