The Taylor’s University Scholarship 2027, officially known as the Taylor’s Research Excellence Scholarship, supports international students pursuing full-time master’s by research and PhD programmes at Taylor’s University in Malaysia. Depending on the scholarship scheme, recipients receive a 100% tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend of up to RM3,200 for PhD study or RM1,500 for a master’s by research, while the most competitive doctoral schemes also provide a conference allowance of up to RM3,000. Unlike Taylor’s postgraduate taught scholarships, which generally offer partial tuition reductions, this scholarship is intended for research students and selection is based on academic performance, the quality of the research proposal, supporting achievements and an interview. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Taylor’s University Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.
The scholarship is offered through several funding levels. Scheme A Plus and Scheme A are available only for PhD applicants, while Scheme B supports both PhD and master’s by research students. This article focuses on these fully funded options and does not include Scheme C because Scheme C provides a full tuition waiver but no monthly living stipend.
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Taylor’s University Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s by Research / PhD
- Institution: Taylor’s University
- Study Destination: Malaysia
- Courses Offered: Postgraduate research programmes offered by Taylor’s University
- Program Period: Up to 24 months for master’s and 36 months for PhD
Taylor’s University offers research master’s programmes in areas such as science, food studies, design, education, engineering, tourism, pharmaceutical science, pharmacy and medical science. PhD research areas include architecture, business, computer science, education, engineering, hospitality and tourism, law, social sciences, pharmaceutical science, medical science and several other fields. Scheme A Plus is restricted to science, medical science, pharmaceutical science, engineering and computer science programmes.
Application Deadline
Taylor’s University accepts applications for its postgraduate research scholarships throughout the year. However, applicants must still meet the relevant admission and scholarship submission deadline for their intended intake. International students should also allow approximately eight to twelve weeks for student visa processing.
The current 2027 postgraduate admission timeline recommends the following application dates:
- February 2027 intake: December 2026 for international applicants
- April 2027 intake: February 2027 for international applicants
- June 2027 intake: April 2027 for international applicants
- September 2027 intake: July 2027 for international applicants
For Malaysian applicants, the recommended deadlines are January, March, May and August respectively.
Taylor’s University Scholarship Coverage
The benefits depend on the Taylor’s Research Excellence Scholarship scheme awarded to the applicant.
Scheme A Plus – PhD
Scheme A Plus is the highest-value Taylor’s University research scholarship. It is available only for doctoral programmes in science, medical science, pharmaceutical science, engineering and computer science.
Recipients receive:
- 100% tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months
- Monthly stipend of RM3,200 for up to 36 months
- Conference allowance of up to RM3,000
- Coverage of applicable university fees except enrolment and visa-related costs
International students remain responsible for costs such as the international enrolment fee, EMGS student visa application and renewal fees, E-Val and any required personal bond or advance tuition deposit.
Scheme A – PhD
Scheme A supports full-time PhD students across eligible research areas at Taylor’s University.
Recipients receive:
- 100% tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months
- Monthly stipend of RM2,300 for up to 36 months
- Conference allowance of up to RM3,000
- Coverage of applicable university fees except enrolment and visa-related costs
The stipend under Scheme A is lower than Scheme A Plus, but both schemes cover complete tuition fees and include conference support.
Scheme B – Master’s and PhD
Scheme B is the main fully funded option for students applying for a master’s by research.
PhD recipients receive:
- 100% tuition fee waiver for up to 36 months
- Monthly stipend of RM1,900 for up to 36 months
Master’s by research recipients receive:
- 100% tuition fee waiver for up to 24 months
- Monthly stipend of RM1,500 for up to 24 months
For international students, the International Student Charge and International Student Annual Fee are waived during the first year. Visa application and renewal fees, E-Val and the personal bond or advance tuition deposit remain the student’s responsibility.
Eligibility Criteria for Taylor’s University Scholarship
To qualify for the Taylor’s University Scholarship, applicants must meet the following general requirements:
- Eligible Countries: Malaysian and international students may apply.
- Applicants must pursue a postgraduate research programme at Taylor’s University in Malaysia.
- The scholarship is intended for full-time study.
- Applicants must meet the academic and English-language admission requirements of their selected programme.
- Applicants must prepare a suitable research proposal.
- Applicants must obtain an offer of admission from Taylor’s University.
- Applicants may submit their admission and scholarship applications at the same time, but the scholarship will only be processed after admission is confirmed.
- Shortlisted applicants must attend an interview and present their research proposal.
- Students may receive only one Taylor’s University scholarship or financial award at a time.
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide the English-language evidence required by their selected research programme. Exact scores differ between programmes, so applicants should check the entry requirements shown on the relevant programme page rather than relying on one university-wide score. Taylor’s also asks research applicants to provide evidence of English proficiency during the admission process.
Scheme A Plus Eligibility
PhD applicants must meet the following academic requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50; and
- Master’s degree by coursework or mixed mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 from a recognised institution; or
- Master’s degree completed through research mode from a recognised institution
Applicants with a publication in a citation-indexed journal have an additional advantage.
Scheme A Plus is available only for PhD programmes in:
- Science
- Medical science
- Pharmaceutical science
- Engineering
- Computer science
Scheme A Eligibility
PhD applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.33; and
- Master’s degree by coursework or mixed mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 from a recognised institution; or
- Master’s degree completed through research mode from a recognised institution
A publication in a citation-indexed journal is not listed as compulsory at the application stage, but it will strengthen the application.
