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Shariah Scholarship Award

The Shariah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shariah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shariah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry.

The Scholarship is aimed at enlarging the pool of Shariah scholars who are well-equipped with the necessary knowledge and competencies in both Shariah and Islamic finance.

The Scholarship is available to qualified candidates pursuing the following:

• Post-graduate (Masters or Doctorate) study at recognised institutions of higher learning in the field of Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat; OR

• Certified Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) programme conducted by the International Centre for Education is Islamic Finance (INCEIF).

Eligibility

• The Scholarship is open to citizens of all countries.

• Applicants are required to have a bachelor's degree in Shariah studies from a recognised institution of higher learning, achieving at least a Second Class Upper or its equivalent.

  For the CIFP Scholarship, a special consideration will be accorded to those with a diploma (or its equivalent) in Shariah studies, but they must have at least 5 years working experience in the financial industry.
  

• Applicants are also expected to have secured admission to EITHER a Masters or Doctorate programme in Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat, at a recognised institution of higher learning, in a full-time programme, OR the CIFP programme conducted by INCEIF.

• Current students enrolling in the specified programmes at recognised institutions of higher learning may also apply for the scholarship.

• Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship awards.

Award Package

Post-Graduate Scholarship

The Post-Graduate Scholarship will cover the approved tuition and examination fees, and the recipient will be provided a quarterly subsistence allowance.

Where and when applicable, other allowances such as for books and equipment, approved return air fare, warm clothing, relocation, end of study and thesis/dissertation completion, will also be provided.

CIFP Scholarship

The CIFP Scholarship will cover the registration and approved examination fees. In addition, the recipient will also be paid a study allowance.

Special Note: There is no employment bond attached to either scholarships.

Application Process & Deadlines

Application for the scholarship must be submitted with the following documents which must be in English:

• Application Form [Word, 208K].
• Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts (with English translation if the original copy is not in English)
• Letter of Offer from the institution of higher learning or INCEIF
• Photocopy of personal identification document (passport / birth certificate / identity card)
• An essay of not more than 300 words on why you should be awarded the scholarship and how you plan to contribute to the Islamic financial services industry.
• Two (2) letters of recommendation written by individuals under whom you have studied or worked, and who are able to comment on your qualifications for the award (only for post-graduate scholarship application). Please use the following template [PDF, 14K]
• Thesis proposal (only for post-graduate scholarship application)
• Other relevant materials to support the application.

Please mail the completed application to:

Shariah Scholarship Award
Islamic Banking and Takaful Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Jalan Dato Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Application Timeline: Applications are invited and accepted throughout the year. However, application received will be evaluated twice a year (31st December and 30th June every year or as advertised).

Only short-listed applicants will be notified, and may be required to attend an interview.

Contact Information

If you have any enquiries regarding the Scholarship, please contact the Shariah Fund Secretariat at:

Islamic Banking and Takaful Department
Bank Negara Malaysia
Jalan Dato Onn
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Telephone: +603-2691 0263 (Direct) / 2698 8044 extn 7621/8637
Facsimile: +603 2693 3826
Email: shariahfund@bnm.gov.my

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN [SPDC] 2009-10

THE Government of India has announced a special scholarship programme for children of persons of Indian origin and non-resident Indians (NRIs) keen to pursue undergraduate professional and general courses in India for the 2009/10 academic year.

The scheme — called Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children or SPDC — is for courses in disciplines such as engineering, architecture, technology, humanities, liberal arts, commerce, management, journalism, hotel management, agriculture, animal husbandry, sciences and law.

It does not include programmes like medicine and related courses.

The scholarship covers 75% of the institutional economic cost — which comprises tuition and hostel fees and other institutional charges — or US$3,600 (RM11,720), whichever is lower.

NRI candidates are only eligible to apply if the total family income does not exceed US$2,250 (RM7,319).

Children of NRIs who intend to apply should have pursued at least three years of education — inclusive of 11th and 12th grade or its equivalent — in a foreign country during the last six years, and must have passed the qualifying examination abroad.

Candidates will be selected based on the results of a common entrance test (comprising objective type questions on English, Reasoning Ability and General Awareness), to be conducted by Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL).

This test will be held on Oct 26 at the High Commission of India, Kuala Lumpur.

Candidates with 60% aggregate marks or equivalent scores in 12th grade, or its equivalent as recognised by the Association of Indian Universities, are also eligible to sit for the entrance test.

In addition, candidates should have studied the prescribed subjects at the qualifying examination level for a particular course of study.

Applicants who intend to take the qualifying examination in March or April next year may also apply to sit for the test.

Such candidates will, however, be admitted to the institute only if they can submit all the required testimonials to Ed.CIL by June 10 next year. They also have to meet the requirements of the common entrance test.

Those interested in the scholarship may get application forms from the High Commission of India (Education Section) at 2, Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Enquiries can be directed to 03-2093 3510, ext 410, or faxed to 03-2092 2339. Application forms can also be downloaded from
www.indianhighcommission.com.my.

Completed forms should be sent directly to: The Project Manager (SPDC), Educational Consultants India Limited (Ed.CIL), Placement and Secondment Division, Ed.CIL House, No. 18A, Sector-16A, NOIDA-201 301, Uttar Pradesh (UP), India.

A photocopy of the application form should be sent to the High Commission of India (Education Section) in KL for record-keeping purposes.

The closing date for applications is Sept 9.

For more information on the SPDC scheme, visit
www.edcil.co.in or
www.educationindia4u.nic.in.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM GOVERNMENT OF MALAYSIA

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia invites applications from international students for the scholarships from Government of Malaysia for academic session 2009/2010. The scholarships are as follows:-

* MTCP Scholarship
* MIS Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies
* MIS Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies
* Commonwealth Scholarship (Comprehensive information is provided in the brochure)

A panel established by the Ministry of Higher Education
Malaysia will finalise the selection.

Deadline: 31th December 2008

For further information about the scholarship contact:
Ms. Norkamilah Zanial
e-mail: norkamilahz@mohe.gov.my

Download brochure and application form

• Scholarships For International Students 2009 Brochure


• Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Application Form


• Commonwealth Scholarship Application Form


• Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) Scholarship Application
  Form


• Medical Form
  

The Honda Dreams Scholarship Fund

The Honda Dreams Scholarship Fund was established as an initiative to provide underprivileged youths, especially those coming from low income group, a financial assistance in pursuing their education.

20 promising candidates will be selected to receive full scholarship, to enroll in public universities (IPTA) and private institutions (IPTS) throughout the country. The fund is a co-partnership between Honda and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

As a pre-requisite, candidates must be between 17 to 24 years old, have completed SPM or STPM, medically fit, and come from a family whose combined household income is RM1,500 or less. Additionally, he or she must not be receiving any other scholarship or educational fund at the moment.

