Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study & Research Program

Eligibility

• 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 
  • Note: 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).  Institution code for TOEFL & GRE: 2326, GMAT: FOF-4J-28
• Be available for a virtual interview.
• Commit to return to Malaysia immediately upon completion of the study.

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.

Award Benefit

• 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 of award:

• All grants are for periods of one academic year. 

• Degree-track grants may be renewed for a second year. 

Note:  Grant renewals are recommended for approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarships Board and are not automatically renewable.

Nature of the award: 

• Awards will be partial grants or otherwise require cost-sharing from the candidate’s home institution, scholarships, or other funding from the admitting university or from personal resources.  
• The amount of any specific award will be based on available funding and other criteria as determined by the academic committee during the selection process. 
• All decisions regarding category and amount of grant shall be final. Similarly, the amount of renewal funding shall be contingent upon financial circumstances affecting the Commission. 
• For graduate degree grants, efforts will be made to retain funding levels from the first to the second year. However, candidates should not assume this will take place.

Placement of award:

• Institute of International Education (IIE) will assist candidates in securing a placement at a regionally accredited U.S. university and candidates should be accepted by June 1st, 2024.