Estimated from last cycle

Program Singapore: NTU S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): MSc International Relations

Deadline as written: Rounds: R1 1 Sep-31 Oct, R2 1-30 Nov, R3 1-31 Dec (2026 cycle per snippet, check; one RSIS notice says online applications from 1 Nov)

Notes: Strong IR fit and cheapest option. RSIS site blocks automated fetch; every figure unverified on official page. Confirm the MOE-subsidy bond status for coursework (NTU/MOE say new international coursework students pay non-subsidised fees; conflict with the 2023-24 subsidy figure, unresolved).

Program Singapore: NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences: Master of Social Sciences (MSocSci, research) / Master of Political Science (Research)

Deadline as written: 1 November 2026 for Aug 2027 intake would already be due in days; snippet says window 16 May-1 Nov (cycle date, check)

Notes: Research master's, not a coursework policy degree. Very tight or already-passed deadline. SMU: no suitable politics/IR master's found; skipped (unverified).

Program Japan: Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Graduate School of Asia Pacific Studies: Master's, International Cooperation Policy division (English-taught)

Deadline as written: ADB-JSP route for Sept 2027: 5 Nov 2026 or 8 Jan 2027 (secondary source, unverified; official site was blocked/down)

Notes: Official APU pages could not be read (security notice). Verify before relying on any figure.

Scholarship Malaysia: Khazanah Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship

Deadline as written: 26 Oct to 13 Nov 2026 (current round, per foundation homepage)

Notes: Likely out of field for IR/policy. Listed for completeness.

Program Japan: GRIPS (National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies), Tokyo: MA Public Policy, One-year (MP1), concentration International Relations (also Public Policy, Economic Policy, Intl Development)

Deadline as written: Online registration 20 Nov 2026 17:00 JST; supporting documents 27 Nov 2026 17:00 JST (verified, 2027-28 guide)

Notes: Closest deadline of all Japan options (about 3.5 weeks from 27 Oct 2026). Only one GRIPS application per year. Entry is October, so April 2027 start is not possible. MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Program Japan: GRIPS, Tokyo: MA Public Policy, Two-year (MP2), concentration International Relations / Public Policy

Deadline as written: 20 Nov 2026 online; 27 Nov 2026 documents (verified)

Notes: Better fit than MP1 for a fresh graduate wanting a thesis-length degree (unverified whether thesis is required). MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Scholarship Japan: MEXT University Recommendation (via GRIPS, GraSPP, Waseda priority program)

Deadline as written: GRIPS 20/27 Nov 2026; GraSPP 1 Dec 2026; Waseda MEXT-priority window last year 11-16 Dec 2025 (2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: This is the realistic MEXT path for a 2027 start. Limited places.

Scholarship Japan: ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

Deadline as written: Set by each school: GRIPS 20/27 Nov 2026; GraSPP 1 Dec 2026; Nagoya 1-16 Jun 2026 (closed); APU 5 Nov 2026 / 8 Jan 2027 (unverified)

Notes: Work experience is the gate: if Edrina has under 2 years' full-time work by the application deadline she is not eligible. The family income cap may also exclude her; ask her.

Scholarship Europe: Emile Boutmy Scholarship (Sciences Po)

Deadline as written: Same as admission committee: 30 Nov 2026 for second committee (2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: URGENT if 30 Nov 2026 holds. Details from secondary sources; unverified.

Program Japan: University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Public Policy (GraSPP): Master of Public Policy, International Program (MPP/IP), tracks incl. Public Management and International Relations (PMIR)

Deadline as written: Application period 1 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 17:00 JST; online timed assessment by 4 Dec 2026 (verified, 2027 guidelines)

Notes: Policy-heavy, strong for public policy and IR. MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Program Europe: University of Cambridge: MPhil Politics and International Studies / MPhil Public Policy (Politics & IR streams)

Deadline as written: Gates Cambridge funding deadline 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027 depending on course (2027-28 round); course admission deadline unverified

Notes: URGENT: funding deadline 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027. Start date 1 Oct 2027 per snippet.

