Educational Research and Consultancy: Scholarships for Bangladeshi Students in Malaysia 2014

Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS)

Government of Malaysia

MS/PhD/Post Doc

Deadline: 31 March 2014

Study in: Malaysia

Course starts: September 2014

Description:

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for International Students is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brains from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Host Institution(s):

Malaysian Public and Private Universities

Field(s) of study:

This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies. Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

a) Science and Engineering

b) Agriculture and Fisheries

c) Economics and Islamic Finance

d) Information and Communication Technology

e) Biotechnology

f) Bio-security and Food Safety

g) Infrastructure and Utility

h) Environmental Studies

i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy

*Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

Target group:

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

Scholarship value/inclusions:

Each scholarship consists of:

a) Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia

b) An approved tuition fees

c) Monthly maintenance allowance

d) Annual grant for books and internal travel

e) Medical / Health Insurance

f) Installation and Termination grant

g) Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only

h) A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only)

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-

a) Not be more than 40 years of age during application.

b) Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honors’) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.

c) Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:

- IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or

- TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.

d) In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants

e) Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)

f) Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).

Application instructions:

Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. Complete applications should be sent by post. The assessment process will be undertaken by a panel experienced in the mentioned field of study. To get started and receive a scholarship application package. Applications are to be submitted in full by 31 March, 2014.

If you are interested to apply this Scholarship, we are helping you for applying /getting scholarship. For pre-assessment, please send e-mail with Detailed CV to brm.erc@gmail.com

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