MalaysiaPhDNext cycle not announced yetCheck Scholarship LinkUniversiti Malaya Bright Scholarship (PhD) 2027
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The Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship supports outstanding students of any nationality enrolling in a full-time PhD by research at Universiti Malaya, Malaysia's top-ranked university. It waives tuition fees for up to 7 semesters and pays a monthly allowance of about RM3,500 for up to 42 months. Applicants should be 30 or under with a CGPA of at least 3.70 in both bachelor's and master's degrees and IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 73, and must first obtain a UM PhD offer. Applications run in two cycles each year (around end of April for the October intake and end of September for the February intake); check the official page for exact dates.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsTuition waiver
Tuition fees waived for up to 7 semesters.
Monthly allowance
About RM3,500 per month for up to 42 months.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
2 CriteriaRequired Documents
3 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Tuition waiver, Monthly allowance.
Eligible levels: PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: UM PhD offer letter, Bachelor's and master's transcripts, English test result.
Apply directly on the official website: https://aasd.um.edu.my/universiti-malaya-bright-scholarship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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