Scholarship Europe: Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Deadline as written: 8 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT; opens 10 Nov 2026

Notes: URGENT: closes 8 Dec 2026. Verified on official page. Edrina studied at UNMC (Malaysia, not a high-income country) so likely fine; check whether the 'studied in high-income country' rule affects any UK exchange time. Apply via the CSC portal and the selected university's own application.

Scholarship Europe: Gates Cambridge Scholarship

Deadline as written: 8 Dec 2026 or 6 Jan 2027 depending on course

Notes: URGENT. Dates from secondary sources citing Gates Cambridge. Check course for which date applies.

Program Singapore: NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy: Master in Public Policy (MPP)

Deadline as written: 15 December (annual pattern per official admissions page; confirm 2027 intake date, likely 15 Dec 2026)

Notes: Deadlines table verified on official admissions page (MPP 1 Aug-15 Dec). Fees and language from secondary snippets of the fees page, unverified. Public policy core fit; no 2027 date published yet, so '2026 cycle date, check'.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Singapore: NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy: Master in International Affairs (MIA)

Deadline as written: 15 December (2026 cycle date per official page, check for 2027 intake)

Notes: Closest match to IR/global affairs at LKYSPP. Fees unverified on official page (blocked).

Program Australia: Australian National University (Coral Bell School): Master of International Relations (MIntR)

Deadline as written: Not published on the program page (ANU site). General ANU 2027 deadline reported by a third-party search summary as 15 Dec 2026: unverified. Check; ANU is rolling, apply early for scholarship consideration.

Notes: Fee and entry rules verified on ANU page. Other fields unverified. MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Program Australia: Australian National University (Crawford School): Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Deadline as written: Not verified. Third-party summary says ANU 2027 deadline 15 Dec 2026: unverified, check.

Notes: Not fetched from official page (blocked/unreadable); all numbers unverified. Also check Crawford Master of Diplomacy and Master of International and Development Economics, and Master of Public Policy specialisations (not researched). MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Scholarship Singapore: LKYSPP scholarships and financial aid (general)

Deadline as written: Likely same as program (15 Dec, 2026 cycle date, check); some external awards earlier

Notes: Page blocked to fetchers; read it in a normal browser. No ASEAN-specific LKYSPP master's award confirmed.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Singapore: NUS Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy: Master in Public Administration (MPA)

Deadline as written: 31 December (2026 cycle date per official page, check)

Notes: Likely not suitable for a recent graduate. Deadline table verified on official page; fee and experience unverified. Also MPE (Master in Public Economics) not confirmed in this research; check LKYSPP site.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Singapore: NTU S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): MSc International Political Economy

Deadline as written: Same rounds as above, last round 31 Dec (2026 cycle, check); Lee Foundation scholarship 1 Sep-31 Dec

Notes: Direct IPE match. Unverified on official page.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Singapore: NTU S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS): MSc Strategic Studies / MSc Asian Studies

Deadline as written: 31 Dec last round (2026 cycle, check)

Notes: Secondary fits (security / regional focus). Unverified.

Program Europe: University of Oxford: MPhil International Relations (note: Oxford has MPhil IR, not MSc IR)

Deadline as written: Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 funding deadline (course-specific, Clarendon auto-consideration); 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: URGENT: Oxford funding deadline is Dec 2026 / Jan 2027 (secondary source). Oxford's one-year IR-type options also include MSc Politics Research etc; unverified.

Program Europe: University of Oxford (Blavatnik School of Government): Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Deadline as written: Varies by scholarship; some external scholarships earlier; check (Dec 2026 - Jan 2027 likely)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); fee from BSG page snippet. Work experience usually required, may not suit a fresh BA grad.

Estimated from last cycle

Scholarship Singapore: Lee Foundation RSIS Scholarship

Deadline as written: Opens 1 Sep, closes 31 Dec; notified by June (2026 cycle, check)

Notes: Unverified on official page (blocked). Best fit scholarship for Edrina.

