Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) 2012

The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad. Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities. This scholarship is divided into two categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet these following criteria:

• Not more than 45 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.  
• Prove of English Language Proficiency (not more than two years before the date of application) with minimum score 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 230or internet-based test with a score at least 92.  
• In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional.
• Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)  
• 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).  

Fields of Study

Field of studies are in the following priority areas:

  i. Science and Engineering

  ii. Agriculture and Fisheries

  iii. Economics and Islamic Finance

  iv. Information and Communication Technology

  v. Biotechnology

  vi. Biosecurity and Food Safety

  vii. Infrastructure and Utility

  viii. Environmental Studies

  ix. Health excluding nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy

How to Apply

All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website

Deadlines

The Applications must be submitted starting from 16th January 2012 until 30th April 2012.

Further information please visit official website.