Universiti Teknologi Malaysia · Malaysia
UTM ASCEND Bright Talent Scholarship
Competitive doctoral scholarship for high-achieving local and international candidates at UTM.
Closed Deadline 31 May 2026
DestinationMalaysia
Degree levelPhD
FundingFully Funded
Deadline31 May 2026
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality High-achieving local and international PhD candidates
Minimum qualification Meet UTM PhD admission and ASCEND merit requirements
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Strong academic and research background relevant to proposed doctoral programme
Eligible fields of study UTM doctoral research fields
Work experience Not generally required unless programme-specific
Age limit No general age limit stated
English / language UTM doctoral English requirements
Admission required first Conditional
Nomination required No
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Tuition fees covered for up to six semesters
Stipend RM3,000 per month
Travel support Research/global collaboration opportunities may be supported
Insurance Not standard
Other benefits Research, publication and global-collaboration development opportunities
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Confirmed
Deadline was extended to 31 May 2026.
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