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Malaysian Government International Scholarships for Graduate Students Worldwide

Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2015
Malaysian International Scholarships (MIS)

Course(s) Offered:All courses
Course Level:Postgraduate (masters, PhD, Postdoctoral)
Provider:Malaysian Government
Country to Study in:Malaysia
Scholarship Description
The Malaysia International Scholarship(MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government (via the Ministry of Higher Education) 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/or private universities.
This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-
Not be more than 40 years (postgraduate)and 45 years (postdoctoral)of age during application.
Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper(Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0or 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:
IELTSAcademic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
TOEFLpaper-based test with a score of at least 580or computer-based test with a score of at least 230or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
In excellent health conditionand 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).

Selection Criteria:
Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-
High-level academic achievement.
The quality of the research proposal and it’s potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well being.
Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country may apply
Participating Institution(s)
Any of the accredited Malaysian public and/or private universities - please see the full list of schools on the official scholarship website (link to it is below)
Field(s) of study

Field of studies are 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, EXCLUDINGnursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy
Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

Number of awards
Not specified, but several will be awarded

Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the programme
Scholarship benefits
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 internship