To apply for the scholarship fund, interested candidates can submit their application by filling up the application form (available in their website here). In addition to completing the form, each candidate is also requested to submit a 500-word essay (or less), entitled,

Candidates who are short listed will be called up to attend a 3-day leadership workshop conducted by professionals who are highly trained in their fields. Final selection will be done and the 20 successful candidates will be informed.

To know more about the scholarship, click here.

Maybank Scholarship

Who Can Apply:
• Malaysian citizen
• Not more than 23 years of age
• Pursuing a full time degree course in any discipline at Malaysian and JPA approved international universities (IPTA & IPTS)
• Minimum CGPA of 3.50 in first year of study (1st or 2nd semester)
• Distinction in Mathematics, English & Bahasa Melayu in SPM or its equivalent
• Active participation in extra-curricular activities
• Good written and spoken English and possess positive personality traits

Value of Award:
• RM7,000 per annum
• Laptop for educational use
• Paid training attachment at Maybank

Service Bond:
To serve the Maybank Group a minimum of 4 years upon graduation.

How to Apply:
Download and print the application form and mail to us.

Completed forms should be addressed to:
Head,Management Associates & Scholarship
Corporate Human Resource
44th Floor, Menara Maybank
100 Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur

Please indicate "Maybank Scholarship Programme 2008" on the top left-hand corner of the A4 envelope.Incomplete forms or applications which are received after the closing date will not be entertained. We would like to advise that only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Closing Date: 25 July 2008

United Malacca University Scholarship Awards

The scholarship scheme is sponsored by United Malacca Berhad, a plantation group listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.

Invitations are open to eligible Malaysian citizens who wish to pursue full time undergraduate courses in local public universities to apply for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

* Be below 22 years of age
* Possess at least 2As in the STPM examination
* Not be bonded or hold another scholarship are receiving financial assistance from any others organizations

FIELDS OF STUDY

Bachelor’s Degree in:

* Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
* Agricultural Science

AWARD

Maximum RM8,000.00 per academic year or the amount as determined by the university, whichever is the lower

TENURE OF SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required by the recipients to complete the course

APPLICATION

Qualified candidates may collect the application form from the address stated below. Complete the application forms with certified copies of results/testimonials, a passport-sized photograph (n.r.) and other relevant documents, and send it to the following address not later than 20 June 2008.

Human Resource Department
United Malacca Berhad
6th Floor, No. 61, Jalan Melaka Raya 8
Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka

For enquiries or more information, please contact Ms. Leong at 06-2823700.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

The Government of the Republic of Korea is providing scholarship in master’s degree and doctorate degree for 30 Malaysian students to study in Korea. The scholarship serves to promote education exchanges and mutual friendship between Malaysia and Korea as well as to help them keep pursuing their higher education.

The scholarship duration covers two years for master’s degree program and three years for a doctor’s degree program (excluding a 1-year or less Korean language course). Scholarship holders are required to take a preparatory Korean language training course before taking a degree course.

Benefits of the scholarship include roundtrip airfare, monthly allowances (about RM2,800), tuition fees, research allowance, dissertation printing cost, settlement and repatriation allowance, medical insurance as well as full Korean language training expenses for one year.

The applicants must be under 40 years of age as of 1 September 2008. Applicants for degree program must have already finished or expected to finish a bachelor’s degree prior to 31 August 2008 in order to apply for a master’s degree program or a master’s degree prior to 31 August 2008 in order to apply for doctoral degree program. Applicants should also possess Grade Point Average (GPA) of above ‘B’ level.

The due date for all the scholarship application is 18 June 2008. To obtain further information and an application form, please refer to the website of the Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur ( http://mys.mofat.go.kr/eng/index.jsp ).

Putrajaya Perdana Berhad Scholarship

PUTRAJAYA PERDANA BERHAD, a company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, PUTRA PERDANA CONSTRUCTION Sdn Bhd & PUTRA PERDANA DEVELOPMENT Sdn Bhd, have over the years designed, developed and built several billion ringgit worth of prestigious commercial, residential and infrastructural projects in the country and NOW, it is time for the Group to help to develop the youth of the nation and to build a better future for them by offering scholarships to young, deserving and needy Malaysian students who would otherwise be denied of higher education due to financial constraints.

THE SCHOLARSHIP

* Up to RM4,000/RM7,000 per academic year for Diploma/Degree programmes respectively.
* Open to financially needy and academically deserving students to pursue courses at local public/private universities/colleges/polytechnics.
* Successful Scholars, upon completion of their respective courses and graduation from local public/ private universities/ colleges/ polytechnics shall be required to serve as an employee of PPB or any of its subsidiaries for a minimum of 2 years (subject to vacancy).

FIELD OF STUDY

Degree/Diploma in

* Civil/Structural Engineering
* Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
* Quantity Surveying

TO QUALIFY

* Malaysian citizen
* Full-time student
* Has gained acceptance into a local public/private university/college/polytechnic
* Good SPM/ STPM results or other relevant results
* Currently not holding any other scholarship or receiving any financial assistance from any organisations

TO APPLY

Visit www.p-perdana.com to download the application form/apply online/obtain application form from the address below:

PUTRAJAYA PERDANA BERHAD(465327-P)
3rd Floor, No. 5 Jalan P16,
Precinct 16, 62150 Putrajaya
Tel. No. : 03-88868888
Fax. No. : 03-88895668

Completed forms with relevant documents must reach us by 12 June 2008. Only short-listed candidates will be notified for an interview.

University of Portsmouth MBA Scholarships

The University of Portsmouth Business School in the United Kingdom is offering scholarships to students keen to pursue its full-time MBA (International) programme.

The programme, introduced in 2001, received accreditation from the globally-recognised Association of MBAs last year.

Innovative features of the MBA course include the chance to attend a one-week conference in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

This gives participants the chance to network with practising managers in the United Kingdom from the MBA Executive programme and also help them gain a European perspective on management styles.

Four scholarships of £3,000 each (RM18,637) will be awarded to successful applicants based on previous management experience and academic achievement.

The university is also offering a 10% bursary in the form of a discount on the course fee of £14,000 (RM86,972) for self-funding, international students.

Closing date for the scholarships is May 15.

For details, contact the university’s Southeast Asia Regional Office (SEARO) at
searo@port.ac.uk, or call +603 26920472.

The Tanjong Scholarship Awards

The Tanjong Scholarship Awards (TSA) are open
to financially needy and academically deserving Malaysian students to pursue
full-time degree programmes in any discipline at public universities in
Malaysia.



