ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS),
applicants must fit the following criteria:-
- Not be
more than 40 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.
- 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.
- 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
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
HOW TO APPLY
All applications should be made ONLINE through
Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://payloan.mohe.gov.my/INTER/ starting
from 15th January 2013 until 31st March 2013