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Sunday, May 4th, 2008 |
THE University of Portsmouth Business School in the United Kingdom is offering scholarships to students keen to pursue its full-time MBA (International) programme.
The programme, introduced in 2001, received accreditation from the globally-recognised Association of MBAs last year.
Innovative features of the MBA course include the chance to attend a one-week conference in Maastricht, the Netherlands.
This gives participants the chance to network with practising managers in the United Kingdom from the MBA Executive programme and also help them gain a European perspective on management styles.
Four scholarships of £3,000 each (RM18,637) will be awarded to successful applicants based on previous management experience and academic achievement.
The university is also offering a 10% bursary in the form of a discount on the course fee of £14,000 (RM86,972) for self-funding, international students.
Closing date for the scholarships is May 15.
For details, contact the university’s Southeast Asia Regional Office (SEARO) at
searo@port.ac.uk, or call +603 26920472.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Posted in University Scholarship, Overseas Scholarship, International Scholarship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Business | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 |
The Government of the Republic of Korea is providing scholarship in master’s degree and doctorate degree for 30 Malaysian students to study in Korea. The scholarship serves to promote education exchanges and mutual friendship between Malaysia and Korea as well as to help them keep pursuing their higher education.
The scholarship duration covers two years for master’s degree program and three years for a doctor’s degree program (excluding a 1-year or less Korean language course). Scholarship holders are required to take a preparatory Korean language training course before taking a degree course.
Benefits of the scholarship include roundtrip airfare, monthly allowances (about RM2,800), tuition fees, research allowance, dissertation printing cost, settlement and repatriation allowance, medical insurance as well as full Korean language training expenses for one year.
The applicants must be under 40 years of age as of 1 September 2008. Applicants for degree program must have already finished or expected to finish a bachelor’s degree prior to 31 August 2008 in order to apply for a master’s degree program or a master’s degree prior to 31 August 2008 in order to apply for doctoral degree program. Applicants should also possess Grade Point Average (GPA) of above ‘B’ level.
The due date for all the scholarship application is 18 June 2008. To obtain further information and an application form, please refer to the website of the Korean Embassy in Kuala Lumpur ( http://mys.mofat.go.kr/eng/index.jsp ).
Contributed by Denise Lee deniselee.koreanembassy.my@gmail.com
Tel : 03-42512336
Popularity: 4% [?]
Posted in Overseas Scholarship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Postdoctoral Fellowship | No Comments »
Sunday, April 27th, 2008 |
The University of Malaya (UM) invites all Malaysians and non-Malaysians interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in the University of Malaya to apply for the University of Malaya Fellowship Scheme.
Eligibility to apply:
- Applicants who are registered candidates of the University of Malaya for
any of the Masters (research mode or mixed mode with research
component not less than 70%) or PhD programmes; or
- Applicants who have been offered admission to the postgraduate
programme mentioned in paragraph (i) above; or PhD di Universiti Malaya; atau
- Applicants who have submitted an application for a postgraduate programme Masters (research mode or mixed mode with research component not less than 70%) or PhD in the University of Malaya or have already had discussions with the Director/Dean/Head of Department/Supervisor at the Academy/Faculty/Institute/Centre concerning the postgraduate programme to be applied for.
Applicants who are working (except as Research Assistants in the University of Malaya) or are receiving any type of financial assistance, are not eligible to apply for the scheme.
Value of Awards
Total value of the fellowship scheme is up to a maximum of RM100,000.00 inclusive of monthly stipends, registration fees, tuition fees, research fees, examination fees and service fees.
The monthly stipend to be given is as follows:
RM1,500.00 per month for Masters candidate
RM1,800.00 per month for PhD candidate
Application forms can be obtained from the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur or downloaded from the IPS website at
http://www.ips.um.edu.my.
The completed application form must be submitted to the following address not later than
16 May 2008:
Seksyen Hal Ehwal Pelajar
Institut Pengajian Siswazah
Universiti Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
Incomplete application form or application form received after the above date will not be
considered.
Applicants who do not receive any reply after six months from the closing date of the
advertisement should consider their applications unsuccessful.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Posted in Local Scholarship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Postdoctoral Fellowship | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008 |
If you have been toying with the idea of studying in Italy, this may be just the chance you are looking for.
The Italian Government has officially opened its scholarship programme for Malaysian citizens for the academic year 2008-2009.
For more details, please visit the scholarship page.
Popularity: 5% [?]
Posted in Overseas Scholarship | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 |
Supremacy Scholarship Award (Overseas)
This biennial scholarship award is open to all Malaysians who are attending or have obtained confirmed or conditional admission into top-notched universities overseas pursuing their first degree in either Actuarial Science or Information Technology
Value of Award
RM70,000/- per academic year
Tenure of Award
Minimum period required by the recipient to complete the course. Provisional offer of scholarship will be made subject to the confirmation of acceptance by the abovementioned educational institutions.
