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

UCSI Scholarship Award

UCSI offers various scholarship awards every year to deserving students. Internally, UCSI offers UCSI scholarship and A-Levels scholarship. UCSI also contributes scholarship to some education funds namely the Star Education Fund, Sin Chew Daily Scholarship Awards, Nanyang Tertiary Education Scholarship and MAPCU Scholarship.

Students at UCSI may apply for the following scholarships:

1. Tan Sri Ahmad Razali Merit Scholarship Awards 2008
2. UCSI Scholarship (Internal)
3. A - Levels Scholarship
4. Star Education Fund
5. Sin Chew Daily Scholarship Awards
6. Nanyang Tertiary Education Scholarship
7. NST-MAPCU Scholarship Awards

For details CLICK HERE.

The SOCSO Education Fund

Background

The Social Security Organization provides social security protection by social insurance including medical and cash benefits, provision of artificial aids and rehabilitation to employees to reduce the sufferings and to provide financial guarantees and protection to the family.

SOCSO is the abbreviation for Social Security Organization. It is commonly known in the Malay term as PERKESO or Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial.

One of the benefits, which SOCSO provides for Malaysians is the education benefit, which comes in the form of a loan disbursed out to dependent children who are recipients of a monthly benefit for Dependent's Benefit, Survivor's Pension, children of an employee who are recipients of a monthly benefit of Permanent Disablement and Invalidity Pension

Although this benefit is in the form of a loan, it can, however, be converted into a scholarship if the child obtains excellent result.

Eligibility Criteria
Those who are eligible for the loans include the following:-

Dependent children of an employee receiving Invalidity Pension or periodic permanent disablement who are below 21 years of age and unmarried at the time of the application.

Dependent children of an insured person who has died as a result of an employment injury or while receiving invalidity pension or before reaching age 55 and who fulfills the contribution qualifying conditions. They should be below 21 years of age and unmarried.

Dependent Children who are above 21 years of age, receiving a monthly benefit and already studying in an institution of higher learning and unmarried at the time of application.

Dependent Children who have been offered places and have registered in any university or college or Local Institution of Higher Learning including institution that has a twinning programme on condition the degree is completed locally. They must also be registered with the Ministry of Education, to acquire a degree, diploma or a certificate which is awarded by the National Vocational Training Council, Ministry of Human Resources.

Dependent Children who have not been given any other scholarship or loan by any other authority.

Dependent Children whose families' finances are insufficient to support the cost of the education

Amount Of Award & Duration
The amount of the loan depends on the course undertaken, and includes the cost of living and other expenditure as determined for loans by SOCSO. The actual amount of the loan includes the following:

* Course fees
* expenses which will be determined from time to time are:

» Subsistence
» Flight cost
» Books
» Instruments
» Expenditure for preparation of a thesis

The application for the SOCSO Education Fund can be made completing the "PERMOHONAN PINJAMAN PENDIDIKAN PERKESO" form which is available at the SOCSO Local Office.
The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)
SOCSO Tower
Lot 281, Jalan Ampang
50538 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: No:03-42535320
Call Centre:03-42575755
E-mail:perkeso@gov.my

No specific datelines mentioned

United Kingdom - University of Hull Masters Studentships in Medical Engineering

EPSRC Studentships

The taught Master of Science (MSc) in Medical Engineering is a specialist programme that involves the Centre for Medical Engineering and Technology (CMET) at the University of Hull, the Hull-York Medical School and the local NHS Hospital Trust.

The aim of the MSc is to provide graduates with the skills necessary to work in the rapidly expanding medical devices industry. It combines training and courses in the latest computer modelling techniques, biomaterials and medical devices, together with product innovation techniques and knowledge of medical device standards and regulatory matters, all put into practice through a medical devices project.

Successful applicants will normally hold a second class degree in an engineering or related discipline, or possibly a relevant life sciences or clinical degree. However, less well qualified applicants with relevant industrial experience may be considered.

Full EPSRC-funded scholarships are available for suitable UK students, providing full tuition fees and an annual maintenance allowance of £9,600. Partial funding is available for EU students (tuition fees only), while international (non EU) students may be eligible for a bursary towards the cost of their tuition fees.

For more information on how to apply, contact Mrs R Brant (Postgraduate Admissions Secretary, CMET) at r.l.brant@hull.ac.uk or Dr M J Fagan (Director, CMET) at m.j.fagan@hull.ac.uk

Closing date: 1 May 2008

APEC SCHOLARSHIP

NTU is offering scholarships to nationals of member countries of ASEAN* (except Singapore) to pursue a full-time Masters programme in one the following:

(a) Master of Arts (Contemporary China)
(b) Master of Business Administration
(c) NTU-Waseda Double MBA
(d) Master of Science (Accountancy, Applied Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Strategy or Technology Management)
(e) Master of Mass Communication
(f) Master of Science in:

Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Communications Engineering, Communication Software & Networks, Computer Control & Automation, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Digital Media Technology, Embedded Systems, Environmental Engineering, Financial Engineering, Human Factors Engineering, Information Studies, Information Systems, International Construction Management, International Political Economy, International Relations, Knowledge Management, Logistics, Maritime Studies, Mechanical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Signal Processing, Smart Product Design, Strategic Studies.