Funded by Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tanjong, the
TSA are open to Malaysian citizens who have obtained 4 principals with a minimum
of 3As in their STPM examination, or minimum CGPA of 3.5 in their Matriculation
programme. Applicants who are active in sports and/or co-curricular activities
would have an added advantage.



The value of each award is RM7,000 per academic year for the minimum period
required to complete the course of study. Successful candidates must have gained
admission to a public university to pursue their degree programmes. There is no
bond attached to the scholarship. However, as part of the Group’s efforts to
develop its human capital, scholars will be given preference in respect of
employment opportunities within the Group upon their graduation.



Application for the TSA 2008 is now open. Details of the scholarship awards are
available from the advertisement published in major newspapers in Malaysia from
10-13 April 2008. Closing date for submission of application form is 5 May 2008
(for STPM candidates) and 5 June 2008 (for Matriculation Programme candidates).
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.



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ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Nationals of ASEAN Member Countries

The International Development Studies programme is the first of its kind at Chulalongkorn University and quite unique in the Greater Mekong Sub-region. This programme is one of the first in Southeast Asia to offer multidisciplinary training in international development; integrating academic, technical, managerial, and professional training, with a particular focus on policy.

The MAIDS programme, currently offering a one-year Master of Arts degree, is designed for postgraduate students, NGO workers, international organisation employees, and junior to mid-level government officials with experience in development work. The programme is taught in English to students from a range of backgrounds and nationalities.

Students also benefit from an annual series of public lectures, which are organized through special training sessions and events, such as the Greater Mekong Sub-region on Human Security - with a special focus on Human Trafficking - sponsored by the Thai Commission for UNESCO.

The International Development Studies programme at Chulalongkorn University is new, promising, and seeks to become a central forum for interaction on development and globalization in Southeast Asia.

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Egyptian Government Scholarships for Malaysian Students

Kerajaan Republik Mesir menawarkan biasiswa kepada pelajar Malaysia bagi sesi Akademik 2008/2009. Tawaran yang diberikan adalah seperti berikut :

1. Ten (10) Under-Graduate scholarships extended by Al-Azhar Al-Sharif
2. Ten (10) Post-Graduate scholarships extended by Al-Azhar Al-Sharif
3. Four (4) Arabic language course scholarships extended by Ministry of Higer Education of Egypt

Tarikh tutup permohonan : 30 Jun 2008

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8TV Scholarship Fund Network partners with SEGi for the third year to offer RM1, 000, 000 worth of scholarships

8TV and SEGi carved another milestone with the launch of the 8TV Scholarship Fund.
When it was first introduced in early 2006 in collaboration with SEGi, the annual 8TV Scholarship Fund, with a scholarship fund of RM 300,000, supported nine deserving students to pursue diploma or degree programs. In 2007, the fund had increased to RM 800,000 and was given as scholarships for 21 students.

The 8TV Scholarship Fund is 8TV’s way of giving back to the community through nurturing deserving young Malaysians through academia. Through this fund, students receive scholarships to cover tuition fees for undergraduate degree, diploma and foundation level courses covering various disciplines.

The 2008 8TV Scholarship Fund, now valued at a record RM1,000,000, aims to benefit deserving scholars, comprising of youths and young adults who also happen to be the core target audience of 8TV.

“The increment of the fund to RM1,000,000 this year hopes to help more students further their studies and achieve their ambitions,” said En. Ahmad Izham Omar, Chief Executive Officer of 8TV. “We really want to help young intellects carve a name for themselves in the future and potentially brighten and improve their lives.”

”With an encouraging increase in the amount of applicants last year, it is only reasonable that we provide a larger fund to cater for a higher number of applicants expected this year,” adds Izham.
“We are on the lookout for students with good SPM results and also involved in a wide range of character-building co-curricular activities.”

Dr. Tan Beng Cheok, Senior Vice President (Academic) of SEGi International Berhad is pleased to once again launch the 8TV scholarship fund, an annual event since SEGi's re-branding in 2006.

“We strongly believe our partnership with 8TV will continue to flourish, as we share the same passion in educating the creative young minds today.

Everyone has a right to education. However, not everyone can afford it. SEGi and 8TV works together to make the dreams of many who crave higher education come true.
SEGi Group of Colleges does its best to provide industry driven programmes that meet the demands of the modern world. Our programmes are continuously evolving to suit the market needs, and we bring in new programmes that are demanded by the global job market.
SEGi has new programmes in store for students. We recently received approvals for new 3+0 degree programmes in hotel and tourism, engineering and business programmes. We have in the pipeline programmes of build environment, pharmacy, health sciences and biotechnology. We are working bring in more exciting programmes in the area of science," said Dr. Tan.
Students may apply for this scholarship fund via www.8tv.com.my or http://www.segi.edu.my/8tvscholarshipfund/ starting 10th of March 2008. The closing date for this application is 10th of April 2008.

8TV, together with SEGi College, will jointly shortlist and select the candidates. The short listed candidates will then be contacted for a series of interviews by the third week of April and the list of confirmed scholars will be announced by May. The 8TV Scholarship Fund will cover tuition fees for undergraduate degree, diploma or foundation level programs for successful applicants in various courses including business and accountancy, engineering and information technology, education and social sciences, creative arts and design, nursing, hotel management and tourism, and American Degree Program. Scholars will be offered places at SEGi campuses located in Kota Damansara, Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kuching, Sarawak.
Please visit www.8tv.com.my or ttp://www.segi.edu.my/8tvscholarshipfund/ for more information.

For further enquiries of the courses offered at SEGi Group of Colleges, call SEGi College, Malaysia (1800-88-7344 (SEGi) or 03-6145 1777) or campuses located at Subang Jaya (03-86001888), Kuala Lumpur (03-20702078), Penang (04-2633888), and Sarawak (082-252566), email to askme@segi.edu.my

The YAYASAN WAH SEONG Scholarship Awards 2008

The YAYASAN WAH SEONG Scholarship Awards 2008

Organisation Type

Private Sector / Organisation

Fund Type

Scholarship

Sponsored By

Yayasan Wah Seong
59-11, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2288 1212
Fax: 03-22878199
Email: yayasan@wahseong.com
Website: http://www.wahseong.com/nonflashsite/social/yayasan.asp

Contact Person: Send all Applications to

Yayasan Wah Seong
59-11, The Boulevard, Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur

Criteria

Wah Seong Corporation Berhad (WSC) is Asia’s leading oil and gas service group with an extensive international presence. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program, WSC has established Yayasan Wah Seong (YWS), in its efforts to nurture a new generation of forward thinking and progressive Malaysians. YWS provides opportunities to outstanding individuals to fulfill their dreams and aspirations of contributing to the nation’s development. Scholarships in all fields of study are offered to financially needy and academically deserving students. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply.