Conditions of Award
- Award holder must not be bonded to or holding any other scholarship or receiving financial assistance from any other educational institutions / organizations
- Award holder will be required to enter into a 7-year bond with Great Eastern upon completion of his/her course.
Supremacy Local Scholarship Award
This yearly scholarship award is open to all Malaysians who are policyholders or children of policyholders of Great Eastern whose policies have been in force for more than three years to pursue the following first degree courses at any of the recognized local public or private universities:
Courses of Study
1. Accounting
2. Business Administration
3. Actuarial Science
4. Information Technology
5. Law
6. Mathematics
7. Economics
Value of Awards *
Public University : Maximum RM13,700 per annum for academic fees and living allowance per academic year.
Private University : Maximum RM16,700 per annum for academic fees and living allowance per academic year.
*Terms and Conditions apply.
Tenure of Award
Minimum period required by the recipient to complete the course
Requirements:
Applicants must :
a) be below 21 years of age as of the year of application.
b) possess good academic result in STPM/equivalent and active in sports and extra curricular activities.
c) be able to gain admission to the local public or private universities for approved courses of study. Applicants to be considered from local private universities must have completed their matriculation or the first year in their degree programme.
Provisional offer of scholarship will be made subject to the confirmation of acceptance by the abovementioned educational institutions.
Conditions of Awards
(a) Award holders must not be bonded to or holding any other scholarship or receiving financial assistance from any other institutions or organizations.
(b) Award holders will be required to enter into a 3-year bond with Great Eastern immediately upon successful completion of their course.
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Popularity: 20% [?]
Posted in Corporate Scholarship, Overseas Scholarship, Local Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship, Accounts & Finance, IT, Business, Science, Law, Actuarial Science | No Comments »
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 |
FIELD OF STUDIES:
Economics, Financial Engineering, Accounting, Actuarial Science, Banking And Finance, Corporate Finance, Islamic Banking And Economics, Law, Syariah Law, Information Technology, Mathematics.
A. PRE-UNIVERSITY, OVERSEAS PREPARATORY PROGRAMME ( Application closed )
* A-LEVEL, AMERICAN FOUNDATION PROGRAM, AUSTRALIAN MATRICULATION
Minimum Requirements
* Passed the 2007 SPM examination with at least 8 1A’s
* Not exceeding 19 years old of age on 1 July 2008
Additional Requirements
* Good command of the English language, both written and oral
* Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
* Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports
Sponsorship to pursue Bachelor Degree (Honours) at foreign universities will be extended subject to meeting the approved criteria.
B. FIRST DEGREE (HONOURS) ( Click here to apply )
* LOCAL AND FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES
Minimum Requirements
Fulfilling at least one of the following criteria:
* STPM / A-Level - at least 2 A and 1 B; or
* Diploma / Matriculation - Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.50; or
* Australian Matriculation - TER of at least 85% ; or
* For candidates currently pursuing First Degree - Current CGPA of at least 3.50.
* Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
* Not exceeding 25 years of age on 1 July 2008
* Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue a First Degree in 2008 at recognised local or foreign universities
Additional Requirements
* Good command of the English language, both written and oral
* Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
* Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports
Students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) at recognised foreign universities are also eligible to apply.
C. MASTER’S DEGREE AND PhD
* (LOCAL and FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES)
Minimum Requirements
* Obtained a First Class (Honours) Bachelor / Master’s Degree or equivalent from recognised local and foreign universities
* Will pursue courses that will add value to the roles and functions of Bank Negara Malaysia
* Not exceeding 30 years old for Master and 35 years old for PhD.
* Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
* Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue Master’s / Doctorate Degree in 2008 at recognised local or foreign universities
Those who fulfilled the minimum requirements are required to send a written application to Scholarship Section, Bank Negara Malaysia along with these documents:
* Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Certified copy of Bachelor Degree’s / Master’s Degree’s results
* Letter of recommendation from previous or current university
* One (1) page of Abstract / Executive Summary of your proposed research
Post graduate students who are currently pursuing Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree (PhD) at recognised local or foreign universities are also eligible to apply.
CLOSING DATES
Pre-University: 7 Days after the SPM 2007 Results Are Announced
First Degree: 11 April 2008
Post Graduate: 30 April 2008
Note: Only Short-Listed Candidates Will Be Contacted.
Popularity: 20% [?]
