Business · Malaysia Bureau
MARA to double Turkey scholarship intake in 2024
The Majlis Amanah Rakyat plans to significantly expand its sponsored student programme in Turkey, doubling the number of scholars sent to Turkish institutions next year. The expansion forms part of the agency's broader efforts to increase educational opportunities for Malaysian students abroad.
LSN Malaysia ·
ISTANBUL — Malaysia's Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) is set to double its cohort of sponsored students pursuing higher education in Turkey, according to an announcement made during an official visit to the country.
The agency's plan to expand the Turkey scholarship programme reflects growing educational ties between Malaysia and Turkey, with MARA seeking to provide more Malaysian students access to Turkish universities and vocational institutions.
The scholarship doubling initiative underscores MARA's commitment to diversifying overseas study destinations for Malaysian youth beyond traditional centres. Turkey has increasingly positioned itself as an attractive educational hub for regional students, offering competitive programmes in engineering, business, and other professional fields.
The expansion comes amid broader efforts by Malaysian government agencies to enhance scholarship accessibility and widen pathways for students from middle and lower-income families to pursue tertiary education abroad.