University of Malaya Bright Scholarship 2027 in Malaysia (Fully Funded)

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About UM Bright Scholarship

UM Bright Scholarship 2027 in Malaysia is a fully funded PhD opportunity at the University of Malaya offering a monthly stipend and full tuition waiver for eligible candidates. The UM Bright Scholarship aims to attract bright minds worldwide to pursue research-based PhD degrees across multiple strategic fields.

The scholarship is offered by the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur’s top university, and is open to Malaysian citizens and international students enrolled at UM. UM positions the Bright Scholarship to support research excellence in areas ranging from AI and nanotechnology to social science advancement.

• School: University of Malaya

Benefits of UM Bright Scholarship

• A Monthly Stipend of RM3,500 (for 42 months)
• Fully Tuition Fee waiver (for 7 semesters)
• Insurance, visas, flights, medical exams, and accommodation are not covered

UM Bright Scholarship Requirements

• All Nationalities (Malaysian citizens and international students are eligible)
• The maximum age of the applicant must be 30 years at application time
• Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of more than 3.70
• Applicant must have a Master’s Degree that is Research-based or mixed mode with a CGPA equal to or more than 3.70/4.00
• English Proficiency of IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL 73-93, or CEFR B2 (Valid for 2 years) is required

Application Date and Process

• Apply Online
• Fill in the UM Application form
• Final submit your application

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