* ASEAN members include Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

For more details, visit www.ntu.edu.sg

Education Plan For Children

Education plans should have the following features:-

• Education fund at child's college age -- which allows you to withdraw funds when your child reaches certain ages such as 18 or 21 years old.
• Payor benefit (should either one or both parents die or become incapacitated, the plan runs by itself)

There are 2 ways to fund your child's education plan:

• Insurance Education Plan
• Unit trust

Insurance Education Plan

Insurance education plan's features normally have payor benefits. One significant advantage of such plan is that should the contributor die or be totally and permanently disabled, the future payments due until the plan matures are immediately waived. The beneficiary will receive the benefits as defined in the plan, i.e., the child's education fund is secured no matter what happens.

Another advantage of using insurance education plan is the tax deduction.

Education Planning through Unit Trust

However, if you choose to fund your child education by investing in unit trust, remember to complement it with an equivalent term life plan, so that should the payor die or become incapacitated, the there will still be a fund for your child to continue pursue his or her education dream.

The investment portfolio must also be monitored closely and rebalanced every year, so that as the child's age grows closer to his or her tertiary education age, the fund should be rebalanced to more conservative portfolios.

Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah Scholarship

THE Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah Award / Scholarship is open to all women earning their first degrees from Malaysian public and private universities, including those in twinning programmes.

Applicants are required to write an 800-word essay on a current issue determined by the foundation, as well as demonstrate achievements in the academic and extra-curricular or community service fields.

Those who are shortlisted will be invited to write a second essay and attend an interview session with the panel of judges.

The recipients of the award will receive assistance to enter a leadership or internship programme at a suitable company, either locally or abroad.

They will also receive a cash prize to help with their expenses during the programme, as well as become Fellows of the foundation.

The sole recipient for 2007 was Universiti Malaysia Perlis manufacturing engineering student V. Meera.

Applications for the 2008 Award will open in March.

For enquiries, e-mail Eena Khalil at eena@yayasantuankufauziah.org or visit http://www.yayasantuankufauziah.org.

How To Get A Scholarship To A UK University

There are many sources of funding if you want to study in the UK. The British Government and other UK organisations provide a number of scholarships and awards for international students.

A. Who should I approach?

1. Start with your own Ministry or Department of Education. It should be able to give you information about the funding available.

2. The British Council. They may have an office in your own country and will tell you about the relevant schemes.

3. If there's no British Council locally, try the British Embassy or High Commission.

B. How Do I Apply?

1. Many grant-making organisations have strict requirements which you must meet so read the conditions carefully.

2. Apply for your grant at least one year before the start of your course and make sure you know the deadline for applying.

3. Fill in the application form clearly and concisely. Use the grant-making body's application form if there is one.

Useful tip: The grant-making bodies usually award only small amounts of money, which will not cover the full cost of tuition fees and living expenses, so make sure you have enough money for your fees and living needs. It's nearly impossible to organise financial help once you're here and you may be refused UK entry without proof of sufficient funds.

C. Scholarship Sources:

1. British Chevening Scholarships
http://www.chevening.com/

2. Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowships Plan (CSFP)
Funded by the Department for International Development and the Foreign & Commonwealth Office for citizens of a Commonwealth country or a British dependent territory.
http://www.csfp-online.org/

3. British Marshall Scholarships
For US citizens under 26 years of age, graduated from a US university.
http://www.marshallscholarship.org/

4. Charles Wallace Manchester Merit Award
Funded jointly by four of the region's universities, the Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust provides awards for one-year postgraduate students who are resident in Pakistan and have been accepted for a taught Masters course. For further information contact intoff@mmu.ac.uk

5. Fulbright Scholarships
Funded by the Department for Education & Employment and the US government. http://www.fulbright.co.uk/ or http://www.iie.org/

6. Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme (ORSAS)
For full-time postgraduate students undertaking research. Selection is by academic merit and research potential only, so you can apply whatever your nationality or finances. The grant will meet the difference between the home and overseas tuition fees, so you'll only have to pay home fees and your living costs. For further information contact Clare Holdcroft: C.Holdcroft@mmu.ac.uk

7. Royal Fellowships
For post-doctoral scientists undertake research in the UK.
http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk/

8. Canon Foundation Research Fellowships to Europe and Japan
Research Fellowships to post-graduate European and Japanese researchers.
http://www.canonfoundation.org/

