The Malaysia
International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to
attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic
studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's
effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Talented
international students with excellent academic records and outstanding
co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and
further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and
private universities. This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of
study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies
ELIGIBLITY
CRITERIA
To be
eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the
following criteria:-
- Not be more than 40 years
(Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) of
age during application.
- Obtained a minimum of Second Class
Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor
Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must
possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters
degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for
post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the
number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and
patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent
reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to
be carried out.
- Took one of the following English Language
Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of
application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
- IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
- TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or
computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or
internet-based test with a score at least 92.
- In excellent health condition and
certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical
examination is to be borne by the applicants.
- Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the
field of studies.
- Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate
and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will
be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance
or affiliation with the Universities in Malaysia).
VALUE OF
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each
scholarship consists of:-
- Air tickets from recipient’s capital city
to Malaysia
- An approved tuition fees
- Monthly maintenance allowance
- Annual grant for books and internal travel
- Medical / Health Insurance
- Installation and Termination grant
- Thesis allowance
- Visa
PRIORITY
STUDY AREAS
Field of
studies is in the following priority areas:
- Science and Engineering
- Agriculture and Fisheries
- Economics and Islamic Finance
- Information and Communication Technology
- Biotechnology
- Biosecurity and Food Safety
- Infrastructure and Utility
- Environmental Studies
- Health not including nursing, medicine,
clinical pharmacy.
SELECTION
CRITERIA
Applications
will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-
- High-level academic achievement
- The quality of the research proposal and
its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human
well-being.
- Excellent communication, writing and
reading skills in English Language
GENERAL
CONDITION OF AWARD
- Scholarship holder must undertake
full-time studies for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies at a campus
of Malaysian Universities.It is the responsibility of the scholarship
holders to confirm admission to the university.
- Scholarship holders must not change their
programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission
from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
- Scholarship holders must follow the
approved programmes and abide by the university’s rules, regulations and
codes of conduct.
- Any suspension from the university will
result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not
payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness.
- It is the responsibility of successful
candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an
appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the
scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa.
- Scholarship holders must maintain
satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host
university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn.
- The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian
universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia.
- Scholarship holders are not allowed to
take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval
from the host university.
HOW TO
APPLY
All
applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of
Education’s website at https://biasiswa.moe.gov.my/INTER/ starting
from 01 January 2014 until 31 March 2014.
For more
information and application please visit the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) page