Commonwealth Scholarships

The Malaysian Government offers up to ten
Commonwealth Scholarships each year. The awards are tenable at any Malaysian
public university, and are available to citizens of any Commonwealth country. It
is intended that seven will be at Masters level, and three for doctoral study.

The public universities in Malaysia are as
follows:

• 
  University of Malaya
  


• 
  National University of Malaysia
  


• 
  University Putra Malaysia
  


• 
  Science University of Malaysia
  


• 
  International Islamic
  University


• 
  Northern University of
  Malaysia


• 
  University of Technology
  Malaysia

Malaysia Commonwealth Scholarships

As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship and
Fellowship plan, the Malaysian Government invites up to two nominations for
postgraduate level study in Malaysia.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of the United
  Kingdom


• Applicants must be a graduate of a
  University or College in their own countries or holders of an equivalent
  qualification


• Applicants must have a minimum standard of
  upper second class honours at bachelor's degree level. In addition,
  applicants for PhD level must possess very good results at Masters degree
  level in a similar field to their intended PhD study


• Scholarships will not be awarded to
  candidates wishing to undertake undergraduate studies, post-doctoral
  research, clinical training or second Masters/PhD degrees


• Scholarships will be valid for only one
  degree and not eligible for continuation to another higher degree

Further information is available in the
below prospectus (pages 10 to 15):

Prospectus

Application forms and medical forms are
available below:

Application Form


Medical Form

Applications should be on the
official application form, together with all requested supporting documentation,
and should be sent to:

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC)

c/o ACU, Woburn House

20-24 Tavistock Square

London WC1H 9HF

Email enquiries to: csfpout@acu.ac.uk

The Motorola Scholarship 2008/2009

Motorola Malaysia, which is mainly based in
Penang, has announced its partnership with a number of selected public and
private tertiary institutions and universities in the country to provide a
series of scholarship awards to undergraduate and graduate students.

These scholarships have been provided for a
number of years, and this year, they have come back with yet more opportunities.

3 main scholarships introduced are the Motorola
Gold Award, Motorola Scholarship Awards for Masters & Degree, and finally the
Motorola Book Prize and the three combine to make up a total sum of RM240,000.
The 3 main scholarship fields available for grab are:

1. Mechanical Engineering (JD 76144)


2. Electrical Engineering (JD 76145)


3. Software Engineering (76147)

As aligned with the company’s tradition to hire
the brightest minds, the scholarship awards are also intended to be given out to
top achievers and versatile students with all around excellence. On top of the
scholarship amount, selected recipients will also get the opportunity to undergo
training and internship program at Motorola, as well as job opportunities.

The
Penang plant is Motorola’s largest facilities in Asia, which manufactures
two-way radios and houses a design center, employing more than 1,000 engineers.

Apart from students pursuing degree, the mobile
communication giant also provides scholarship for its own deserving employees
who wish to enroll in Engineering related Degree and Masters programs. Among the
participating universities and colleges include UIA (International Islamic
University Malaysia), KDU Penang (Kolej Damansara Utama), Monash University, UKM,
Nottingham University, UPM, Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Universiti
Tenaga Nasional (Uniten)

To apply, go to Motorola Global Career (Click
here), search the relevant scholarship through the corresponding Job ID
mentioned above, and follow the instruction.

Click here for Press Release on the Motorola Scholarship Award.

Taylor’s National Scholarships 2009

Since its inception, Taylor’s University College
has awarded over RM27 million worth of scholarships benefiting over 6,300
students. As one of the pioneers and leading institutions of higher education in
Malaysia, Taylor’s has always held steadfast to our commitment of educating a
new generation of global leaders, while giving back to society.

In addition, we are also strongly embedded with
the late Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Loy Hean Heong’s philosophy of the power of education
- that education empowers students towards making our world a richer and happier
place.

The National Scholarship programme was
introduced in 2005 with the objective of providing tertiary scholarship
opportunities to students who have performed academically well in schools. More
than 250 students have benefited from this scholarship programme each year since
its inception.

This scholarship programme is opened to all SPM
students sitting for their examination in 2008. Applications are based on
school’s forecast/ trial examinations results.

Click

here to download the PDF of the Taylor’s Scholarships 2009.

For more information, you can visit Taylor’s
website at
www.taylors.edu.my

The International Medical University (IMU) Scholarships 2009

The International Medical University (IMU) has
recognized that there are many Malaysian students who aspire to be a health
sciences professional. For various reasons, some of these students are not able
to achieve their life-long ambition, including those students whose families do
not have the financial resources to support them for entry into an international
institution like the IMU.

In view of this, the IMU has established a
number of scholarships to be awarded to:

1. Two (2) students to pursue the
   undergraduate medical course in Malaysia leading to the MBBS (IMU).


2. Two (2) students to pursue the entire
   eight (8) semesters of the twinned undergraduate pharmacy course leading to
   the MPharm (Hons) degree (in collaboration with the University of
   Strathclyde).


3. One (1) student to pursue the Bachelor of
   Pharmacy programme to be conducted wholly in IMU, leading to the BPharm (Hons).


4. Two (2) students to pursue the Bachelor of
   Nursing degree leading to the BNursing (Hons).

Students who wish to apply must have excellent
academic background together with other qualities, including strong
extra-curricula activities and who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be
unable to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or nursing.

These prestigious scholarships are established
to reflect the IMU’s contribution to society. It also is an integral part of the
University’s staff development scheme to groom young individuals with high
potential to be part of the future IMU faculty for training of medical, pharmacy
and allied health professionals. This is in line with our nations strive towards
excellence in education and health care in the 21st century.

For enquiries or more information, please
contact:

Tel : (603) 8656 7272 / 73

Fax : (603) 8656 1018

Email : enquiry@imu.edu.my

Shariah Scholarship Award Frm BNM

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