Scholarship Europe: Clarendon Scholarship (Oxford)

Deadline as written: Dec 2026 or Jan 2027 depending on course (12:00 UK); check course page

Notes: URGENT: deadlines in Dec 2026 - Jan 2027. Unverified from aggregators; check each Oxford course funding deadline.

Scholarship Europe: Eiffel Excellence Scholarship

Deadline as written: Institution deadlines Nov-Dec 2026; national deadline 6 Jan 2027 per secondary source (Nov 20 also listed)

Notes: URGENT: institution deadlines may close in Nov-Dec 2026. Applicants can't apply directly; Sciences Po must nominate. Dates unverified (secondary conflicting).

Program Europe: College of Europe: MA in European Political and Governance Studies / EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies

Deadline as written: 13 Jan 2027

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); application window 14 Oct 2026 - 13 Jan 2027 from search snippet. EU-focused, narrower than general IR.

Program Europe: Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID): MA in International Affairs / International Relations/Political Science / International Economics

Deadline as written: 14 Jan 2027 (main round; per search snippet)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); official admission page returned 404 on fetch. Living costs in Geneva are very high (CHF 2,000+/month).

Scholarship Europe: Geneva Graduate Institute Financial Aid

Deadline as written: 14 Jan 2027 with application

Notes: Unverified on official page (snippet only). Geneva living costs not covered.

Program Europe: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master: Euroculture (Gottingen, Uppsala, Krakow etc.): MA Euroculture

Deadline as written: 15 Jan 2027 (EM scholarship consideration; secondary source)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); Euroculture is Europe/EU-focused. Check Malaysia counts as a partner country (it does in the Erasmus+ guide; unverified).

Scholarship Europe: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarship

Deadline as written: Typically Oct 2026 - Feb 2027, set by each consortium; Euroculture 15 Jan 2027, IMSISS early Jan 2027, Mundus MAPP aid 1 Dec 2026

Notes: URGENT for programmes with deadlines in Dec 2026 or early Jan 2027. Amounts from secondary university pages, not the EC page: unverified.

Program Europe: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master: IMSISS (Glasgow, Dublin City, Charles Univ): International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies

Deadline as written: Early Jan 2027 expected (secondary source; 2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); Security and strategic studies, closer to War Studies than IR theory.

Program Europe: Hertie School: Master of Public Policy (MPP)

Deadline as written: Scholarship deadline 15 Feb 2027 (snippet); main winter-semester deadlines unverified; summer 2027 semester deadline 15 Jan

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); official page 404 on fetch; fee and dates from aggregator (mygermanuniversity / mastersportal). Hertie also has Master of International Affairs (MIA), not researched.

Scholarship Europe: Hertie School scholarships

Deadline as written: 15 Feb 2027 (search snippet; 2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: Unverified; official page 404 on fetch.

Program Australia: University of Melbourne: Master of International Relations

Deadline as written: unverified. Melbourne publishes closing dates per intake (typically ~Oct/Nov for Feb 2027 for international): unverified, check.

Notes: Official course page returned 403, so mostly unverified. Melbourne also offers Master of Public Policy and Management (not researched). MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Europe: Leiden University: MA International Relations (specialisations incl. Global Political Economy, Global Conflict in the Modern Era)

Deadline as written: 1 April (Sept start, non-EU); 2026 cycle date, check. Scholarship (LExS) deadline unverified

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); Holland/NL Scholarship for masters not confirmed. 2026-27 fee shown; 2027-28 fee not yet published.

Program Japan: Sophia University, Graduate Program in Global Studies (GPGS): MA in Global Studies (also MA International Business and Development Studies)

Deadline as written: Autumn (Sept) 2027: online 10-31 Mar 2027 (11:59 pm JST), documents by 7 Apr 2027. Spring (Apr) 2027 round closed (online 9 Sep 2026, docs 16 Sep 2026). Verified, GPGS 2027 procedures.

