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Taylor's Research Excellence Scholarships

Tuition waivers, and in the higher schemes monthly stipends of RM1,500 to RM3,200, for local and international research students at Taylor's University in Malaysia.

Am I eligible?
🇲🇾 MalaysiaTaylor's University

At a glance

Study level

Master’s, PhD

Destination

Malaysia

Funding

Scheme A Plus (PhD, selected science fields): 100% tuition for 36 months, RM3,200 per month, conference allowance up to RM3,000. Scheme A: 100% tuition, RM2,300 per month. Scheme B: PhD RM1,900 per month, Master RM1,500 per month, with tuition waived. Scheme C: tuition only. TIPS/TAPS: 50% tuition waiver.

Eligible applicants

International and local research degree applicants

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Overview

Taylor's Research Excellence Scholarships is offered by Taylor's University for Master’s, PhD study in Malaysia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Tuition fees

Included

Monthly stipend (scheme dependent)

May be included

Conference allowance up to RM3,000

May be included

Visa, insurance and some international fees

Not included

Scheme A Plus (PhD, selected science fields): 100% tuition for 36 months, RM3,200 per month, conference allowance up to RM3,000. Scheme A: 100% tuition, RM2,300 per month. Scheme B: PhD RM1,900 per month, Master RM1,500 per month, with tuition waived. Scheme C: tuition only. TIPS/TAPS: 50% tuition waiver. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

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International students

Conditional

Domestic students

Conditional

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 13, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: International and local research degree applicants.
International eligibility
International students still pay items such as EMGS visa fees, insurance and, depending on the scheme, international student charges. Scheme B waives the International Student Charge and Annual Fee in year one.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Scheme-dependent CGPA thresholds from 3.00 to 3.50 plus indexed publications.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Malaysia

Official eligibility summary

Open to local and international students entering a Master by Research or PhD. Requirements depend on the scheme: for example Scheme A Plus needs a Bachelor's and Master's CGPA of 3.50 or more, while Scheme B for a Master's needs a Bachelor's CGPA of at least 3.00. Each scheme expects Scopus or Clarivate-indexed publications. Shortlisted candidates give a 15-minute proposal presentation.

Applicant profile

  • International and local research degree applicants

Study route

  • Master’s, PhD study in Malaysia

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to local and international students entering a Master by Research or PhD. Requirements depend on the scheme: for example Scheme A Plus needs a Bachelor's and Master's CGPA of 3.50 or more, while Scheme B for a Master's needs a Bachelor's CGPA of at least 3.00. Each scheme expects Scopus or Clarivate-indexed publications. Shortlisted candidates give a 15-minute proposal presentation.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Financial aid application form
  • Research proposal
  • First page of each publication
  • Recommendation form (TIPS/TAPS only)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility for a scheme

  2. 2

    Complete the Higher Degrees by Research Financial Aid Application Form with the research proposal template

  3. 3

    Email the form, supporting documents and the first page of each publication to the postgraduate enrolment team

  4. 4

    Present the proposal to a panel if shortlisted

  5. 5

    Return the signed award letter within five days if awarded

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Applications are accepted throughout the year; no fixed deadline is listed.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Taylor's University

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 13, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.