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IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM)

IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM)

Empowering students from conflict zones to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD studies in Malaysia.

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About ISM Scholarship

The IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM) provides opportunities for students from conflict-affected regions to pursue higher education in Malaysia. Eligible students come from Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Rohingya communities.

Eligibility & Required Documents

Eligibility Criteria

  • Good conduct.
  • Full-time offer letter from selected Malaysian university.
  • CGPA 2.8 or above (or equivalent).
  • Current bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD students eligible.
  • Not a current recipient of another scholarship.
  • Financial inability to pay tuition (proof required).
  • Experience in volunteer activities is an advantage.

Required Documents

  • Valid passport copy.
  • Passport-size photo (white background).
  • Student pass/VISA Approval Letter.
  • Last degree certificate & transcript (English).
  • Last semester transcript (if currently enrolled).
  • High school certificate (for bachelor’s applicants).
  • Confirmation/offer letter.
  • Certificate of financial statements (recent).
  • Supporting documents for financial inability.

How to Apply

  1. Apply to a selected Malaysian university and obtain the offer letter & VISA Approval Letter (VAL).
  2. Register on the IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM) website.
  3. Wait for approval or rejection of your application.
  4. If approved, IESCO will contact you for further details.

Objectives

  • Support academically excellent students who are financially underprivileged.
  • Help students complete their studies, especially near graduation.
  • Promote civil society involvement in education.
  • Assist families burdened by high education costs.

Important Notices

Applications are open from April 20, 2024, to May 5, 2025. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Applications with missing or inappropriate documents will NOT be considered. The scholarship is for one year only.

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Universities Partners - ISM Scholarship

Our Partner Universities

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Universiti Teknologi MARA

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)

Universiti Malaysia Perlis

Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)

Universiti Putra Malaysia

Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)

Universiti Utara Malaysia

Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

University Teknologi Petronas

University Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

Multimedia University

Multimedia University (MMU)

Albukhary International University

Albukhary International University (AIU)