Notes: Best fit for a Sept 2027 plan with a spring 2027 deadline and time to prepare. MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Program Europe: LSE: MSc International Relations

Deadline as written: Rolling, no fixed deadline; funding deadline for 2027 entry not confirmed (LSE GSS date 23 Apr 2027 in secondary source; 2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); fee and open date from search result of LSE page. Apply early (Oct-Jan) for funding consideration; places fill on rolling basis.

Scholarship Europe: LSE Graduate Support Scheme

Deadline as written: 23 Apr 2027 (secondary source; 2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: Unverified: date from secondary listing. Applications must be complete by LSE funding deadline.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Korea: Yonsei University, GSIS: MA tracks: International Cooperation; International Trade, Finance & Management; Global Citizenship & Sustainable Development; Korean Studies

Deadline as written: unverified. Open House for Spring 2027 was held 30 Sep (official homepage); apply window not seen. 'check'

Notes: International Cooperation / Trade and Finance tracks fit IR and IPE.

Estimated from last cycle

Program Europe: Sciences Po (PSIA): Master in International Affairs (PSIA) - various specialisations incl. International Public Management, International Economic Policy

Deadline as written: Committee 1 closes 19 Oct; committee 2 closes 30 Nov (2026 cycle date, check for 2027; unverified)

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); if the 30 Nov 2026 date holds for 2027, URGENT (closes before end 2026). Boutmy must be flagged in the application at submission.

Program Malaysia: Universiti Malaya (UM): Master of Arts (Strategic and Defence Studies), International Relations major, mixed-mode

Deadline as written: Not stated on programme page; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Two sources disagree on fee and English score; use the study.um.edu.my page and confirm with the faculty. Application fee RM50 (aggregator).

Program Malaysia: Universiti Malaya (UM): Master of Public Policy (Faculty of Business and Economics)

Deadline as written: unverified; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Aggregator source only; the official brochure is https://fpe.um.edu.my/FPE/Brochure/MPP.pdf (not read). Verify fee on UM site.

Program Malaysia: University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM): MA International Relations (School of Politics, History and International Relations)

Deadline as written: unverified; 2026 cycle date not found

Notes: Delivered at the Bukit Bintang city campus. Best alumni-discount option. Official course URL returned 404 when fetched; the school page confirms the programme. No MA in IPE found in the Malaysia campus (only IR MA and MSc International Development Management). Confirm the discount is 10% and stackable.

Program Malaysia: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM): Master of Social Science (Political Science), research mode, Centre for Policy Research and International Studies (CenPRIS)

Deadline as written: unverified; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Research (thesis) route, cheapest option. Fee figure from search snippet; verify. Mixed-mode/PJJ variant also exists.

Program Malaysia: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM): Sarjana Sains Sosial dalam Pengajian Strategi dan Diplomasi (Master of Social Science in Strategy and Diplomacy), Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (Strategic studies / defence and diplomacy)

Deadline as written: unverified; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: IKMAS (Institut Kajian Malaysia dan Antarabangsa) offers research Sarjana Falsafah (Kajian Malaysia dan Antarabangsa), https://mycas.educationmalaysia.gov.my/catalog/product/view/id/19351, not read in detail. Teaching may be in Bahasa Melayu; check.

Program Malaysia: International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM): Master of Human Sciences in Political Science (covers comparative politics, international relations, public administration)

Deadline as written: unverified; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Weakest verification of the set. Contact: Dept of Political Science, +603 6421 6050.

Program Korea: Korea University, Graduate School of International Studies / Division of International Studies: MA International Studies (International Cooperation, Commerce, Area Studies)

Deadline as written: unverified, check

Notes: Tuition from 2025; may have risen.

Program Korea: Ewha Womans University, GSIS: MA International Studies (also GDIS development track)

Deadline as written: unverified, check

Notes: Women-only university, which suits Edrina. Malaysia may or may not count as EGPP-eligible: ask.

Program Korea: Sogang University, GSIS: MA International Studies

Deadline as written: unverified, check

Notes: Hanyang and Kyung Hee not researched.

