Female in Engineering Scholarship 2026 in Malaysia | Monash University

The Female in Engineering Scholarship 2026 in Malaysia offers a premier opportunity for exceptional female students seeking to launch their engineering careers. Administered by Monash University Malaysia, this merit-based scholarship aims to bridge the gender gap in STEM disciplines by reducing financial barriers for talented women enrolling in undergraduate engineering qualifications.

Open to both Malaysian and international applicants, the program provides successful candidates with substantial tuition relief during their first year of study. Recipients gain access to an internationally recognized, world-class education while positioning themselves for excellent global career opportunities in technical industries.

Scholarship Overview

• Host Country: Malaysia
• Host Institution: Monash University Malaysia
• Study Levels: Bachelors, Intermediate (Pre-University/Matriculation entry levels)
• Eligible Gender: Female Students only
• Scholarship Type: Tuition Fee Waiver
• Eligible Nationalities: Malaysian and International Students

Financial Benefits and Funding Value

Selected scholars receive targeted financial assistance to help offset their academic expenses:

• A total tuition fee waiver valued at RM 6,000 for the first year of study.
• The award is disbursed incrementally as RM 3,000 per semester.
• Opportunity to study full-time at a globally ranked institution.

Eligible Fields of Study

The scholarship is applicable to full-time enrollment in the following Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) disciplines:

• Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences / Biomedical Engineering
• Chemicals & Materials / Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Prospective candidates must fulfill the following primary requirements to qualify for the selection pool:

• Identify as a female student.
• Be a new applicant applying for direct intake into an eligible full-time Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) program.
• Have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 qualification or an equivalent international secondary/intermediate qualification.
• Demonstrate high academic performance by meeting or exceeding one of the following baseline entry profiles:
• GCE A Levels: Minimum 2 As and 1 B
• STPM: 10–10.9 points
• Australian Matriculation (ATAR): 97–97.9
• Canadian Matriculation: 94–94.9%
• MUFY: 86–88.9%
• International Baccalaureate (IB): 37–37.9 points
• UEC: Minimum 5 As
• Monash College Diploma: 79–79.9

Scholarship Renewal Conditions

To retain the second-semester installment of the RM 3,000 funding, recipients must sustain their academic standing during the first semester by meeting these criteria:

• Maintain an average academic score of at least 70%.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 24 credit points.
• Pass all enrolled subjects with no failures.

Application Process

Candidates can apply for the scholarship seamlessly through the university's standard enrollment pathway:

1. Submit an application for admission into an eligible Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree at Monash University Malaysia.
2. Ensure all official academic transcripts and credentials are provided for admission evaluation.
3. Submit any required supplementary scholarship documentation along with your primary admission profile.
4. The university will assess qualified applicants during the formal intake registration cycle.
5. Successful candidates will receive an official notification of their award alongside their university placement offer.

Application Deadline

The closing date for submission under this cycle is July 10, 2026. Eligible candidates are advised to complete their admission profiles and submit all required academic certificates well ahead of the deadline to allow adequate processing time for international visas and institutional approvals.

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