Scheme B Eligibility
For a PhD scholarship, applicants must have:
- Master’s degree by coursework or mixed mode with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 from a recognised institution; or
- Master’s degree completed through research mode from a recognised institution
For a master’s by research scholarship, applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution
Scholarship recipients must also satisfy publication conditions before graduation:
- Scheme A Plus: Two articles accepted in journals indexed by Scopus or Clarivate
- Scheme A: One article accepted and one article under review in a Scopus- or Clarivate-indexed journal
- Scheme B: One article accepted in a Scopus- or Clarivate-indexed journal
These are conditions for graduation and continued academic performance, not necessarily publications that every applicant must already have when applying.
How to Apply for Taylor’s University Scholarship?
Please follow the instructions below to apply for the Taylor’s University Scholarship:
(1) Review the available Taylor’s University postgraduate research programmes and select a master’s by research or PhD programme that matches your previous qualifications and proposed research area.
Applicants targeting Scheme A Plus must select an eligible PhD programme in science, medical science, pharmaceutical science, engineering or computer science.
(2) Develop a preliminary research topic and identify an appropriate research area before beginning the admission application. Taylor’s requires a detailed research proposal explaining the intended field, research problem, objectives, relevant literature and proposed methodology.
Prepare a focused academic CV highlighting your education, research experience, thesis, publications, teaching experience, awards, conferences, technical skills and relevant employment.
(3) Follow the instructions on the official postgraduate admission page. Research applicants must normally submit their proposal for assessment and have an appropriate supervisor confirmed before completing the full postgraduate application.
The admission stage generally requires academic certificates and transcripts, a research proposal, CV, English-language evidence and academic referee reports.
(4) Complete the Higher Degrees by Research Financial Aid Application Form and the research proposal template attached to it.
The application form linked by Taylor’s is an older form and displays Schemes A, B and C but does not separately list the newer Scheme A Plus. Applicants seeking Scheme A Plus should contact Postgraduate Enrolment and Advisory Services to confirm how the scheme should be indicated on the form.
(5) Submit the completed financial-aid form, research proposal and all supporting evidence to:
Email: postgraduate@taylors.edu.my
Include the first page of every publication listed in your application and supporting documents for any academic awards, research experience or teaching experience you claim.
(6) If shortlisted, prepare a 15-minute presentation explaining your research proposal. The presentation is followed by questions from the evaluation panel.
The panel assesses:
- Academic excellence
- Quality and feasibility of the research proposal
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal qualities
- Leadership potential
- CV and supporting achievements
Review our guide to scholarship interview questions and answers before the interview, but make sure your answers remain consistent with your submitted proposal and CV.
(7) Taylor’s will communicate the scholarship decision by email. Successful applicants must sign and return the scholarship acceptance section within five days of receiving the result. Scholarship decisions are final and are not subject to appeal.
Documents Required for Taylor’s University Scholarship
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed postgraduate admission application
- Completed Higher Degrees by Research Financial Aid Application Form
- Research proposal using the Taylor’s template
- Bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcripts
- Master’s degree certificate and transcripts for PhD applicants
- Academic CV or résumé
- Proof of English-language proficiency, where required
- Academic referee reports
- Supporting evidence of academic awards or achievements
- Evidence of relevant research or professional experience
- Evidence of teaching experience, where applicable
- First page of each publication listed in the application
- Passport copy for international applicants
- Other programme-specific documents requested by Taylor’s University
The scholarship form includes a structured research proposal template covering the research title, field of study, background, problem statement, study objectives, brief literature review, research design and references. Applicants should follow the word limits shown in the form instead of attaching an unrelated generic proposal.
You can use the following guides when preparing the separate admission and scholarship documents:
- How to Write an Academic CV for Scholarship
- How to Write a Statement of Purpose
- How to Write a Scholarship Recommendation Letter
Website
For more information about the Taylor’s University Scholarship, please visit the official pages:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Taylor’s University Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. Taylor’s Research Excellence Scholarship Schemes A Plus, A and B provide a 100% tuition fee waiver and a monthly stipend. Schemes A Plus and A also include a conference allowance of up to RM3,000.
However, international applicants must pay certain enrolment, visa, EMGS, E-Val and personal bond expenses.
Can international students apply?
Yes. Taylor’s states that eligible local and international students may apply for its Research Excellence Scholarship. International applicants must study full-time at Taylor’s University in Malaysia and satisfy the admission, English-language and visa requirements.
Is the scholarship available for master’s students?
Yes, but the fully funded master’s option is offered through Scheme B and is available only for a full-time master’s by research. It covers tuition fees and provides a monthly stipend of RM1,500 for up to 24 months.
Postgraduate taught and coursework programmes are not covered by the Research Excellence Scholarship.
What is the monthly stipend?
The stipend depends on the scholarship scheme:
- Scheme A Plus PhD: RM3,200 per month
- Scheme A PhD: RM2,300 per month
- Scheme B PhD: RM1,900 per month
- Scheme B master’s by research: RM1,500 per month
Do I need an admission offer before applying?
Taylor’s allows applicants to submit their admission and scholarship applications at the same time. However, the scholarship application will only be processed after admission to an eligible postgraduate research programme has been confirmed.
Is a publication required before applying?
A previous publication is not compulsory for every scheme. Applicants with citation-indexed publications have an advantage when applying for Scheme A or Scheme A Plus.
Recipients must nevertheless meet the relevant Scopus- or Clarivate-indexed publication requirement before graduation.
What happens during the scholarship interview?
Shortlisted applicants deliver a 15-minute presentation about their research proposal, followed by questions from the evaluation panel. The panel evaluates academic achievement, research quality, communication, interpersonal skills and leadership potential.
Can I apply for more than one Taylor’s scholarship?
Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship when they meet the eligibility criteria, but Taylor’s will offer only one award. A student cannot hold multiple Taylor’s scholarships or financial awards at the same time.
