MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 2018

1. Malaysian Scholarships for International Students for Postgraduate

Studies

The Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia offers Malaysia International Scholarship

(MIS) programmes for international students to pursue full-time studies at post-
graduate level at Malaysian universities. The scholarships can be applied via the
Scholarship Division, Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia. The MIS Award is an
initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brains from around the world
to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support
Malaysian Government's efforts to attract, motivate and retain talents from abroad.

2. Eligibility Criteria

(i) applicants must be not more than 40 years of age for postgraduate studies and
45 years of age for post-doctoral studies.

(ii) For academic qualification:

• A minimum of CGPA of 3.5/4.0 undergraduate level for postgraduate
applicants.
• a minimum CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Master's Degree in a field which is
similiar to the intended field for Doctorate study;
• For post-doctoral programme, the applicants will be evaluated based
on the number of journal published at least 2 publications, referred/non
referred journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral
candidates must have excellent reputation in research and possesses
knowledge related to the intended research field

(iii) Undertook one of the following English Language Proficiency Test (must not
exceed two years of validity during application) with a minimum scores of:
• 6.5 for IELTS Academic Test; OR
• 580 for TOEFL paper-based test; OR
• 230 for TOEFL computer-based test; OR
• 92 for TOEFL internet-based test.

(iv) Undergone medical examination and certified healthy by a registered Medical

Doctor. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants.

(v) Prepared a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia
(research based programme only).

(vi) Gained admission into a postgraduate or post-doctoral study 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).

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3. Each scholarship consists of:

(i) return air tickets from the recipients' capital city to Malaysia;
(ii) an approved tuition fees by the respective university;
(iii) monthly maintenance allowance;
(iv) medical / health insurance;
(v) yearly grant for books and domestic travel;
(vi) thesis allowance (for PhD and Post-Doctoral study, will be paid periodically
From the beginning of research -after proposal defence and the balance will be
paid only upon submission of the thesis); and
(vii) installation and termination grant.
* The Governments 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).

4. Selection Criteria

Applicants will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

(i) High-level academic achievement
(ii) The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards
advancement of technology and human well-being.

5. General Conditions of Awards

The following conditions applies to all scholarship holders :

(i) Scholarship recipients must undertake full-time post-graduate studies at any
Public Universities in Malaysia. It is the responsibility of the scholarship
recipients to confirm admission into the university.

(ii) Scholarship recipients are not allowed to change their programme during the
tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university
and the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.

(iii) Scholarship recipients must follow the approved programmes and abide by the
university's rules, regulation and codes of conduct. Any suspension from the
university will result in immediate suspension of the scholarship. Monthly
allowances will not be paid during suspension.

(iv) Scholarship recipients are responsible for securing an appropriate entry visa
including medical examination.

(v) Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as
stipulated by their host univerisity and degree programme failing which the
scholarship will be withdrawn.

(vi) It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the
requirements for the issuance of an appropriate entry visa including medical
examination. Nevertheless, the offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the
granting of a visa.

(vii) The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be
carried out in Malaysia.

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 (viii) Scholarship recipients are not allowed to take any paid employment in Malaysia
during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university.

6. Priority Study Areas

(i) Science and Engineering

(ii) Biotechnology
(iii) Agriculture and Fisheries
(iv) Biosecurity and Food Safety
(v) Economics and Islamic Finance
(vi) Infrastructure and Utility
(vii) Information and Communication
(viii) Environmental Studies Technology
(ix) Health Science excluding dentistry, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.

7. Placement in Malaysian Universities

(i) Application for admission into the university is the responsibility of the
candidates. Interested applicants are advised to apply before the beginning of
the academic year which falls on the month of September and February for
most of Malaysian public universities. However, proof of admission is not a pre-
requisite to the award.The list of universities are:

Public Universities Private Universities

Universiti Malaya (UM) Universiti Teknologi Petronas
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) (UTP)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (UNITEN)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) Multimedia University (MMU)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) International Centre For
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) Education In Islamic Finance
Universiti Tun Hussien Onn Malaysia (UTHM) (INCEIF)
Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM) Monash University Malaysia
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) The University of Nottingham
Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) Malaysia
Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) Management and Science
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) University (MSU)
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) Asia Pacific University (APU)
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)
Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)

(ii) The Selection Comittee will only consider qualified applicants with outstanding
academic achievement and professional performance.

