The Malaysian
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan are awarded by the Malaysian
Government to the nominated students from the Commonwealth countries to study
at the post-graduate level in Malaysia.
This is a
Government to Government scheme without any bond imposed by Malaysia. The
awards for Masters degree are between 12 to 24 months depending on the courses.
Awards for pursuing PhD degree are for 3 years. The Awards are only applicable
for candidates pursuing full-time degree programme in Malaysia.
ELIGIBLITY
CRITERIA
To be
eligible for COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP), applicants
must fit the following criteria:-
- Not be more than 45 years 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 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
* The
Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at any
time (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed
and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).
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.
* Applicants
may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
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 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 Malaysian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP) page.