Program Japan: Kyoto, Kobe (GSICS), ICU: Not researched

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Not checked in this pass (time limit). Kyoto GSAIS, Kobe GSICS and ICU Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Public Policy and Social Research) would need a separate look.

Program Australia: University of Sydney: Master of International Relations

Deadline as written: unverified. Sydney uses rolling offers with published round/closing dates; check sydney.edu.au course page.

Notes: Official page returned no body to the fetch tool; everything here is from third-party aggregators, so unverified. Sydney also offers Master of Public Policy, and Master of Security and Strategic Studies (not researched). MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Program Australia: UNSW Sydney: Master of Public Policy and Governance

Deadline as written: Not stated; UNSW says closing dates vary by intake (see UNSW application deadline dates page). 2026 cycle date, check.

Notes: Duration, intake, 2026 fee and 65% entry verified on official page. MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Program Australia: UNSW Sydney: Master of International Relations (check availability)

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Not researched or confirmed to exist under this exact name; verify before use.

Program Australia: Monash University: Master of International Relations (A6010) and double with Shanghai Jiao Tong (A6013)

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Only third-party snippets; unverified. A6013 involves study in Shanghai. MYR figures use ~2.8 MYR per AUD, an assumed rate, not checked; confirm current rate.

Program Australia: University of Queensland / Griffith University: Master of International Studies (UQ), Master of International Relations (Griffith)

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Not researched in this pass; listed as candidates to check. Program names and URLs are my best recollection: unverified.

Program Europe: LSE: MSc International Political Economy

Deadline as written: Rolling; funding deadline not confirmed, check

Notes: Unverified: all fields except GSS eligibility. Fee not checked.

Program Europe: LSE: Master of Public Administration (MPA)

Deadline as written: Unverified, check LSE page

Notes: Unverified entirely. Likely not suitable without several years of work experience; confirm.

Program Europe: King's College London: MA International Relations (War Studies)

Deadline as written: Unverified; KCL page refers to closing date guidance only

Notes: Duration and department confirmed on official page; everything else unverified.

Program Europe: SOAS University of London: MSc/MA programmes (e.g. Politics of Asia, International Relations)

Deadline as written: Unverified

Notes: Not researched in depth; unverified.

Program Europe: UCL: MSc International Public Policy / MSc Global Governance and Ethics / MSc Public Policy

Deadline as written: Unverified

Notes: Not researched; unverified.

Program Europe: University of Warwick: MA International Political Economy

Deadline as written: Unverified

Notes: Not researched; unverified.

Program Europe: University of Edinburgh: MSc International Relations (687)

Deadline as written: Unverified; check study.ed.ac.uk

Notes: Programme page exists (found in search); details unverified.

Program Europe: University of Nottingham (UK campus): Masters in politics / IR / international political economy (e.g. MA International Relations)

Deadline as written: Unverified

Notes: Alumni discount seen as 15% in a secondary listing with 12 Oct 2026 deadline (2026 cycle date, check; unverified). Confirm amount for 2027 on Nottingham official page.

Program Europe: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master: GLOBED (Education Policies for Global Development): MA GLOBED

Deadline as written: Unverified; check globed.eu

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); Education policy focus, only relevant if she wants education/development policy. EMGS not researched.

Scholarship Malaysia: Khazanah Watan Scholarship (Master and PhD)

Deadline as written: Page says application closed (2026). Foundation site shows Watan Equity Pathway open (degree and postgraduate). Exact 2027 date unverified; 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Edrina needs 2 years of work experience by the application date. Bond: unverified for Watan; Global typically bonds to Khazanah group. Contact ykselect@yayasankhazanah.com.my.

Scholarship Malaysia: Khazanah Cambridge Scholarship

Deadline as written: unverified; Cambridge postgraduate deadlines usually Dec to Jan, check

Notes: Relevant if Edrina applies to Cambridge (e.g. MPhil in Politics/IR/Development).

