Scholarships
Scholarships to Study PhD in the United Kingdom for Malaysian Students
Application Abroad lists 8 scholarships for PhD / Doctorate study in the United Kingdom that Malaysian students can check: scholarships naming their country as eligible and scholarships open to international students generally.
8 scholarships
- OpenPartially FundedSwansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)Swansea UniversityOpen to international studentsCovers: TuitionApplications open until November 27, 2026View Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedGates Cambridge ScholarshipGates Cambridge TrustOpen to most international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- OpenFully FundedRhodes ScholarshipRhodes TrustApplicants from Rhodes constituencies (the Global constituency is suspended)Covers: Tuition · Living costs · VisaApplications are open; deadlines varyView Scholarship
- Opening soonFully FundedWarwick Faculty Chancellor’s Scholarships (PhD)University of WarwickOpen to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · ResearchApplications open from October 5, 2026View Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedEdinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsUniversity of EdinburghOpen to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costsVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
- ClosedFellowshipGoogle PhD Fellowship ProgramGoogleOpen to international studentsApplications closed. Next application cycle has not been announcedView Scholarship
- ClosedFully FundedImperial College London President’s PhD ScholarshipsImperial College LondonOpen to international studentsCovers: Tuition · Living costs · ResearchApplications closed. Next cycle: Not yet announcedView Scholarship
- Next cycle not yet announcedFully FundedJardine Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships (Oxford and Cambridge)Jardine FoundationNationals or residents (for at least 7 years) of Cambodia, mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand or VietnamCovers: Tuition · Living costs · TravelVaries by programme — check the official websiteView Scholarship
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Types of scholarships to study in the United Kingdom
What they fund
- Fully Funded (6)
- Stipend (3)
- Research Funding (2)
- Partially Funded (1)
- Tuition Discount (1)
- Fellowship (1)
- Living Allowance (1)
- Travel Grant (1)
Who offers them
Here, "fully funded" means the published coverage includes full tuition fees (or a full tuition waiver) and a living stipend or allowance. It does not always mean every cost is covered: check each scholarship for travel, insurance, visa and accommodation.
How scholarships work
Scholarships to study in the United Kingdom are not one scheme: each provider sets its own rules, and applying for a scholarship is often separate from applying to a university. These are the application routes used by the scholarships on this page:
- University admission first (3 scholarships): You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.
- Automatic consideration (2 scholarships): Eligible applicants are considered through the university application; there is no separate scholarship form.
- Scholarship application first (2 scholarships): You apply for the scholarship first; university admission is arranged afterwards or alongside.
- Both, separately (1 scholarship): The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.
Scholarships are competitive and awards are limited. Many programmes run once a year, so a closed scholarship may open again in the next cycle: its page shows when it last ran.
Eligibility
- Nationality or residence: 2 scholarships listed here name Malaysia among their eligible countries; 6 scholarships are open to international students generally. Some also require you to live in the country when you apply.
- Education level and subject: a scholarship covers particular levels (for example master's only) and sometimes particular subjects or courses.
- Academic record: many ask for a minimum degree classification or grades, stated on each scholarship page where the provider publishes it.
- Financial and other conditions: some are need-based, some require self-funding for the rest of your costs, and some ask you to return home after your studies.
This page lists scholarships Malaysian students can check, not scholarships every applicant qualifies for. Always read the official eligibility rules before you apply.
Application guidance
Upcoming deadlines
- Swansea University International Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate) — November 27, 2026
- Warwick Faculty Chancellor's Scholarships (PhD) — December 10, 2026
How you apply
- Separate scholarship application (3 scholarships)
- Through the university application (3 scholarships)
- Government / provider online portal (2 scholarships)
- Multiple-stage application (2 scholarships)
- Nomination by a university (2 scholarships)
Official website and verification
Apply only through the official website linked on each scholarship page. 8 of 8 scholarships listed here were checked against the official source in the last 180 days; each page shows its last verified date. Deadlines and rules can change, so confirm them before you apply.
Planning your studies? See Study in the United Kingdom and universities in the United Kingdom.
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Funding
Frequently asked questions
Are there fully funded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
6 scholarships listed here for the United Kingdom have published coverage that includes full tuition and a living allowance: Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Rhodes Scholarship, Warwick Faculty Chancellor's Scholarships (PhD), Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships, Imperial College London President's PhD Scholarships, Jardine Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships (Oxford and Cambridge). Check each one's eligibility and dates.
Can Malaysian students get scholarships to study in the United Kingdom?
Yes, there are scholarships students from Malaysia can apply for: 2 listed here name Malaysia as eligible, and 6 more are open to international students generally. Being eligible does not guarantee an award; selection is competitive.
Can I apply for a scholarship before university admission?
It depends on the scholarship. Some need an offer from an eligible university first, some are applied for separately (sometimes before you have applied to a university), and some are awarded automatically through the university application. Each scholarship page says which applies, where the official source states it. Among the scholarships on this page: University admission first: 3; Automatic consideration: 2; Scholarship application first: 2; Both, separately: 1.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship?
Usually you can apply to several, but some scholarships cannot be held together with other funding. Check the conditions on each scholarship page and on the official website.
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