Eligibility

YWS Scholarship Award 2008 is open to candidates currently studying, registered or applying to local institution of higher learning or university.

• STPM in local schools or Matriculation courses in local public universities.
• Any course in local universities, technical colleges and vocational institutions

In addition, applicants must:

• be Malaysian
• demonstrate a continuing involvement in extra-curricular activities (team or individual sports; voluntary service; affiliation with a recognized association or society)

Value

Allowance of not more than RM10,000 a year inclusive of payments for:

• Course and other compulsory fees
• Board and lodging
• Transportation
• Textbooks
• Miscellaneous pocket expenses

Study Level

All fields of study

How To Apply

Download the Application Form from the website and complete the application form. Please send it by post / fax / email to the address above.

Deadline

Call to find out on the dateline.

Study Local or Abroad?

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Yayasan Sime Darby Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Programme

UEM Group Berhad is one of the leading infrastructure conglomerates in Malaysia. Today, our business activities involve expressways, engineering and construction, environmental services, manufacturing, information and communication technology, healthcare, property and logistics.

If you are an excellent student, talented, dynamic and ambitious, then we want you to be a part of our growth.

UEM Group provides scholarships for high quality education and a continuous training programme. These will equip you with a solid foundation for an exciting career in our highly diverse group of companies.

UEM scholarships (Overseas)
You will undergo a pre-university programme at Kolej Yayasan UEM, Lembah Beringin, after which you will proceed to study at a reputed university overseas.

This scholarship programme provides an excellent opportunity for you to develop your full potential, and prepare you for an exciting career path in a widely –diversified group of companies.

The UEM scholarships for 2008 are for the following disciplines only:

Economics/ Business Management/Accounting/Finance, Bio-medicine (Pharmacy/Biotechnology) and Engineering.

The scholarships provide full academic fees, subsistence and book allowances, and for tertiary studies overseas, one return air ticket.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Malaysian citizen
2. Form Five (5) students in 2007
3. Excellent academic track record in Form 4 & 5, with no less than 7 A1 in relevant subjects in the SPM examinations.
4. Proficient in English, hardworking, possess positive personality traits and have an outstanding extra-curricular record.

SELECTION

Final selection for the scholarship will be based on performance in the following:

1. Interview
2. Participation in co-curricular activities
3. SPM and Form 4 examination results

APPLICATION
Download the application form and submit the completed application forms to UEM Education Development & Support, 19th Floor, Menara 1, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur together with certified true copies of examination results and other related documents.

Download UEM Scholarship 2008 Form

Only completed applications will be processed. Please direct all enquiries to Cik Rodziana Ahmad at 03-7627 2023/2013 or email to Rodziana@uemworld.com

CLOSING DATE : 31 MARCH 2008

Grab this golden opportunity for a path towards a highly successful life-long career!

The PSD Scholarship (Biasiswa JPA) 2008

The Public Service Department (PSD) or Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA) today announced its opening of JPA Scholarship 2008, encompassing both the local and oversea studies. Students who obtain 10 1As in the SPM 2007 whose family income does not exceed RM1,500 monthly will be automatically given a JPA Scholarship. However, they will still need to fulfil the criteria for the Oversea Scholarship Program (for those under the oversea scholarship program), as well as undergo the interview process.

JPA has also reminded those who wish to pursue their studies with the JPA Scholarship must not only excel in academic, but active in extra curricular activities and possess strong leadership skill. Just to give you idea how competitive this scholarship is, they were 12,499 applications for the last year’s scholarship, out of which 746 were those who obtained 1A in all of the subjects taken. The total number of students sitting for SPM 2007 is higher than that of 2006 by some over 1000 margins.

The following is the excerpt of translation of JPA’s press release from the original Malay version. (To get the Malay version, click here - it is in PDF file format).

1. Number of scholarships

The government through the Public Service Department (PSD or JPA - Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam) offers scholarship opportunity to selected students to pursue higher education for their first degree. The scholarship opportunity is continually extended for the year 2008 with focus on critical fields such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Engineering, Science & Technology as well as Social Science to cater the employment needs of the public and private sectors.

Aligned with the implementation of the Ninth Malaysia Plan (RMK9) and the human capital development in the selected fields, the government has added a further 200 scholarship opportunities which increases the total scholarships provided for 2008 to 2000. An amount of RM1.74 billion was allocated for this year’s scholarship provision.

2. Requirements and criteria

The principle requirements for the JPA Scholarship award are outlined as below:

• Open to SPM leavers with excellent academic results
• Not exceeding 18 years old (19 years for transition students i.e. peralihan) as of 31 December 2007
• Candidates will go through interview process
• Successful candidates will undergo preparation program at designated institutions

Criteria used to measure candidate’s eligibility:

• Academic results
• Involvement in extra curricular activities
• Interview performance
• Family and socio-economic background

It is worth to note that a student who scored 9 1As with active involvement in extra curricular activities will be given preference than a student with 15 1As but is not active in extra curricular. Also, again, priority will be also given to students who come from the family with lower financial capability.

3. Application method

Scholarship form is available online at www.jpa.gov.my. No fee is incurred for applications and application can be submitted once the SPM results are out. The advertisement for the scholarship opportunity is provided in the website. Additionally, advertisements will also be put on major local newspapers on the 9th, 10th, 12th and 16th March 2008.

For inquiries about the scholarship, you can call 03-8885 3412 beginning this Monday (10 March 2008) or attend the JPA ‘Together With Customers’ program every last Friday of the month at the lobby of Block C2, Putrajaya Administrative Center, from 8am to 12pm.

KHAZANAH GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

Yayasan Khazanah is seeking young talented Malaysians with great leadership potential. As part of our efforts to build a cadre of future leaders, we are offering scholarships to all Malaysians who are planning to pursue, or currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at premier universi¬ties in the United Kingdom or the United States.

If you have an outstanding academic track record, proven leadership skills in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities and the necessary motivation and determination to succeed, you are invited to apply for the 2008 Khazanah Global Scholarship.

The scholarships are applicable to any of the disciplines below:

1. Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science

2. Bio-medical sciences: Bio-engineering, Bio-informatics, Molecular Biology, Food technology, Genomics, Bio-technology

3. Engineering: Electronics, Micro-electronics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology

Other related courses would also be considered.

The Khazanah Scholarship Awards is a full scholarship. It covers tuition and college fees, other academic related fees, maintenance allowance, and health insurance.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

A. FOUNDATION STUDIES

Open to eligible candidates to pursue foundation studies and upon successful completion, to continue at the undergraduate level at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Obtained a minimum of 8A1’s in SPM 2007
2. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
3. Not exceeding 18 years of age as at 1 January 2008
4. Medically fit.
   

B. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue or are currently pursuing undergraduate studies in any of the premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Candidates must have a consistent outstanding academic performance in the one of the following:
1. For A-Levels: 3A's and 1B
2. For Foundation Studies: minimum 3.75 CGPA
3. For Bachelor's degree: minimum of 3.5 CGPA
2. Not exceeding 21 years of age as at 1 January 2008
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

C. MASTERS DEGREE

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue graduate studies at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Not exceeding 35 years of age as at 1 January 2008
2. Bachelor's Degree with minimum second class upper (Hons.) or equivalent from a Malaysian or foreign university
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities, social and voluntary activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

D. Phd

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue or are currently pursuing doctoral studies at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at 1 January 2008
2. Obtained a distinction or 'A' grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) at Masters level
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities, social or voluntary activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

Download the post-graduate application form (Microsoft Words Document)

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your completed application form together with the relevant supporting documents to:

• UEM Education Development & Support,
• 19th Floor, Menara 1, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia,
• Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur

Please state Khazanah Global Scholarship at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Successful candidates will be considered on the following basis:

• Excellent academic achievements
• Leadership qualities
• Active involvement in extra-curricular, social and/or voluntary activities

Only completed applications will be processed. Enquires can be directed to Puan Khidayati Yusof at 03-7627 2024/2013 or khidayati@uemworld.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for submission:

For Undergraduate applications: 2 weeks after the release of 2007 SPM results
For Post-graduate applications: : 31 March 2008 for 2008 intake selection

ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Nationals of ASEAN Member Countries

The ASEAN Foundation (AF) and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) have entered into another agreement to develop high quality human resources within ASEAN member countries through the offering of the AF-AIT Scholarships.

The ASEAN Foundation, an initiative of the Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), was established on 15 December 1997 to help bring about shared prosperity and a sustainable future for the peoples of all ASEAN countries that now include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. It has been mandated to promote greater awareness of ASEAN and greater interaction among its peoples and their increased participation in ASEAN activities as well as to undertake development cooperation activities that enhance mutual assistance, address equitable economic development and reduce poverty. This scholarship programme is part of the ASEAN Foundation Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies and funded through the Japan-ASEAN Solidarity Fund.

The Asian Institute of Technology, on the other hand, is an international post graduate institute founded in 1959, and is Asia’s pioneer institution established to help meet the region’s growing needs for advanced learning in engineering, science, technology and management, research and capacity building. AIT’s mission is to develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy. AIT is based in Thailand and has affiliated centers in other parts of the world.

Ten (10) full scholarships are available for ASEAN nationals who wish to pursue masters degree in AIT. The scholarship award will cover tuition and other academic fees, and living allowances for a 2-year programme.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a bonafide ASEAN national;
• Hold a bachelors degree (normally from a four-year program) or its equivalent in an appropriate field;
• Have above average undergraduate grades (minimum CGPA of 2.75); and,
• Satisfy other requirements as specified by the school you apply to.
• AIT is an international institute with English as the sole language of instruction. Admission to AIT requires proof of English language proficiency which may be satisfied in any of the following: Submission of an official test score from any of the following standardized English exams: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, CU-TEP (Thailand), ARC (Lao PDR).
• Agree to return and/or serve for at least 2 years in any ASEAN countries after completion of their studies.

FIELD OF STUDIES

The scholarship can be taken in the following field of studies:

School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD)
www.serd.ait.ac.th

• Agricultural Systems and Engineering
• Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management
• Energy
• Environmental Engineering and Management
• Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology
• Gender and Development Studies
• Natural Resources Management
• Pulp and Paper Technology
• Regional and Rural Development Planning
• Urban Environmental Management

Interdisciplinary Programs

• Cleaner Production
• Integrated Tropical Coastal Zone Management
• Integrated Watershed Development and Management
• Modelling Tools in Environmental Resources and Management
• Disaster Preparedness, Mitigation and Management

School of Engineering and Technology (SET)
www.set.ait.ac.th

• Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure Management (CEIM)
• Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering (GTE)
• Structural Engineering (STE)
• Transportation Engineering (TRE)
• Water Engineering and Management (WEM)

Interdisciplinary Programs

• Information and Communications Technologies (ICT)

APPLICATION DETAILS

Application can be made online at www.ait.ac.th/apply. Applicants should also complete the AF Scholarship Form.

For January intakes, application should be made on or before 21 December 2007. Deadline for August intake is on 31 March 2008.

For more information, please visit http://www.ait.ac.th/interimpage/ait_visitor/freepage/
AF_Scholarships.asp.

Admission To Public Higher Education for STPM/Equivalent Academic Session 2008/2009

Admission To Public Higher Education for STPM/Equivalent Academic Session 2008/2009 › STPM 2007 Category › STAM 2005/2006/2007 Category
	Admission To Public Higher Education for SPM/Equivalent Academic Session 2008/2009

Scholarhips allocated by the Republic of Turkey to the Foreign Students

SPECIFICATION (En)

*Scholarhips allocated by the Republic of Turkey to the Foreign Students
* Students have to apply to the authorities of their own countries
* For futher details, please contact with Turkish Ambassies

• Research
• Doctorate or Master
• Higher Education (Undergraduate)
• Summer Courses on Turkish Language and Culture

Application Form (En)

Guide for the Foreign Students coming to Ankara (En)
Practical Information about Turkey (En)

Kerajaan Turki telah mempelawa calon-calon berkelayakan dari Malaysia untuk memohon biasiswa bagi mengikuti pengajian seperti berikut:

1. Biasiswa di peringkat Ijazah Pertama
2. Biasiswa di peringkat Sarjana dan Doktor Falsafah
3. Biasiswa penyelidikan
4. Biasiswa kursus musim panas bahasa dan kebudayaan Turki

Permohonan daripada pegawai dan kakitangan Kerajaan hendaklah melalui Ketua Jabatan dan memenuhi syarat-syarat berikut:-

1. Telah disahkan dalam perkhidmatan pada tarikh tutup permohonan;
2. Bersih daripada pertuduhan tatatertib dan bebas daripada dakwaan Mahkamah;
3. Mempunyai kelayakan yang sesuai dengan bidang kursus yang ditawarkan;
4. Telah mengisytiharkan harta; dan
5. Syarat-syarat lain yang dinyatakan dalam risalah

Untuk mendapatkan Borang Permohonan, sila klik di sini.

Maklumat lanjut boleh diperolehi melalui laman web berikut:

http://digm.meb.gov.tr/burslar/BURS_IC/scholarship_en.html

Permohonan hendaklah dipanjangkan kepada:-

Setiausaha Bahagian
Bahagian Biasiswa
Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi Malaysia
Aras 4, Blok 1, Menara PjH
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
Presint 2
62100 PUTRAJAYA
(u.p. Cik Norkamilah Bt Zanial)

Tarikh tutup permohonan adalah pada 1 Jun 2008 kecuali permohonan kursus Bahasa dan Kebudayaan pada 1 April 2008.

