Malaysia – 2008 / 2009 Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan for International Students
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
AWARDS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2008/2009
MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION
MALAYSIA
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP PLAN
The Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan are awarded by the Malaysian Government to the nominated students from the Commonwealth countries to study at the post-graduate level in Malaysia. This is a Government to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must be the Commonwealth citizens or British protected persons residing in countries of the Commonwealth other than Malaysia as listed in Appendix II.
- Applicants must be a graduate of a University or College in their own countries or holders of an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must have a minimum standard of upper second class honours or CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at bachelor’s degree level. In addition, applicants for PhD must possess very good result at Master degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.
- Scholarship will not be awarded to candidates wishing to undertake undergraduate studies, post-doctoral research, clinical training or second Master/PhD degree.
- Scholarship will be valid for only one degree and not eligible for continuation to another higher degree.
TENURE OF AWARDS
- The awards for Masters degree are between 12 to 24 months depending on the courses. Awards for pursuing PhD degree are for 3 years. The academic term in Malaysia commences in July but candidates may also register in the second semester commencing in December.
- The Awards are only applicable for candidates pursuing full-time degree programme in Malaysia.
VALUE OF AWARDS
The value of the award has been designed to accommodate the scholar’s need throughout his/her studies which covers the scholar’s living, study and travel expenses during tenure of the scholarship.
- Each scholarship consists of:
- a return air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia;
- an approved tuition fees by the respective university;
- monthly maintenance allowance;
- a yearly grant for books and internal travel;
- thesis allowance, installation and termination grant.
- Family allowance for accompanying spouse or children.
PLACEMENT IN MALAYSIAN UNIVERSITIES
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 Commonwealth 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.
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 list of Commonwealth countries
Download Application Form of Commonwealth Scholarship And Fellowship Plan (CSFP)
Download Medical Report Form
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