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.
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