UNESCO/L’ORÉAL Co-Sponsored Fellowships for Young Women in Life Sciences

L’ORÉAL has generously agreed to renew the offer to finance fifteen fellowships for the promotion of young women who are carrying out research in the life sciences all over the world. It is hoped that in this manner impetus can be given to research in life sciences and to enhancing the involvement of deserving young women scientists in research that can contribute actively to the solution of challenging problems.

2009 Cycle (deadline for the submission of applications: 30 June 2008)

Project Document	LOREAL_UNESCO Fellowship_Announcement letter 2009_(Multi-language_Eng-Fr-Spa-Arb)r.pdf
Announcement date	14 Feb 2008
Deadline for applications	30 Jun 2008
Website (URL)	http://www.loreal.com/_en/_ww/index.aspx?direct1=00008&direct2=00008/00001

Government of Canada Scholars Alumni Association (GCSAA)

for more info please click here

get brochure

online application

North-South Dialogue Scholarship Programme

Tawaran biasiswa Austria di bawah North-South Dialogue Scholarship Programme.

Tarikh tutup permohonan pada 30 Jun 2008.

Borang permohonan boleh dimuat turun di sini.

SPM and STAM results out on March 12

PETALING JAYA: The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) results will be released on March 12.

Education director-general Datuk Alimuddin Mohd Dom said students would be able to obtain the results after 10am from their respective schools.

“Private candidates will receive their results through the post,” he said in a statement released yesterday.

A total of 439,255 students sat for the SPM examination while 6,522 students sat for the STAM papers last year.

Alimuddin said an analysis of the results would be announced on the same day.

UNESCO Fellowships Programme in support of Programme Priorities (2008-2009)

The fellowships offered under this scheme are of short term duration (6 months maximum) and are intended for specialized training at the postgraduate level. Priority targets are promising and qualified specialists who seek to undertake advanced research or to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-of-the-art developments in their field of study or work.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS OF APPLICATIONS: 30 APRIL 2008

The principles and conditions that govern this scheme are detailed in a circular letter sent to National Commissions at the beginning of each biennial exercise.

Criteria

Conditions

Privileged Fields of Study and Research

Fellowship Application Form

The Khazanah National Scholarship Awards

The Khazanah Scholarship Awards, a premier scholarship programme sponsored by Yayasan Khazanah, is offering scholarships to applicants who are planning to pursue, or currently pursuing, their undergraduate or post-graduate studies in premier universities abroad.

We invite Malaysians with excellent track record in academic and extra curricular activities to apply for the 2007 scholarships. Applicants must demonstrate outstanding intellectual ability, scholastic achievements and proven records of leadership skills in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities.

Sponsorship will be offered to candidates to undertake studies in premier universities in any of the disciplines below:

1. Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science
2. Bio-medical Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics
3. Engineering: Electronics, Micro-electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science

Other related courses would also be considered.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

A. FOUNDATION STUDIES

Open to eligible candidates to pursue foundation studies and upon successful completion, to continue at the undergraduate level at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Who can apply?

1. Malaysian citizens
2. Passed the 2006 SPM examination with a minimum of 8A1’s
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
4. Not exceeding 19 years of age as at 1 January 2007
   

B. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue undergraduate study at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Students who are currently pursuing undergraduate studies in their first or second year in premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States are also invited to apply.

Who can apply?

1. Malaysian citizens
2. Applicants must have consistent and outstanding academic records in the one of the following:
   1. A-levels: obtained a minimum of 3As and 1B
   2. Foundation Studies: minimum 3.75 CGPA
   3. Bachelor’s Degree: minimum 3.5 CGPA
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
4. Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English

Download the undergraduate application form (Microsoft Words Document)

POST-GRADUATE STUDIES

C. MASTERS DEGREE

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue graduate studies at a premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Who can apply?

1. Malaysian citizens
2. Not exceeding 35 years of age as at 1 July 2007
3. Bachelors Degree with a minimum of second class upper (Hons) or equivalent from Malaysian or foreign universities
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
5. Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English

D. Phd

Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue doctoral studies at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States. Students who are currently pursuing doctoral studies in their first or second year at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States are also invited to apply.

Who can apply?

1. Malaysian citizens
2. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at 1 July 2007
3. Obtained a distinction or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) at the Masters level
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
5. Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English

Download the post-graduate application form (Microsoft Words Document)

Please submit your completed application form together with the relevant supporting documents to UEM Education Development & Support, 18th Floor, Menara 1, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia, Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, or by mail to Khazanah Nasional Berhad, P.O. Box 13080, 50798 Kuala Lumpur. Please state Khazanah Scholarship Awards at the top left-hand corner of the envelope.

Successful candidates will be considered on the following basis:

• Excellent academic achievements
• Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
• Leadership qualities

Only completed applications will be processed. Enquiries can be directed to Khidayati Yusof at 03-76272024 or khidayati@uemworld.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS
For Post-graduate applications: ongoing
For Undergraduate applications: 19 March 2007

Click here to Apply

Need for sponsors

NEWS can mean different things to different people. For example, a shopping-cum-business centre is proposed in your neighbourhood.

One person may view this positively because many jobs will be created, while another will worry about the centre's impact on the environment.

Your neighbourhood grocer, on the other hand, will view it as a business threat.

The Star's Newspaper-in-Education (NiE) programme is a tool that bridges the gap between learning and life.

So far, more than 500 schools are buying The Star or have sponsored copies sent to them.

NiE helps students improve reading, writing and thinking skills and encourages them to become involved in their communities and their world.

Thus, for more schools to benefit from the programme, we would like to invite your organisation to sponsor copies of The Star to schools.

A weekly pullout, which includes both an NiE supplement and stuff@school section, is distributed free with The Star exclusively to schools at a discounted price.

As a sponsor, your organisation can help more students improve not only their English, but also Maths and Science – and in the process, have fun while learning.

Help them find out what's going on in the world and expose them to the pleasure and excitement of reading.

Star-NiE teacher and student workshops complement the NiE programme. The workshops are held to brief teachers on how to use the The Star as a teaching tool.

Our trainers focus on how to make learning a rewarding experience for students, while providing hands-on activities for the participants.

For details, call The Star’s customer care unit at 03-7967 1777, from Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.

Scholarships from Down Under

ELEVEN Malaysian scholars and professionals have been selected as recipients of the 2008 Endeavour Awards, an Australian Government initiative to promote excellence in education.