Scholarship Malaysia: Wakalah PayNet-Yayasan Khazanah Scholarship

Deadline as written: Shown as 'Applications Open' on foundation homepage; exact date unverified

Notes: Check whether field restrictions (fintech/payments) apply.

Scholarship Malaysia: Yayasan Hasanah scholarship

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: No postgraduate scholarship found in search. Unverified, low priority.

Scholarship Malaysia: JPA scholarships (Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan / PhD-oriented schemes)

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Not checked on an official page. Treat as likely unavailable to a non-civil-servant.

Scholarship Malaysia: UNM Alumni Scholarship (10% tuition discount)

Deadline as written: Applied at offer stage; unverified

Notes: From an IDP/Hotcourses listing, not a UNM page. Ask UNM admissions to confirm in writing before enrolling.

Scholarship Malaysia: UNM Postgraduate Taught Excellence Scholarship and PGT Corporate Scholarship

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Listed by aggregators; check UNM scholarships page.

Scholarship Singapore: NUS ASEAN Master's Scholarship (continuation of DiscoverNUS)

Deadline as written: Unverified; not found

Notes: Official page returned empty; details from search snippet. Ask NUS/LKYSPP whether it applies to LKYSPP programmes; scholarships may need an earlier date than the program.

Scholarship Singapore: MOE Tuition Grant and Service Obligation

Deadline as written: n/a

Notes: Conflicts with a 2023-24 RSIS subsidised fee snippet; confirm with RSIS before assuming a subsidy.

Scholarship Singapore: Harry S. Truman Scholarship top-up (LKYSPP)

Deadline as written: n/a

Notes: Not applicable to Malaysians.

Scholarship Korea: Global Korea Scholarship - Graduate, University Track

Deadline as written: Varies by university, usually earlier than or around Feb-Mar; 2027 dates unpublished: check each school

Notes: KDI School lists GKS (NIIED) as a scholarship route on its admissions page (verified).

Scholarship Korea: Ewha EGPP and Sun Scholarship

Deadline as written: With admission; unverified

Notes: Verified from official page.

Scholarship Korea: Sogang GSIS Scholarship A-D

Deadline as written: With admission; unverified

Notes: Snippet only.

Scholarship Korea: Korea University GSIS merit and POSCO scholarships

Deadline as written: With admission; unverified

Notes: Snippet only.

Scholarship Japan: JASSO Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed International Students

Deadline as written: Applied through the university after enrolment (mostly spring/autumn of study year)

Notes: Top-up only. Do not plan finances around it. Official page not opened.

Scholarship Japan: University fee waivers (GRIPS, GraSPP, Waseda, Sophia, APU)

Deadline as written: Usually decided with admission

Notes: Unverified for most of these except GRIPS and GraSPP structure. Read each school's scholarship page.

Scholarship Australia: Australia Awards Scholarships (standard)

Deadline as written: unverified

Notes: Malaysia is not on the standard Australia Awards partner list as far as I know: unverified, could not open the official country list. Do not rely on it. The Malaysia Semester Program is for students already at Australian transnational campuses in Malaysia, not for a master's.

Scholarship Australia: Australia for ASEAN Scholarships

Deadline as written: 2025 intake round seen; later rounds unverified, check 2027 intake dates

Notes: Third-party search summary says Malaysian citizens are eligible and apply via Australia Awards Indonesia: unverified on official page (fetch timed out). Best fully funded lead; check whether a 2027 round exists. Fit with IR/policy fields depends on priority areas.

Scholarship Australia: ANU Chancellor's International Scholarship

Deadline as written: No separate application; automatic on admission. ANU page said 'Currently unavailable' status when fetched 2026-10-27, which may mean the current round is closed: check

Notes: Verified on ANU page. Apply for admission early.

Scholarship Australia: International Postgraduate Masters Coursework Commencing Scholarship

Deadline as written: No separate application; unverified

Notes: From search snippet of official page; value for 2027 unverified. The Sydney International Scholarship proper is for research degrees, not coursework.

