UPM Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS) for International Students – 2025

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Supporting Alumni and Their Families in Postgraduate Research Studies

Applications are now open for the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS) 2025, designed exclusively for international UPM alumni and their children who wish to pursue postgraduate research programs at UPM. This initiative reflects UPM’s commitment to nurturing global talent and fostering strong ties with its alumni community.

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About Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

Located in Serdang, near Malaysia’s administrative capital Putrajaya, UPM is a prestigious research university recognized worldwide for its excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. With a diverse community of international students and faculty, UPM stands as a leading center of higher education and research in Asia.

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Scholarship Overview

• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

• Study Level: Postgraduate (Master’s & PhD – by research only)

• Location: Malaysia

• Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia

• Application Deadline: Not Specified

• Eligible Gender: Male and Female

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Benefits of the Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme (PASS)

• For UPM Alumni:

  • 10% tuition fee waiver

• For Children of UPM Alumni:

  • 30–50% tuition fee waiver (based on the International Graduate Support Scheme – IGSS)

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Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for PASS, applicants must:

• Meet the general admission requirements for international students at UPM

• Hold at least:

  • A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50, or

  • A Master’s degree

• Be enrolled in a Programme by Research only

• Conduct research in priority areas relevant to UPM/Malaysia

• Not hold any other scholarship, financial assistance, or employment at the time of application

• Provide a support letter from their academic advisor/supervisor

• Have published at least one article in a recognized academic journal or received strong recommendations from academic authorities (e.g., Vice Chancellor, Dean, Director)

• Submit a verification letter from their embassy confirming they are not receiving financial assistance from any agency or government

• For UPM alumni applicants: must have Graduated on Time (GOT)

Priority will be given to applicants from developing countries that hold strategic importance to UPM.

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Number of Scholarships Awarded

• UPM Alumni: Up to 100 recipients per year

• Children of UPM Alumni: Up to 20 recipients per year

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Duration of Scholarship

• Master’s Degree: Up to 2 years

• PhD: Up to 3 years

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Application Process

1. Complete the Online Application via the UPM student portal:
   👉 http://sgsportal.upm.edu.my:8080/sgsportal/

2. Ensure your Advisor/Supervisor and Dean/Director of Faculty, School, or Institute endorse your application through the portal.

3. For inquiries, contact: sgs_financialaid@upm.edu.my

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Important Notes

• This scheme is only open to new students enrolling in the Second Semester 2024/2025, or existing students with “Continue” status in the same semester.

• New students must submit applications before registration or, at the latest, during their second semester of study.

• Applications submitted after the registration period will only take effect starting from the second semester.

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