2027 Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship in Malaysia Fully Funded PhD Award
in 6 monthsMYR 3,500/month
The Universiti Malaya Bright Scholarship is a full scholarship for outstanding candidates from around the world to pursue a PhD by research at Universiti Malaya. It covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of RM3,500 for 42 months. Applicants must be under 30 years old and meet specific academic and language requirements.
Is it for you?
- Age
- 18–30
- Level
- Bac+5
- Fields
- Nuclear Energy & New Energy Transition · Food Sustainability & Security · Semiconductor & Chips · Nanotechnology & Quantum Exploration · Artificial Intelligence & Digital Robotic Realms · Space Science & New Engineering Spectrum · Defence & Security Assets and Inventory Innovation and Creation · Rare Earths & Critical Minerals
- Languages
- English
- Certificates
- IELTS · TOEFL · CEFR
Key details
- Deadline
- 30 Apr 2027 · in 6 months
- Duration
- 42 months
- Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Pay
- MYR 3,500/month
- Covers
- Tuition · Living costs
- Post language
- English
- Posted
- 2 Oct 2026
How to apply
What to prepare
- Apply for a PhD programme at Universiti Malaya
- Obtain a Full Offer Letter
- Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Provide proof of English language proficiency
- Passport-size photograph
- Copy of identity card
- Bachelor’s degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Master’s degree certificates and academic transcripts
- Proof of publication
- Valid IELTS, TOEFL or CEFR certificate
- Medium of Instruction letter
- Valid Full Offer Letter