Scholarship Australia: Melbourne Graduate Scholarship

Deadline as written: No application; follow course closing date

Notes: Official page returned 403; from search snippet only: unverified.

Scholarship Australia: Melbourne International Graduate Scholarship

Deadline as written: No application

Notes: Snippet only: unverified. Whether Malaysia counts as an eligible country is unknown: unverified.

Scholarship Australia: Destination Australia Scholarship

Deadline as written: Varies by provider; unverified

Notes: Open to all nationalities per snippets: unverified for current program funding. Major city IR programs at ANU Canberra may count as regional by the program definition: unverified. Cannot be combined with Australia Awards.

Scholarship Europe: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance)

Deadline as written: Last known cycle roughly Aug-Oct before the intake year; exact 2027 date unverified (2026 cycle date, check)

Notes: Official fetch 404; Malaysia eligibility from secondary sources only (unverified). Work experience requirement is a barrier for a recent graduate.

Scholarship Europe: Rhodes Scholarship (Malaysia)

Deadline as written: Unverified; check rhodeshouse.ox.ac.uk

Notes: Not researched. Malaysia constituency status unverified; Malaysia was added to Rhodes in the Southeast Asia region in 2018-2019 per my recollection, unverified.

Scholarship Europe: Orange Knowledge Programme

Deadline as written: Ended

Notes: Not confirmed ended by official page; I believe it ended in 2022 and was replaced by OKP successors. Unverified. Do not rely.

Program Korea: KDI School of Public Policy and Management: MPP (Master of Public Policy); also MDP/MIPD, MPM

Deadline as written: Spring 2027 intake: 31 Jul 2026 (secondary source; kdischool.ac.kr admissions page confirms interviews 28 Sep-2 Oct 2026, results 19 Oct 2026). Spring 2027 is closed. Fall 2027 deadline not published: use the Fall 2026 cycle pattern (about Mar-Apr), 'check'

Notes: Best fit for public policy and IPE-leaning policy work. Spring 2027 window already shut, so realistic target is Sep 2027 (watch for opening around Mar 2027). Application via apply.kdischool.ac.kr (secondary source; also WIPO portal for MIPD, unverified).

Program Korea: Seoul National University, Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS): MA in International Studies (tracks: International Commerce, International Cooperation, Area Studies, Korean Studies, Development)

Deadline as written: Spring 2027: 9 Jul 2026 17:00 KST per secondary source (closed). Fall 2027: not published, 2026 cycle date, check; foreign applicants usually apply in the spring window (unverified)

Notes: Strongest brand; competitive. Dates come from a search snippet, not an official page: verify.

Program Japan: Waseda University, Graduate School of Asia-Pacific Studies (GSAPS): MA in International Relations / International Cooperation Policy (English-taught)

Deadline as written: April 2027 round appears closed (1 Sep 2026). September 2027 dates not found: check GSAPS site; MEXT-priority page due to update about Nov 2026 (verified on GSAPS page).

Notes: Watch for the Dec 2026 MEXT-priority window if it repeats on last year's pattern (2026 cycle date, check). MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Program Japan: Hitotsubashi University, School of International and Public Policy (IPP): Master of International and Administrative Policy, Global Governance Program, Foreign Service Sub-program (all English)

Deadline as written: 2026 cycle date, check: 13 Mar 2026 17:00 JST for Sept 2026 entry. Expect about Feb-Mar 2027 for Sept 2027 entry (inference, unverified).

Notes: Good IR/politics fit and the timeline suits a Sept 2027 plan if she misses the Nov-Dec 2026 round elsewhere. MYR figures use ~JPY1 = MYR0.029, rough, check live rate.

Program Japan: Keio University, Graduate School of Media and Governance (SFC): Master's (English-taught track, international relations / governance topics)

Deadline as written: Overseas applicants round: 7 Oct 2026 (already passed; from search summary, unverified). A later round may exist, check.

Notes: Only a search-summary hit; I did not open the official guide. Treat as low-confidence.

