Baza natječaja

Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme for Master and PhD Students

Deadline: 31 March 2014
Open to: applicants holding Bachelor/Master degree
Scholarship: air tickets, tuition fees, monthly allowance, insurance, visa, thesis allowance, grant for book and internal travel

Description
The MTCP Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies provides opportunities for students to pursue advanced academic study in Malaysia. This scholarship is a Government-to-Government basis, without any bond imposed by Malaysia. Scholarships are intended for promising candidates who may be expected to make a significant contribution to their own countries on their return from Malaysia. The duration of the award is 36 months for PhD and between 12 to 24 months for Masters Programme.

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

• Science and Engineering
• Agriculture and Fisheries
• Economics and Islamic Finance
• Information and Communication Technology
• Biotechnology
• Biosecurity and Food Safety
• •Infrastructure and Utility
• Environmental Studies
• Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.

Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above.

Eligibility
 

• Not be 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. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
• 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:

1.IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
2.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.
• Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the field of studies.
• 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).

Scholarship
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

Application
All applications should be made ONLINE HERE through Ministry of Education’s website until 31 March 2014.

For more information visit the official website HERE.