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

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