International Graduate Student Scholarship (IGSS)

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP (IGSS)
SECOND SEMESTER 2024/2025

The scholarship application for the Second Semester of 2024/2025 closed on 24 January 2025. The next application cycle will open on 01 August 2025. We welcome your application in the next cycle.

SCHOLARSHIPS INFORMATION :

This scholarship provides a financial incentive for International PhD students with excellent academic records from countries within Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Priority is given to applicants from academic staff members of institutions that have MoUs with UPM and intend to conduct research in priority areas relevant to UPM/Malaysia.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Number of scholarships awarded
   Depending on application quality and funding availability.
   
   
2. Category of Applicants
   This scholarship is open to new students and up to second semester students with “Continue” status starting from Second Semester 2024/2025.
   
   
3. Duration of the Scholarship
   The scholarship will cover up to 3 years (6^th semester of study) and subject to an annual review of student’s academic progress.
   
   
4. Amount of the Scholarship
   Recipients will be granted a 30-50% tuition fee waiver.
   
   

APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

1. The applicant must have fulfilled the general application requirements for international students;
   
   
2. The applicant must be a holder of a Master’s degree;
   
   
3. The applicant is intending to conduct research in priority areas relevant to UPM/Malaysia;
   
   
4. Not employed, not receiving any scholarships, loans, financial assistance, or other financial assistance from any agency, institution, or organization;
   
   
5. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries in which UPM holds strategic importance and from academic institutions that have MoU/MoAs with UPM;
   
   
6. The applicant has published at least one article in an academic journal and/or has received strong recommendations from academic institutions (e.g. Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director);
   
   
7. The applicant must have a copy of the research proposal approved by the advisor/supervisor;
   
   
8. The applicant must have a support letter from an advisor/supervisor; and
   
   
9. The applicant must have a letter from the student’s embassy verifying that the applicant is not a recipient of any financial assistance/scholarship/income from any agencies or government;

APPLICATION METHOD

1. Complete on-line application form via student portal at http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/.
   
   
2. Please ensure your Advisor/Supervisor and Dean/Director of Faculty/School/Institute support your application online.

If you have any enquiry, please email sgs_financialaid@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 05/03/2025 [aslamiah]