Posted in Bank Scholarship, Overseas Scholarship, Local Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship, Postgraduate Scholarship, Accounts & Finance, IT, Pre-University Scholarship, Science, Law, Actuarial Science | 7 Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 |
The Scholarship is open to all Malaysians who are granted a place in our Local Public Universities and it’s catered especially for students in the lower income families. Below are some information pertaining to the Scholarship 2008 Program:-
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Field of Studies
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Award Package |
Engineering
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Architecture, Building Science, Quantity Surveying |
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Maximum Scholarship value of RM40,000.00 to cover full academic fees, books, and living expenses for the duration of the course.
Paid Training Attachment |
Business
Finance & Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economic |
Management
Hotel Management / Hospitality, Real Estate Management, Human Resource, Law, Mass Communication, Retail Management, Public Relations |
Bio Science
Pharmaceutical, Clinical Science, Health Science |
Eligibility
- Good STPM results or completed Diploma level (CGPA 3.00)
- Has a good command of English Language both written and spoken.
- A record of active participation in extra curricular activities.
- Not bonded or holding any other scholarship or receiving financial assistance from any organization.
- Must have a confirmed placement from Local Malaysian Public Universities.
- This scholarship program is catered exclusively for the lower income families.
Please complete the official application form and send to:
Scholarship Award Commitee
IGB CORPORATION BERHAD
23rd Floor, Menara IGB
No1, The Boulevard,
Mid Valley City,
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
59200, Kuala Lumpur.
E-mail: scholarship@igbcorp.com
CLOSING DATE : 30 April 2008
Popularity: 19% [?]
Posted in Corporate Scholarship, Local Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship, Pharmacy, Engineering, Business, Management | 2 Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 |
Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM) invites applications for MBAM Education Fund Scholarship Awards 2008 from Malaysian citizens applying for or currently pursuing undergraduate degree courses related to the construction industry at the following universities : Universiti Malaya (UM); Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM); Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM); Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM); Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS); Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS); Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM); Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM); Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM); Universiti Institute Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR), Asian Institute of Medicine, Science & Technology (AIMST), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTMM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHO), Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UMPerlis), Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMPahang), Universiti Industri Selangor (Unisel) and Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC).
Application form may be downloaded from MBAM web site located at www.mbam.org.my or to request for application form from the Secretariat accompanied by a copy of the latest examination results (STPM or Matriculation or equivalent) and a stamped self-addressed envelope (17.5cm x 25cm).
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.
Duly completed application form should reach MBAM Secretariat no later than 25th April 2008 to be submitted to: The Executive Director, Master Builders Association Malaysia (MBAM), 2-1 (1st Floor) Jalan 2/109E, Desa Business Park, Taman Desa, off Jalan Klang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur marked “MBAM Education Fund 2008” at Top Left-hand Corner.
Popularity: 15% [?]
Posted in Corporate Scholarship, Local Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship | No Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 |
THE Government of the Republic of Korea is offering scholarships for up to 10 Malaysian students to pursue undergraduate studies in Korea.
The scholarships will cover tuition fees for five years of studies – one year for studying the Korean language and four years for the degree programme.
Besides tuition fees, other benefits include round-trip airfare, a monthly allowance of about RM2,500, settlement and repatriation allowance, language training expenses as well as medical insurance.
Applicants must be below 25 years old and have finished a total of 12 years of formal education as of Feb 29.
They should also possess a good command of English and be willing to promote friendly relations between Malaysia and the Republic of Korea.
Closing date for applications is April 7.
For details, log on to the homepage of the Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur at
mys.mofat.go.kr/eng/index.jsp.
Popularity: 15% [?]
Posted in Government Scholarship, International Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship | No Comments »
Saturday, March 29th, 2008 |
The OCBC Local Undergraduate Scholarship, established in the 1970s, provides financial assistance to students who have gained admission or are eligible for admission into first year full-time undergraduate studies at local Malaysian universities. The scholarship is also open to undergraduates of these institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Excellent Matriculation / STPM results and extra-curricular records.
- Preference will be given to Malaysian citizens.
Tenure and Benefits of the Scholarship Award
- Each scholarship is valued at RM10,000.00 per annum.
- The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period leading to a first degree and an additional year if admitted to a Honours course, subject to outstanding academic performance.
- OCBC Bank will offer internship opportunities to provide you with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience working in the Bank.
- No bond is required. OCBC Bank may offer you employment, based on merit.
- You must not hold any other scholarship, fellowship or award without prior approval of your University and OCBC Bank.
Applications
Applications must be made on prescribed forms (click here Application Form). Please send your completed application form, together with photocopies of your academic certificates and relevant documents, to :
The Selection Committee
OCBC Bank Scholarships
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (295400-W)
Human Resource Department
P.O. Box 10197, 50911 Kuala Lumpur
Closing date for applications : 11 April 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Popularity: 12% [?]
Posted in Bank Scholarship, Local Scholarship, Undergraduate Scholarship | No Comments »
