Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS) - International

PUTRA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (PASS) - INTERNATIONAL
SECOND SEMESTER 2025/2026

School of Graduate Studies (SGS), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) is pleased to announce that the Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS)-International is now open for application starting from 01 - 31 January 2026. This scheme was created to encourage International UPM Alumni and their children to study at the graduate level in UPM as a form of loyalty scheme.

Terms and Conditions

1. Number of scholarships awarded
   i. For UPM Alumni: 100 recipients per year
   ii. For UPM Alumni's children: 20 recipients per year

2. Category of Applicants
   This scheme is open to new students who register in the Second Semester 2025/2026, or existing UPM students who have not exceeded their first semester with a “Continue” status. 

3. Duration of the Scholarship
   The scholarship will cover up to 2 years for Master's degree and 3 years for PhD.

4. Amount of the Scholarship
   i. For UPM Alumni:
   Recipients will be granted a 10% tuition fee waiver
   
   ii. For UPM Alumni's children:
   Recipients will be granted a 30-50% tuition fee waiver (Based on IGSS Scheme)

Application Eligibility

1. The applicant must have fulfilled the general application requirements for international students;

2. The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or a Master's degree;

3. Enrol in Programme by Research only;

4. The applicant is not a recipient of any other types of scholarship or financial assistance and should not be engaged in any type of employment at the time of application;

5. Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries in which UPM holds strategic importance;

6. The applicant must have a support letter from an advisor/supervisor.

7. The applicant must have a copy of the research proposal approved by the advisor/supervisor.

8. 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);

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 agency or government.

10. For UPM Alumni, the applicant must Graduate on Time (GOT).

Application Method

1. Complete the online application form via the 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 before or latest by 31 January 2026.

3. Incomplete or late applications will not be processed and any appeals will not be entertained.

*Applicants who do not receive a response within three months from the closing date of the ad are considered unsuccessful.

If you have any inquiries, please email sgs.financialaid@upm.edu.my

Updated:: 20/04/2026 [aslamiah]