How to Apply for IESCO Scholarships

IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM) is an initiative by International Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (IESCO) to attract students from less fortunate places to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia.

International students are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in the selected Malaysian universities.

ISM Scholarship covers bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programmes.
ISM Scholarship is for students who come from conflict zones; namely: Palestine, Yemen, Lebanon, Syria, and Rohingya.

To be eligible for IESCO Scholarship in Malaysia (ISM), applicants must fit the following criteria:

Applicant must have good conduct.
Applicant must have an offer letter to study full time at one of the selected Malaysian universities.
CGPA must be 2.8 or equivalent and above.
Current students of bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD can apply for this scholarship.
Applicant must not be a current recipient of any scholarship.
Applicant must be unable to pay the tuition fees to the university and can prove it through valid documents.
Experience in volunteer activities is an additional advantage.

Copy of valid passport.
Photo (passport size, white background).
A copy of student pass/VISA Approval Letter.
Last degree certificate and transcript (original & in English).
Last semester transcript if current student.
High school certificate (for applicants in bachelor’s degree).
Current confirmation or certification letter or offer letter of study.
Certificate of financial statements with recent date.
Any supporting documents showing financial inability.

To support students who are financially unprivileged but have excelled academically.
To help students complete their studies, especially those who are about to graduate.
To support the educational process and instill the role of civil society institutions towards universities and education.
To extend a helping hand to families who are burdened with the high cost of their children’s education.