The recipients, who received scholarships worth a total of RM2.8mil, will head Down Under to pursue their studies and undergo research and professional development at Australian universities.

Since its inception in 2006, the programme has provided two-way education exchange for more than 30 Australian and Malaysian students.

This year, in addition to the 11 recipients, two Australian scholars will pursue further studies at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) and Sunway Medical Centre.

One recipient, Wong Pooi Fong from Universiti Malaya, plans to undertake her postdoctoral research at the Mater Medical Institute in Queensland.

Another recipient, Avinash Doshi, has plans to pursue a Masters in petroleum engineering at the University of Adelaide by coursework.

Mustapha Kara-Ali from Australia will be pursuing his doctorate at IIUM, while Narelle Warren will go to the Sunway Medical Centre for her post-doctoral research on medical tourism.

The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE)

The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), in cooperation with the GE Foundation (USA), invites applications for the 2008 GE Foundation Scholars-Leaders Program or GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 is open to qualified undergraduates who gain admission into Malaysia higher education in the field of Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local universities.
The GE Foundation Scholarship is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

The GE Foundation established the scholarship fund as part of its philanthropic activity to encourage and support outstanding talents in countries where General Electric has offices and factories. Applications from ALL ethnic groups are highly encouraged.Completed applications must reach MACEE before February 8th 2008.
Scholarship Name
GE Foundation Scholarship 2008

Field Of Study
Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local university. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

Eligibility
Candidates accepted by a Malaysian institute of higher learning towards a bachelors degree as a first year student for the academic year 2007 will be considered for the award.
This GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 is for candidates who will not be receiving any financial assistance from other organizations.
Must be a Malaysian citizen majoring in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local university. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
The scholarship amount is RM 7,000 renewable up to 3 years, not including the first year of the degree program, based on certification of a continuing outstanding academic performance report received from the Dean of the university where enrolled.
All applicants need to have an e-mail account to receive updates on the scholarship.
All decisions of MACEE's Selection Committee are final.
Scholarship Value
The GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 amount is RM 7,000 renewable up to 3 years, not including the first year of the degree program, based on certification of a continuing outstanding academic performance report received from the Dean of the university where enrolled.

How to apply

6 applications (original + 5 copies).
6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of relevant examination results (6 copies each).
6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of LATEST Income Tax Notice of Assessment / EA form from both parents.
Photograph attached to each of the 6 application forms.
6 copies of CERTIFIED copies of the following documents from the Malaysian institution of higher education that you will be attending.
Letter of Acceptance
Officially issued statement of expenses for academic year 2007-2008.
Copies of letters of reference (2 referees, preferably from a teacher or a professor). Letter of reference by parents, immediate family members or relatives of applicant are not acceptable.
6 copies of CERTIFIED School Leaving Certificate & Testimonials from the previous institution/school attended.
Address application to:
GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program
18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak,
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.

Application forms for GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 can also be downloaded from here

Contact MACEE for more information on this scholarship:
MACEE
18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak,
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-21668878
Fax: 03-21661878

Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship

The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) is pleased to announce its annual competition for grants under the Fulbright Scholarship for graduate level study (Masters or Ph.D. degrees) and research in the United States for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Grants under the Malaysian Fulbright student scholarship will be administered as either degreeor non-degree grants (Dissertation Research), depending on whether the applicant is seeking to complete coursework or research toward his/her degree program at a Malaysian university or is seeking to obtain a degree from an American institution.

Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship are for periods of one academic year. Degree-track grants may be renewed for a second year.

Please note that grant renewals are recommended for approval by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarships Board on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically renewable.

Scholarship Name
Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship

Field Of Study
Preference will be given to those proposals which are consistent with MACEE's overall thematic approach for Fulbright awards, emphasizing these 5 general areas of study: American Studies, Malaysian Studies, Islamic Studies, Comparative Religion, Economics and Technology Transfer, Issues in Contemporary Society,International Relations

Students applying for Actuarial Sciences will be considered for the Fulbright Vijayashanker Memorial Award .

However, students applying for any other field of study than those mentioned above are encouraged to apply, as all highly qualified applicants will be considered. Students applying for MBA should take note that preferences are given to other fields of study.

Eligibility

1. Possess Malaysian citizenship
2. Be no more than 35 years of age at the time of application
3. Be in good health
4. Have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with Honors (hons.) and cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or its equivalent
5. Must have a TOEFL score of at least 100 (internet based test) on a test taken no more than two years prior to the time of application (note: certain fields and/or institutions may require a higher score)
6. Must have a GRE or GRE subject test or GMAT with minimum score as required by the institution of your choice. Please check with programs or universities that you are planning to apply about the required test
7. Be prepared to return to Malaysia immediately upon completion of study
8. Be available for interview in Kuala Lumpur.

Scholarship Value
Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship will be partial grants or otherwise require cost-sharing from the candidate's home institution, scholarships or other funding from the admitting university or from personal resources. While awards may be full grants, the category and amount of any specific award will be based upon available funding and other criteria as determined by the Academic committee during the selection process.

All decisions regarding category and amount of grant shall be final. Similarly, the amount of renewal funding shall be contingent upon financial circumstances affecting the Commission.
For graduate degree grants, efforts will be made to retain funding levels from the first to the second year. However, students should not assume this will take place.

How to apply

Applications must be made on the Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship. Application Form which can be obtained from:

Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange
18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak
200 Jalan Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA 50200

tel: 603 2166 8878
e-mail: mea@pc.jaring.my

The form can also be downloaded here or from Asian Scholarship Foundation's website at Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Scholarship

Curtin Sarawak Scholarship

Scholarship Info
A degree from Curtin is a mark of achievement of which you can be proud. It carries with it substantial prestige that makes the time and effort you invest more than worthwhile.

Curtin's reputation for excellence in the South East Asian region provided the basis for the Sarawak State Government's initiative to invite Curtin to establish an international university in Sarawak. Curtin's campus in Miri, Sarawak, commenced operations in February 1999. In 2002, the newly-established Lutong Campus opened and is a world-class facility where stylish, architecturally-designed buildings complement state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and sophisticated IT linkages provide student access to the resources of Curtin, Western Australia.

Scholarship Name
Curtin Sarawak Scholarship

Field Of Study
One year Foundation Program.

Eligibility

1. Malaysian Citizen.
2. Accepted for Curtin s Foundation Program and a full-time enrolled student.
3. Excellent SPM or GCE 0-Level results; students with 7A1s and above will be given more priority.
4. Active involvement in extra curricular and community activities.
5. Family Financial background

1st year degree Scholarship

Field Of Study
Any field of study.