(iii) The scholarship does not guarantee a placement in the university.

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HOW TO APPLY

(i) Complete the Personal Details Form and fill in all section completely. Please
ensure all information is correct.

(ii) Please attach the application form together with the following documents:
 Recent passport size photograph.
 Completed Medical Report.
 A certified copy of academic transcript
 A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as
a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing
Service/IELTS)
 Curriculum Vitae.
 Admission letter from Malaysian University (if any)
 Endorsement Form.

(iii) You are required to complete all the Personal Details Form, Endorsement Form
and Medical Report. Please bring the application form and required documents to
the Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education
(Kemenristekdikti) or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS
scholarship in your country to get the endorsement.

(iv) All applications need to submit to the Embassy of Malaysia Jakarta before
Sunday, 15th April 2018 and we will inform the successful candidate through
email.

(v) All certificates and related documents submitted must be certified by a

recognized official or the issuing institution and must bear the official
stamp and signature of the certifier.

(vi) Official translation in English is required for transcript in other language.

FURTHER INQUIRIES

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Scholarship Division
Level 2, No 2, Tower 2,
Jalan P5/6, Precint 5
62200 Putrajaya
Tel: +603-88706000
Fax: 603-88844701
Website : http://www.mohe.gov.my/penajaan/antarabangsa/mis

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST

All applicant must provide the following documents:

No. Documents ()

1 Personal Details Form
2 Recent passport size photograph.
3 Completed Medical Report.
4 A certified copy of academic transcript
5 A certified copy of English Language proficiency
certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL
or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
6 Curriculum Vitae
7 Admission letter from Malaysian University (if any)
8 Endorsement Form

Please submit all documents to:

EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA
Education Malaysia Indonesia
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said,
Kav. X/6, No. 1-3, Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12950

Dateline: 15 April 2018 (Sunday)

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 PERSONAL DETAILS

Please fill up this form below and return back to us at :

EMBASSY OF MALAYSIA
Education Malaysia Indonesia
Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said,
Kav. X/6, No. 1-3, Kuningan
Jakarta Selatan 12950

Email for any inquiries : educationmalaysia.id@gmail.com

PERSONAL
Full Name : ….……………………………………………………………………………
Passport No. : ….……………………………………………………………………………
Email Address : ….……………………………………………………………………………
Bank Name : ….……………………………………………………………………………
Bank Address : ….……………………………………………………………………………
….……………………………………………………………………………
….……………………………………………………………………………
Account Number : ….……………………………………………………………………………
Current Address : ….…………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………….

Mobile Phone No. : ………………………………………………………………………

EDUCATION DETAILS

Name of University : ….…………………………………………………………………….

Commencement : ………………………………………………………………………………
Date of Studies
Current Semester : ………………………………………………………………………………
Registration Date for : ………………………………………………………………………………

*Note: Please complete this form with the CAPITAL LETTER except (email address), and please attach your
bank account copy. The students are advised to open Bank Islam Account

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 ENDORSEMENT FORM
(TO BE COMPLETED BY NOMINATING GOVERNMENT)

PLEASE NOTE:
Please print Personal Details Form and attach to this form. This Endorsement Form
to be completed and endorsed by the Ministry of Research, Technology and
Higher Education (Kemenristekdikti) or the relevant agency responsible for the
Malaysia International Scholarship in your country. If you’re already in Malaysia,
kindly get the endorsement from your nearest Embassy/High Commission.
Incomplete and/or unendorsed forms cannot be processed.
The Government of: ___________________________________________________
Nominate ___________________________________________________
(name of applicant)
For the scholarship (Academic Year 2018/2019) under Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) and
certifies that:

(a) all information supplied by the nominee is complete and correct;

(b) the nominee had adequate knowledge, appropriately tested of his/her English
Language which can be used for selection purposes in the proposed host country;
(c) the nominee have not been convicted of any criminal charge in this country nor in any
other country; and
(d) there is no criminal investigation against nominee in respect of any criminal activity in
this country.
Remarks: ________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________ _____________________________________
(Name) (Signature of responsible Government official)

Address of Department / Ministry:

___________________________________ ______________________________________
(Designation) ______________________________________
______________________________________
Official Seal/Stamp: Office Tel. No:
Office Fax. No:
Email:
Date:

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