9. Council for Assisting Refugee Academics
CARA makes small grants to help refugee academics rebuild their lives and careers in the UK.
http://www.academic-refugees.org/

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Biasiswa, Geran Pelajaran dan Dermasiswa Yayasan Felda

Fokus kegiatan Yayasan ialah dalam bidang Pendidikan dan Kesihatan. Bidang lain ialah Penyelidikan, Kebajikan, Kebudayaan dan Warisan Negara. PENDIDIKAN Biasiswa, Geran Pelajaran dan Dermasiswa Menawarkan biasiswa, geran pelajaran dan dermasiswa kepada pelajar di Institusi Pengajian Tinggi Awam dalam negeri sahaja. Biasiswa diberi kepada pelajar yang mengikuti Ijazah Pertama sahaja. Geran pelajaran dan dermasiswa diberi kepada pelajar Ijazah Pertama dan Ijazah Lanjutan. Pelajar yang tidak menerima sebarang bentuk bantuan kewangan daripada mana-mana penaja sahaja layak memohon. Pelajar yang permohonannya tidak diluluskan oleh mana-mana agensi Kerajaan kerana masalah tidak membuat pembayaran balik pinjaman sendiri atau keluarga tidak akan dipertimbangkan. Permohonan terbuka sepanjang tahun dan borang permohonan boleh diperolehi daripada Jabatan Hal Ehwal Pelajar IPTA. KURSUS DAN LATIHAN KEMAHIRAN Mengendali dan melaksanakan kursus akademik dan latihan kemahiran di Institut Teknologi Utama (ITU), Kolej Integrasi Ilmu (KINI) dan Pusat-Pusat Latihan. Kursus yang ditawarkan dan tempat latihan ialah seperti berikut :- Kursus Intensif Bahasa Inggeris Kursus Intensif Bahasa Inggeris dilaksanakan di Felda English Language Centre, Institut Teknologi Utama (ITU), Kelana Jaya dan Segamat. Pelajar hanya dikenakan Yuran Pendaftaran sebanyak RM100.00. Kursus dijalankan selama 8 minggu hingga 12 minggu. Pemohon mestilah telah menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. Borang Permohonan boleh diperolehi daripada pejabat Yayasan Felda. Kursus Penjagaan Kesihatan Kursus Penjagaan Kesihatan dilaksanakan di Institut Teknologi Utama (ITU), Kelana Jaya. Pelajar hanya dikenakan Yuran Pendaftaran sebanyak RM100.00. Kursus dijalankan selama 12 minggu. Pemohon mestilah telah menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. Borang Permohonan boleh diperolehi daripada pejabat Yayasan Felda. Kursus Usahawan Kursus Usahawan dilaksanakan di Kolej Integrasi Ilmu (KINI) Kerteh, Terengganu. Kursus ini dijalankan selama 4 minggu. Permohonan terbuka kepada pelajar lepasan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia, usahawan atau bakal usahawan yang ingin mendalami bidang tersebut, pelajar lepasan kursus dan latihan kemahiran. LATIHAN KEMAHIRAN i) Latihan kemahiran yang dijalankan menggunakan Standard Kemahiran Pekerjaan Kebangsaan (NOSS) Jabatan Kemahiran Malaysia. Kursus-kursus ini diadakan di Kolej Integrasi Ilmu (KINI) dan Pusat Latihan Trolak. Pelajar hanya dikenakan Yuran Pendaftaran sebanyak RM100 hingga RM150. Pelajar mestilah telah menduduki peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia. Borang Permohonan boleh diperolehi daripada pejabat Yayasan Felda. TEMPAT LATIHAN LATIHAN DITAWARKAN KINI Mempaga, Pahang Pembantu Kaunter Hadapan Kerani Tempahan Tiket Atendan Bilik Katering Pembuat Bakeri Pembuat Pastri Pramusaji KINI Trolak, Perak Juruteknik Sistem Komputer Desktop Publishing Pereka Grafik Multimedia KINI Raja Alias, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus Pembuat pakaian lelaki dan wanita Pendandan Rambut KINI Kerteh, Terengganu Kursus Usahawan Kursus Intensif Bahasa Inggeris Penjagaan Kesihatan Pusat Latihan Trolak, Perak Juruteknik Kenderaan Motor Juruteknik Penyembur Cat Automatif Juruteknik Motosikal Juruteknik Elektrik PROJEK ASRAMA DAN RUMAH ANGKAT i) Mengambil rumah angkat anak yatim. Rumah yang dipilih akan diberi bantuan kewangan dan kemudahan-kemudahan yang diperlukan. KESIHATAN i) Membantu mereka yang tidak berkemampuan termasuk warga emas melebihi 60 tahun mendapatkan rawatan perubatan. ii) Sebuah pusat hemodialisis bertempat di Anjung Felda, Jalan Maktab, Kuala Lumpur telah ditubuhkan pada tahun 1999 bagi memberi rawatan kepada pesakit buah pinggang yang tidak berkemampuan. Pesakit dikenakan kos nominal bagi rawatan ini. iii) Menderma mesin dialysis kepada Pusat Hemodialisis Kerajaan dan Badan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) yang beroperasi secara amal. Kriteria penting ialah bilangan pesakit menunggu mendapatkan rawatan. Menderma alat bantuan sokongan Kesihatan melalui pembelian alat pendengaran, cermin mata, kaki palsu, kerusi roda serta peralatan implant kepada yang memerlukan tetapi tidak mampu membelinya sendiri. PENYELIDIKAN i) Membiayai projek penyelidikan bagi bidang-bidang tertentu yang boleh dimanfaatkan oleh masyarakat. KEBUDAYAAN DAN WARISAN i) Menaja projek memulihara, mencantik dan menyelenggara tempat-tempat menarik dari segi sejarah, kebudayaan dan alam sekitar dengan memberi tumpuan kepada projek "eco-tourism". ii) Membiayai projek-projek pemeliharaan alam sekitar. iii) Menghulur bantuan kewangan kepada mereka yang memerlui, bertujuan meringankan beban dan membantu membasmi kemiskinan. SUMBANGAN AM i) Melaksanakan projek-projek lain selaras dengan keperluan semasa. ii)Yayasan juga akan bekerjasama dan menjalinkan hubungan serta memberi sokongan kepada badan kebajikan dan yayasan-yayasan lain bagi menjayakan program-program selaras dengan tujuan penubuhannya.

