University of Malaya Scholarships
Malaysia's top-ranked university runs several overlapping postgraduate scholarship schemes, mostly partial fee waivers and stipends, with one fully funded track (UM Bright) for exceptional applicants under 30.
Quick Facts
Status
Applications OpenFunding
Full / PartialDeadline
Varies by faculty and research area - check each cycle
Country
MalaysiaAbout the University of Malaya Scholarships
University of Malaya offers a range of scholarship schemes for international postgraduate students, with names and specific eligibility shifting somewhat from year to year. The UM Bright Scholarship, the most generous, is fully funded for applicants under 30 with a Bachelor's CGPA above 3.70, or a research Master's CGPA of 3.70 or above, alongside English proficiency requirements (IELTS 6.5+ or equivalent).
These scholarships are mostly aimed at postgraduate applicants, with undergraduate funding rarely available. Since UM runs multiple overlapping schemes, and they are not stackable, confirm exactly which one you qualify for before assuming a specific benefit level.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
University of Malaya is consistently Malaysia's top-ranked university
Multiple scholarship schemes mean more than one potential path to funding, even if none is guaranteed
What the Scholarship Covers
Studying in Malaysia
Malaysia offers an affordable, English-friendly, Muslim-majority study environment with a large existing South Asian student community.
Eligibility Requirements
2 requirements
Documents Checklist
5 documents required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Apply for UM postgraduate admission
Apply for the specific scholarship scheme you qualify for through UM's scholarship application process
Application Timeline
Varies by faculty and research area
Applications
Check current cycle timing directly
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Confirm which specific scheme you are eligible for before applying, since names and criteria shift by year and are not stackable
Undergraduate applicants should not expect the same scholarship availability as postgraduate applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questions - click any to expand
Rarely - UM's scholarship schemes are mostly aimed at postgraduate applicants.
No, these schemes are generally not stackable. Confirm which single scheme applies to your situation.
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