Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme 2010

Introduction

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.

The aim of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme is two-fold – to train Malaysia’s brightest talents to transform its GLCs into competitive businesses locally and internationally; and to encourage individuals with excellent academic credentials to lead and participate in research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of the universities reputation in research and innovation.

Who can Apply

For those who are planning to pursue or currently are pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at selected universities in Malaysia.

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree)

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 21 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Currently in the first year of a Bachelor Degree programme at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia.
3. Obtained a minimum of 3A’s & 1B for STPM or GCE A-Levels or a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 for Pre-University or Foundation or Matriculation Programme.
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities.

Master Degree

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 35 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Obtained admission to pursue studies at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia
3. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or a Second Class Upper or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent.
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social and voluntary activities.

Doctoral Degree

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 40 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Currently in the first year of a Doctoral Degree programme or have obtained admission to pursue studies at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia.
3. Obtained a Master Degree with a distinction or a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or ‘A’ grade average and/or excellent examiners’ report if the Master Degree is by research.
4. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or a Second Class Upper or an ‘A’ grade average or equivalent.
5. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra curricular, social or voluntary activities.

Field of Study

The scholarship is for the following course :

• Economics
• Finance
• Investment
• Law
• Actuarial Science
• Bio-science
• Bio-Engineering
• Bio-Informatics
• Moleculor Biology
• Food Technology
• Genomics Bio-technology
• Electronics
• Micro Electronics
• Material Science
• Nanotechnology

List of Selected Leading Malaysian Universities

The recipients of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme will study at any one of the following leading Malaysian universities:

1. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Universiti Malaya
4. Universiti Multimedia
5. Universiti Putra Malaysia
6. Universiti Sains Malaysia
7. Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Deadline

Closing date for application is on 28 March 2010.

For inquiries please call
+603 2727 6850 or
+603 2727 6851 or email us at yk@khazanah.com.my.

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