Introduction

In order to help ease the critical shortage of researchers and scientists in Malaysia, Kuok Foundation Berhad is offering the Postgraduate Scholarship 2010 to academically outstanding young Malaysians intending to pursue M.Sc. or Ph.D by full-time research in Engineering, Science and Technology at the following institutions :-

* Universiti Malaya (UM)
* Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
* Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
* Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
* Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
* Universiti Multimedia (MMU)
* Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

Eligibility

  • Age of M.Sc. candidates – not more than 30 years
  • Age of Ph.D candidates – not more than 35 years
  • Qualifications for M.Sc. candidates – Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Upper Honours or CGPA of 3.5 and above in the relevant fields.
  • Qualifications for Ph.D candidates – Master’s Degree in relevant fields or Bachelor’s Degree with First Class Honours or CGPA of 3.7 and above in the relevant fields.
  • Must not be bonded to or be in receipt of any financial aids or awards from other organizations/institutions at time of application.
  • The research area proposed must be relevant to the country’s needs, for example, biotechnology, composite materials, advanced materials, environmental technology, marine & aquaculture technology, poultry & poultry based products and resource-based products.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be required to give a short presentation of their research proposal.

Value of Scholarship

For Master’s Degree – maximum RM28,000/- per annum for up to 2 years
For Doctorate – maximum RM38,000/- per annum for up to 3 years

Bonding

Upon completion of studies, the scholars must remain in Malaysia to work for the public or private sector for a period of 3 years for M.Sc. and 5 years for Ph.D.

How to Apply

- Download and complete the application form.
- Completed forms and required documents should reach the Foundation’s office on or before the closing date at the following address:

KUOK FOUNDATION BERHAD
(Postgraduate Scholarships 2010)
14TH FLOOR WISMA JERNEH 38 JALAN SULTAN ISMAIL
50250 KUALA LUMPUR

Required documents:-
(i) a copy of the relevant First degree / Master’s degree results transcript
(ii) a stamped (50 sen) self-addressed white envelope (16cm x 23cm)

CLosing date

30 June 2010

For more information, please visit http://www.kuokfoundation.com/

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