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Universiti Malaya (UM) Excellence Scholarships

Malaysia
Tuition Waiver + Stipend
Deadline: Varies by semester intake

Overview

As Malaysia's premier university, UM offers competitive scholarships and tuition fee waivers to highly qualified international students pursuing research-based Master's or PhD programs.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Enrollment: Must be registered as a full-time research student at UM.
  • Academic Merit: Exceptionally high academic achievements and strong research potential.
  • Nationality: Open to all international students.

How to Apply

  1. Apply and secure admission to a research program at UM.
  2. Once enrolled or accepted, apply for the scholarship via the Maya portal (UM's student system).
  3. Require strong recommendations from potential supervisors.

Expert Tips & Tricks

šŸ’” Tip: Connecting with a potential research supervisor at UM BEFORE applying is crucial. If a professor wants you in their lab, they can strongly advocate for your scholarship application.