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Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship

Malaysia
Fully Funded
Deadline: Usually June/July

Overview

The MTCP Scholarship is sponsored by the Malaysian government to support students from MTCP recipient countries (mostly developing nations in Asia, Africa, and Latin America). It aims to foster human capital development and strengthen bilateral relations.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Nationality: Must be a citizen of an MTCP recipient country.
  • Academic: Must hold a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
  • Age: Not more than 45 years old at the time of application.
  • Employment: Preference given to those employed in public sectors.

How to Apply

  1. Secure an unconditional offer from a Malaysian public university.
  2. Apply online through the MTCP Scholarship portal.
  3. Your application MUST be officially endorsed by your home country's government (usually via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or relevant agency).

Expert Tips & Tricks

šŸ’” Tip: Because government endorsement is mandatory, start the process early by contacting your local government authorities to understand their internal timeline for endorsing MTCP applications.