Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia is pleased to invite qualified applicants from developing countries to apply for the Malaysia Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship 2026. This prestigious scholarship provides an opportunity for international students to pursue a Master’s Degree in Malaysia while enhancing knowledge and skills that contribute to national and global development.
The MTCP Scholarship reflects Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation by building human resource capacity in partner countries. Through this programme, successful candidates will study at selected Malaysian universities while gaining valuable academic and professional experience.
Scholarship Coverage
The MTCP Scholarship offers comprehensive financial support to successful applicants, including:
Full tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme
Monthly living allowance of RM3,500
Return economy-class air ticket from the applicant’s home country to Malaysia
These benefits are designed to enable students to focus fully on their studies while living and studying in Malaysia.
Duration of the Programme
The scholarship will support postgraduate studies for a period of:
24 to 36 months
The funding applies to the following types of Master’s programmes:
Coursework programmes
Mixed mode programmes
Research-based programmes
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants interested in the MTCP Scholarship must meet the following requirements:
Must be not more than 45 years old at the time of application
Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second-Class Upper (Honours) or a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (or equivalent)
Provide proof of English language proficiency, such as:
IELTS score of at least 6.0, or
TOEFL Internet-Based Test score of at least 60, or
Evidence that previous degree studies were conducted in English as the medium of instruction
Be in excellent health, certified by a qualified medical practitioner
Applicants are required to submit a medical report, which can be downloaded from the MTCP Scholarship website. The medical report must be valid within six months from the application date, and the cost of the medical examination will be borne by the applicant.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are encouraged to carefully follow the official application guidelines provided under the MTCP Scholarship call. Applications should be submitted through the official scholarship portal: Application Link: https://mtcp.kln.gov.my/scholarship
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded and submitted within the specified timeline.
Contact Information
For further information regarding the MTCP Scholarship, applicants may contact:
Phone: +603-8887 4658 / +603-8887 4563 / +603-8887 4424
Office Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Malaysia Time), Monday to Friday
Email: mtcp_scholarship@kln.gov.my
Important Notes
Applicants should note the following conditions:
Any additional costs related to the scholarship that are not specified in this announcement will be borne by the beneficiary.
The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania will not provide top-up allowances or loans to beneficiaries of this scholarship.
Official Notice
This announcement has been issued by:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Tanzania
Mtumba Government City, Afya Street
P.O. Box 10,
40479 Dodoma, Tanzania
Email: ps@moe.go.tz
Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to advance their academic qualifications and contribute to the development of their home countries.
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