Eligibility

1. Malaysian Citizen.
2. Accepted for Curtinis first year degree program.
3. 1A and 2B's for STPM or; CWA Foundation 80 and above, UEC - 2A's and 2 B's and GCE A Level - 2 B's.
4. To assist only with tuition fee for one year of Degree program

How to apply
Forms available at least 2 months before each intake.
To get from the Student Affairs counter and/or download from
www.curtin.edu.my

Closing Date
Normally a month before intake.

Scholarship by Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Hong Kong Polytechnic University is offering International Scholarships to excellent Malaysian students.

Selection is based on academic merit and overall excellence or performance. Scholarships up to HK$110,000 (approximately RM46,860) per annum are available for full-time undergraduate students.

There is no need for students to apply for scholarships. The University will identify outstanding applicants for award of scholarships. Applicants will be informed of the award of scholarships upon notification of the offer for admission.

For details, visit www.polyu.edu.hk/study or e-mail: asnlocal@polyu.edu.hk.

Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Scholarship

Yayasan Telekom Malaysia is a charity foundation instituted mainly towards the cause of furthering and improving the education of students and individuals by offering scholarship and financial aid for college for Malaysian students..

Scholars are admitted into renowned educational institutions approved by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia and the board of trustees of the foundation, via the award of scholarships and alike financial assistance.

Scholars will have the opportunity to experience the environment of the working profession either within Telekom Malaysia or other telecommunications and information technology based companies, locally and abroad. The programme looks towards the exposure to future employment, as well as obtaining valuable first hand work experience.

Scholarship Name
Yayasan Telekom Malaysia Scholarship

Requirements and qualifications for Local Degree Program

1. Condition of Age
1.1 For applicants with Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SPM or equivalent qualifications
Aged not above 19 years old on the date scholarship advertisement is first published.

1.2 For applicants with Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia, STPM or equivalent qualifications
Aged not above 20 years old on the date scholarship advertisement is first published.

1.3 For applicants with diploma or equivalent qualifications
Aged not above 21 years old on the date scholarship advertisement is first

2. Academic Criteria
2.1 For Preparatory/Matriculation/MMU Alpha stage/Diploma programmes:
- Possess SPM or equivalent with credits (i.e. 1A, 2A, 3B, 4B, 5C, 6C) in core subjects and subjects related to the field of study applying for.

2.2 For first degree/MMU Beta stage programmes:
- Possess diploma/matriculation/MMU Alpha or equivalent qualifications to the related discipline to be applied, with a CGPA (Collective Grade Point Average) of at least 3.00 or an overall average of grade 'B'. - Possess STPM with five (5) Principles, with a Principle 'A' in 'Pengajian Am'

2.3 Applicant must also have already been accepted and confirmed a place to study in national/local Universities/Institutions recognised by the Malaysian government or those listed by Yayasan Telekom Malaysia.

3. Applicants with SPM or equivalent:
3.1 Five (5) subjects are taken into consideration for study in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology and other related courses are as follows:

i. Bahasa Inggeris/English Language
ii. Matematik Moden/Modern Mathematics
iii. Matematik Tambahan/Additional Mathematics
iv. Best two (2) elective subjects from the following subject groups:
- Sains Tulen/Pure Science
- Teknologi/Technology
- Teknologi Maklumat/Information Technology
- Vokasional/Vocational

3.2 For courses in Business Management, Human Resource, Accounting, Marketing and other related courses, five (5) subjects are taken into consideration: i. Bahasa Inggeris/English Language ii. Matematik Moden/Modern Mathematics iii. Matematik Tambahan/Additional Mathematics iv. Best two (2) elective subjects from the following subject groups:
- Sains Tulen/Pure Science
- Sastera Ikhtisas/Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Teknologi/Technology
- Kemanusiaan/Humanities
- Vokasional/Vocational

4. Applicants with STPM or equivalent:
4.1 For study in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology and other related fields, subjects taken into consideration are:
i. Pengajian Am/General Studies
ii. Matematik Tulin/Pure Mathematics
iii. Matematik/Mathematics
iv. Fizik/Physics
v. Kimia/Chemistry

For study in Management, Human Resource, Accounting, Marketing and other related fields, subjects taken into consideration are
: i. Pengajian Am/General Studies
ii. Matematik/Mathematics
iii. Ekonomi/Economics
iv. Sejarah atau Geografi/History or Geography
v. Perakaunan/Accounting

5. Applicants with Diploma/Matriculation/MMU Alpha/Advanced Diploma
5.1 For students whose marking schemes are in the form of grades A, B, C and so on, an overall average of grade 'B' is required.

5.2 Must possess a CGPA of at least 3.00 otherwise.

Requirements and qualifications for Overseas Degree Program

1. Condition of Age
Aged not above 19 years old on 1st October of the year SPM results are published.

>2. Academic Criteria
2.1 A pass with distinctions in all registered subjects in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, SPM.

2.2 The candidate must obtain grade 1A in five (5) subjects related to the field of study applying for, and grade 2A in the remaining subjects.

2.3 Five (5) subjects are taken into consideration when applying for studies in the fields of Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or other science and technical related courses:
i. Bahasa Inggeris/English Language
ii. Matematik Moden/Modern Mathematics
iii. Matematik Tambahan/Additional Mathematics
iv. Fizik/Physics
v. One (1) best elective subject in any of the following subject groups:
- Sains Tulen/Pure Science
- Teknologi/Technology
- Teknologi Maklumat/Information Technology

2.4 Five (5) subjects are taken into consideration when applying for studies in the fields of Accounting, Business Management or courses of non technical and scientific nature:
i. Bahasa Inggeris/English Language
ii. Matematik Moden/Modern Mathematics
iii. Matematik Tambahan/Additional Mathematics
iv. Best two (2) elective subjects in any of the following subject groups:
- Sains Tulen/Pure Science
- Sastera Ikhtisas/Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Teknologi/Technology

Requirements and qualifications for Minor Scholarship Program

1. The Minor Scholarship Programme is open for application to all secondary school students in Malaysia from Form 1 to Form 5.

1.1 Applicants going into Form 1 need to possess four (4) grade 'A' in the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah, UPSR examination.

1.2 Applicants going into Form 4 need to possess at least six (6) grade 'A' and two (2) grade 'B' in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah, PMR examination.

1.3 Applicants coming from low-income families and with active co-curricular participation would be given priority.

How to apply
Applications may be made only in response to the publication of scholarship offer advertisements in major local newspapers soon after the results for the SPM and STPM examinations are released. Further information please contact

Yayasan Telekom Malaysia,
3rd Floor, Wisma Telekom Taman Desa,
Jalan Desa Utama, Off Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
E-Mail: biasiswa@telekom.com.my or click on www.products.telekom.com.my/ytm/PGI.HTM