Malaysia International Scholarships for Masters/PhD/PostDoc

Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS) 

 For Masters/PhD/PostDoc

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is offered by Government of Malaysia  for International Students is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best students from all over 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.

Serving Institutions:

Malaysian Public & Private Universities

 Fields of study:


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


1. Agriculture and Fisheries
2. Science and Engineering
3. Information and Communication Technology
4. Biosecurity and Food Safety
5. Biotechnology
6. Environmental Studies
7. Infrastructure and Utility
8. Economics and
9. Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy

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

Number of Scholarships:

Not Mentioned

 Target sectors:

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds


Each scholarship has:

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
h) Visa


Eligibility:

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

i) Not be more than 40 years (Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) of age during application.

ii) Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) 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.

iii) 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.

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

v) Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.

vi) 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:

All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website starting from from 01 January 2014 until 31 March 2014. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the online application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Islamic Finance

  

Official Scholarship Website:

 https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/index_mis.php

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