Call for Entries: Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study & Research Program

Benefits

• USD 30,000 per year for a maximum of 2 years of study regardless of degree or curriculum sought.
• University placement support.
• Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) Coverage.
• Duration:
  • All grants are for periods of one academic year.
  • Degree-track grants may be renewed for a second year.

Eligibility Criteria

• Malaysian citizen;
• Applicants must have lived in Malaysia at least one year before the announcement date;
• Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with Honors (Hons.) and CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent;
• TOEFL score of at least 100 (iBT) on a test taken no more than two years before the time of application:
  • Certain fields and/or institutions may require a higher score.
  • If you haven’t taken the test, please register and state the test date in your application.
• Have a GMAT, GRE, or GRE subject test with a minimum score as required by the institution of your choice;
• Designate your test score reports to the Institute of International Education (IIE);
• Be available for a virtual interview;
• Commit to return to Malaysia immediately upon completion of the study.
• Candidates applying for any field of study (outside of internship, residency, or research at a U.S. school of medicine, nursing, dentistry, or veterinary medicine) are encouraged to apply, as all highly qualified applicants will be considered.

Ineligibility Criteria

• The following individuals are not eligible:
  • Individuals who are or have already been enrolled in a graduate degree program at an American university and who seek the nomination to complete the said program.
  • Individuals who seek the nomination to complete a second master’s degree or doctoral degree.
  • Individuals who intend to pursue internship, residency, or research at a U.S. school of medicine, nursing, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.
  • Individuals who are working or currently studying anywhere outside Malaysia.

Application Requirements

• The following materials comprise a complete application:
  • Completed online application form.
  • Certified true copies of university transcript(s) for all years of academic study.
  • Certified true copies of degree certificates.

For more information, visit Fulbright Malaysia.