Malaysia International Scholarships (MIS)
Gov’t of Malaysia
Masters/PhD/Postdoc
Study in: Malaysia
Course starts 2015
Brief description:
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) for International Students is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to draw in the simplest brains from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government’s effort to draw in, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
Host Institution(s):
Malaysian Public and personal Universities
Field(s) of study:
This scholarship is split into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-Doctoral Studies. Field of studies are within the following priority areas:
a) Science and Engineering
b) Agriculture and Fisheries
c) Economics and Islamic Finance
d) Information and Communication Technology
e) Biotechnology
f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
g) Infrastructure and Utility
h) Environmental Studies
i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy
*Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above
Number of Scholarships:
Not specified
Target group:
Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds
Scholarship value/inclusions:
Each scholarship consists of:
a) Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
b) An approved tuition fees
c) Monthly maintenance allowance
d) Annual grant for books and internal travel
e) Medical / insurance
f) Installation and Termination grant
g) Thesis allowance
h) Visa
Eligibility:
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the subsequent criteria: –
a) Not be quite 40 years (Postgraduate) and 45 years (Post-doctoral) aged during application.
b) Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of three .5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Master’s Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or excellent result at Master’s degree level during a similar field of intended PhD study. additionally, for the post-doctoral programme, the choice is going to be evaluated supported by the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio, and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have an excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge associated with the research to be administered.
c) Took one among the subsequent English Proficiency Test less than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
– IELTS Academic Test with a score of a minimum of 6.5; or
– TOEFL paper-based test with a score of a minimum of 580 or computer-based test with a score of a minimum of 230 or internet-based test with a score of a minimum of 92.
d) In excellent health condition and authorized by a licensed Doctor/Medical Professional. the value of checkup is to be borne by the applicants
e) Wrote a proposal that’s relevant to the sector of studies.
f) Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer are going to be accepted at the time of application or features confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the schools in Malaysia).
How to apply
Scholarship Council Canada has electronic application center, fill in the form and upload your documents. Upon successful application submission, you will receive an acknowledgment and electronic payment receipt. Keep it safe as a reference and wait for the outcome. Scholarship Council Canada team will take care of your further process upon qualifying.
Official Scholarship Council Canada Website: https://apply.