Untuk maklumat lanjut sila hubungi:-

PENGURUS BESAR
YAYASAN FELDA
TINGKAT 1, BLOK A, ANJUNG FELDA
JALAN MAKTAB,
54000 KUALA LUMPUR
NO. TEL : 603-2693 4224 / 603-2692 5389/603-7152
NO. FAX: 603-2693 1244
E-MAIL: yayasan@felda.net.my

Geran Pendidikan Bumiputera - SEGi College

1. Applicable for all 3+0 degree and diploma level programmes only at SEGi College campuses.

2. Open to all bumiputera students.

3. Full coverage of tuition fees by PTPTN.

4. Study grant holders must meet the minimum entry requirement for the programme.

5. Study grant holders must maintain a CGPA of 2.0 to continue to enjoy the study grant. If and when student fail to meet this criteria, he or she will have to immediately pay tuition fees for that semester.

6. Study grant holders must be active in co-curricular activities and contribute a minimum of 10 hours per week to the College.

7. Study grant covers the full duration of the programme.

8. Grant does not cover accomodation and subsistence.

9. If and when the study grant holder discontinue with his or her studies, the unused portion of the grant is not refundable nor exchangeable for cash.

10. Terms and conditions of the Bumiputera study grant may be modified and ammended from time to time as deemed appropriate by SEGi College

11. SEGi College reserves the right to review study grants awarded on a yearly basis. In exceptional cases, a study grant may be withdrawn in the event of gross misconduct or failure to meet the required academic grades.

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Yayasan Proton Scholarship

Proton vision is to become a successful Malaysian automotive engineering and manufacturing company globally by being customer oriented and producing competitively priced and innovative products.

To meet this challenge, Proton is putting together a team of people who are fresh, vibrant, innovative and courageous. With the myriad of activities and skills that Proton generates from engineering and designing, to manufacturing and international marketing. Proton employee though vastly experienced is continuously and aggressively learning new skills.

Scholarship Name
Yayasan Proton Scholarship

Field Of Study
Bachelors Degree in Engineering - Electronics / Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics / Automotive Engineering / Bachelors Degree in Marketing / Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy

Eligibility

1. Pursuing the above courses in local universities.
2. Those who are currently pursuing undergraduate studies in the 1st, 2nd. or 3rd. year posses minimum CGPA of 3.0 or Second Class Upper or equivalent and have not received any financial assistance from other organizations are encouraged to apply.
3. SPM leavers with Grade A in the following subjects:

* BM, English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry for Engineering course.
* BM, English, Maths, Accounting Principles and Basic Economics for Marketing and Accountancy course.

How to apply
Interested candidate must submit their resume together with photocopies of all examination results, relevant certificates, letter of acceptance by the Universities (if any) and passport sized photograph to:

Head of HR Planning & Staffing,
Human Resource Division,
Perusahaan Otomobil National Berhad,
Hicom Industrial Estate, Batu 3,
PO BOX 7100, 40918 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel No: 03-5191 1055 Fax No: 03-5191 9120
Email: recruit@proton.com