Program Japan: Nagoya University, Graduate School of International Development (GSID): Master's, Dept of International Development and Cooperation

Deadline as written: ADB-JSP applications 1-16 Jun 2026 (closed; verified). Check regular GSID admission dates for 2027 (not found).

Notes: Development-studies flavour, less IR. ADB-JSP window for April 2027 has closed. Rule of 'no prior study abroad' matters for her.

Program Europe: Central European University (CEU): MA International Relations / MA Political Science / Mundus MAPP (Erasmus Mundus public policy)

Deadline as written: Master's: 15 Oct 2026 or 1 Feb 2027 (conflicting listings); Mundus MAPP financial aid 1 Dec 2026

Notes: Unverified on official page (from search snippet); conflicting deadlines in aggregators. URGENT if Mundus MAPP 1 Dec 2026 holds.

Scholarship Malaysia: Khazanah Global Scholarship (postgraduate)

Deadline as written: Postgraduate cycle 'in June, yearly' per official page; unienrol listed 29 Mar to 13 Apr 2026 (that is the undergraduate/foundation cycle, unverified for postgraduate). 2026 cycle date, check

Notes: Needs university offer in hand before applying, so apply to universities in the Dec 2026 to Jan 2027 round. Bond to Khazanah or approved organisations on completion (per aggregator, unverified).

Scholarship Malaysia: Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) Excellence Scholarship

Deadline as written: 2026 round 9 to 31 Mar 2026 (undergraduate)

Notes: No postgraduate scheme found. Low priority, recheck March 2027.

Scholarship Malaysia: Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Program

Deadline as written: 2025 cycle: 14 May to 16 Jul 2025; 2026 cycle date, check (for 2027 intake apply mid-2026 or mid-2027 cycle, check which)

Notes: Based on a search snippet (older cycle data). Confirm on MACEE page. The 2026 window may have already closed, so the 2027 cycle likely targets Aug 2028 entry; verify.

Scholarship Korea: Global Korea Scholarship - Graduate (GKS-G / KGSP), Embassy Track

Deadline as written: 2026 cycle (for 2026 intake): 12 Feb-25 Feb 2026 18:00 KST, embassy track. 2027 date not published: 2026 cycle date, check. Expect Feb-Mar 2027 for Sep 2027 start

Notes: studyinkorea page fetch returned 404; facts come from MOFA embassy notices in search results. Contact the Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur for the Malaysia quota (unverified). Edrina's BA must be complete before start.

Scholarship Korea: KDI School scholarships (general, MIPD, KOICA, GKS)

Deadline as written: Same as admission: Spring 2027 closed 31 Jul 2026 (secondary); Fall 2027 check

Notes: Confirm Malaysian eligibility for MIPD/KOICA directly with the scholarship coordinator emails on the admissions page.

Scholarship Japan: MEXT Embassy Recommendation, Research Student (Master's)

Deadline as written: 2027 round: 15 Apr 2026 (Malaysian embassy search summary, unverified). That round is CLOSED. The 2028 round should open about Mar 2027; she would be 2028-round eligible only if born on/after about 2 Apr 1993 (inference).

Notes: Embassy site blocked automated access, so Malaysian specifics are from search snippets. This route cannot serve a 2027 intake any more; it serves 2028. Confirm the age cut-off and dates on the embassy page.

Scholarship Australia: UNSW International Scientia Coursework Scholarship

Deadline as written: Term 3 2026 intake closed 18 June 2026. 2026 cycle date, check; Term 1 2027 date unverified (likely Oct/Nov 2026, possibly already passed or imminent)

Notes: From search snippet of UNSW scholarships site: unverified. Check urgently as Term 1 2027 round may close soon.

Scholarship Europe: Nottingham China and Malaysia Alumni Scholarship

Deadline as written: 12 Oct 2026 (2026 cycle date, check for 2027)

Notes: Unverified on official page. Percentage differs from the request's 20%. Combine with GBP 3,000 International PG Scholarship (2026) if allowed; confirm.