Malaysia – 2008 / 2009 Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) for Postgraduate Studies

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
AWARDS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
MALAYSIA

MALAYSIAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR POST-GRADUATE STUDIES IN MALAYSIA
(FOR COUNTRIES WITH BILATERAL COOPERATION WITH MALAYSIA)

Malaysian International Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies provides opportunities for students from countries with diplomatic relations and bilateral cooperation with Malaysia to pursue advanced academic study in Malaysia. The purpose of this scholarship is to promote bilateral arrangement with partner countries on government to government basis, and to encourage students from other countries to study in Malaysia with the view to facilitate future collaboration and exchange of scholars in enhancing
educational cooperation between Malaysia and partner countries.

Malaysian International Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies are available for post-graduate studies at Masters and PhD level tenable at Malaysian Universities. The duration of the award is 36 months for PhD and between 12 to 24 months for Masters programme.

ELIGIBILITY
The scholarship is open equally to qualified candidate up to 40 years of age at the time of application.

Candidates should at the time of application, obtain a degree or equivalent qualification with at least upper second class honours, (or CGPA 3.0) for Master’s programme; and hold a Master’s degree with good grades for PhD programme.

The candidates must demonstrate outstanding verbal, reading and writing proficiency in the English language through one of the following:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or
• Test administered by the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).

If deemed necessary, applicants may also be required to attend an interview and/or take an entrance test or English Test conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education or the Board of Admissions of the particular university.

Applicants must be in good health, both physically and mentally

APPLICATION TO THE UNIVERSITY
University’s application for admission is solely the candidate’s responsibility. Proof of admission is not a pre-requisite to the award. Selection committee for Malaysian International Scholarship will only consider qualified applicants with outstanding academic achievement and professional performance. Interested applicants are advised to apply before the beginning of the academic year which falls on the month of July for most of Malaysian university.

The scholarship awarded does not guarantee a placement in the university. Admission to any program is by way of applications to the university. Applications must abide to the requirement and procedure for admission set by the university.

VALUE OF AWARDS

• Each scholarship consists of:
  • a return air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;
  • an approved tuition fees by the respective university;
  • a maintenance allowance at the rate of RM1,000.00 per month;
  • a yearly grant for books and internal travel;
  • thesis allowance, installation and termination grant.
• No marriage/family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants should complete the application form ( in 2 copies ) attached with this document. The following documentation must be attached with the application form:

• A certified copy of the applicant`s current passport showing evidence
  of citizenship;
• The applicant`s academic records, testimonials and/ or references relating to the relevant study, co-curricullum activities, achievements;
• A letter from certified doctor declaring the applicant`s good health;
• Passport-size photograph (2 copies);
• Completed Medical Report;
• A clear and precise study or research plan;
• English language proficiency certificate or test score (if any);
• Admission letter for post-graduate study (if any); and
• Two letters of appraisal.

Notes:
All certificates and related documents submitted must be certified by a recognised official or by the institution that issued the documents and must bear the official stamp and signature of the certifier. Official translation in English is required if the transcript is in other languages.

Applications must be endorsed by the Ministry of Foregn Affairs or agency responsible for technical cooperation in the respective recipient’s Government and submitted to the Malaysian Goverment Representatives in the country in which the applicant has his/her permanent home; or send direct to:
The Secretary General
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia
Wisma Putra, No. 1
62602 Putrajaya
Malaysia.

All applications must reach the Malaysian Goverment Representative (or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia) not later than 31 December 2007. Application received after this date would not be considered.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES
For further enquiries, prospective applicants can either request or write directly to the nearest Malaysian Diplomatic Mission or the following address:
Scholarship Division
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1 PjH Tower
Precint 2
Federal Goverment Administration Centre
62100, PUTRAJAYA
MALAYSIA

website : http://www.mohe.gov.my
email: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Download official announcement for further information
Download Application Form of Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS)
Download Medical Report Form

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