MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) 2024 FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

National Policy Forum; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully-funded tuition

Monthly allowance

Opportunity for international study

Job summary

Nationalpolicyforum offers the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for 2024, aimed at postgraduate students intending to pursue full-time studies in Malaysia. The scholarship covers tuition fees and includes a monthly allowance, ensuring that students can focus entirely on their academic pursuits.

Eligible candidates must be graduates from the recipient countries of MIS, with a minimum of two semesters left in their study period. Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting necessary documentation including academic transcripts and a research proposal.

Qualifications

• Must submit a written research proposal of at least 1,000 words.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Good academic qualifications with a CGPA of 3.00 or higher.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD degree

Job description

MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP (MIS) 2024 FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

Fully-funded Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for postgraduate studies with a monthly allowance.

AREAS OF STUDY

Applicants are welcome to apply for any accredited courses with priorities given to courses under the following areas of study:

1. Education
2. Arts and Humanities
3. Social Sciences, Journalism and Information
4. Business, Administration and Law
5. Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics
6. Information and Communication Technologies
7. Engineering, Manufacturing and Construction
8. Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries and Veterinary
9. Health and Welfare (not including medicine, nursing and pharmacy)

WHO CAN APPLY

1. Graduates from the recipient countries of MIS 2024 who:
   • are citizens from the recipient countries of MIS 2024;
   • intend to pursue full-time postgraduate studies (Master’s/PhD) in Malaysia; or
   • are currently pursuing full-time postgraduate studies in Malaysian public universities and selected private higher education institutions

Please refer to the list of Recipient Countries of MIS 2024 below.

Please refer to the List of Universities below to view universities and institutions included under MIS.

With a minimum of two (2) semesters remaining before the end of the study period.

RECIPIENT COUNTRIES OF MIS 2024

High potential and excellent graduates from the following countries are welcome to apply for MIS:

HOW TO APPLY

1. Application for MIS can be accessed on our online application system via the link https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/index.php
2. Applicants will have to fill out and provide all the necessary information in the Application Form and upload the compulsory documents listed below scanned and saved in PDF format:
   • A certified copy of the passport as evidence of nationality (with a minimum validity of 6 months);
   • A certified copy of the academic transcript(s):
     • Transcripts of undergraduate studies (together with the master’s degree transcript for PhD applicants);
     • Reflect the record of all the courses taken throughout the previous study programme(s);
     • Must be submitted together with a certified official document issued by the applicant’s alma mater describing the institution’s grade system if the applicant’s transcript does not include information on CGPA, marks or score percentile.
   • A certified copy of English Proficiency test result (IELTS / TOEFL) or an official letter from the previous institution declaring English as the medium of instruction used for the obtained degree(s);
   • Letter of Recommendation from two (2) referees;
   • Admission letter to Malaysian university (if applicants are currently undertaking postgraduate studies or if applicants have secured admission to the university);
   • Curriculum Vitae;
   • Research Proposal (for Masters by Research and PhD applicants only)
3. All documents are required to be in English. If any documents are in a language other than English, certified translated copies must be provided.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Applicants must not be more than 40 or 45 years old at the time of application for master’s and PhD levels respectively.
2. Possessing good academic qualifications:
   • Master’s applicants: obtaining a CGPA of 3.00 / 2nd Class Upper (Honours) or higher at the bachelor’s degree level;
   • PhD applicants: obtaining a CGPA of 3.00 / excellent results at the Master’s level in courses related to the intended study program
3. Mastering good proficiency of English Language:
   • Obtaining an IELTS band 6.0 or higher;
   • Obtaining a total score of 550 or higher in TOEFL paper-based test (PBT);
   • Has obtained previous degree(s) with English used as the medium of instructions.
4. Submitting a written research proposal* with a minimum of 1,000 words that is relevant to the intended field of studies

*for Master’s by Research and PhD applicants only.

LEVEL OF STUDY

• Master’s degree
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree (Full-time study only)

LIST OF UNIVERSITIES

24. INCEIF University (INCEIF)

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Outstanding academic and co-curricular achievement.
2. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being, with a preference for Malaysia-related research topics.
3. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English language.

TERMS AND CONDITION

1. Scholars must undertake full-time study for postgraduate programs at the selected universities and higher education institutes. It is the responsibility of the scholars to confirm their admission to the university.
2. Scholars must not change their study program during the tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from the university and MOHE.
3. Scholars must fulfill the requirements of the study program and abide by Malaysian laws and the university’s rules, regulations, and codes of conduct.
4. Any suspension from the university will result in the scholar’s immediate suspension of the scholarship. Monthly allowances are not payable during the suspension.
5. It is the responsibility of the successful candidates to apply and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa, including a medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa. Further information and application details are available at https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my.
6. Scholars must maintain satisfactory academic progress and good standing throughout the study duration as stipulated by their host university, failure to do so will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
7. The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and higher education institutes and research must be carried out in Malaysia.
8. Scholars are not allowed to take any paid employment during the scholarship tenure unless they have written approval from the host university.