Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship

yasan Khazanah is seeking young talented Malaysians with great leadership potential. As part of their efforts to build a cadre of future leaders, Yayasan Khazanah are offering Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship to all Malaysians who are planning to pursue, or currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at premier universi¬ties in the United Kingdom or the United States.

If you have an outstanding academic track record, proven leadership skills in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities and the necessary motivation and determination to succeed, you are invited to apply for the 2009/10 Khazanah Global Scholarship.

Scholarship Name
Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship

Field Of Study
The scholarships are applicable to any of the disciplines below

1. Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science.
2. Bio-medical sciences: Bio-engineering, Bio-informatics, Molecular Biology, Food technology, Genomics, Bio-technology.
3. Engineering: Electronics, Micro-electronics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology.
4. Other related courses would also be considered.

Eligibility

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
A. FOUNDATION STUDIES
Open to eligible candidates to pursue foundation studies and upon successful completion, to continue at the undergraduate level at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Obtained a minimum of 8A1’s in SPM 2008
2. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
3. Not exceeding 18 years of age as at 1 January 2009
4. Medically fit.

B. UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue or are currently pursuing undergraduate studies in any of the premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Candidates must have a consistent outstanding academic performance in the one of the following:
1. For A-Levels: 3A's and 1B
2. For Foundation Studies: minimum 3.75 CGPA
3. For Bachelor's degree: minimum of 3.5 CGPA
2. Not exceeding 21 years of age as at 1 January 2009
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

Download the undergraduate application form (Microsoft Words Document)

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
C. MASTERS DEGREE
Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue graduate studies at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Not exceeding 35 years of age as at 1 January 2009
2. Bachelor's Degree with minimum second class upper (Hons.) or equivalent from a Malaysian or foreign university
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities, social and voluntary activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

D. Phd
Open to eligible candidates who have obtained admission to pursue or are currently pursuing doctoral studies at premier universities in the United Kingdom or the United States.

Eligibility

1. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at 1 January 2009
2. Obtained a distinction or 'A' grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) at Masters level
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular activities, social or voluntary activities
4. Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia (both oral and written)
5. Medically fit
6. Not bonded nor a recipient of scholarship or other financial assistance from any organisation.

Scholarship Value
The Khazanah Scholarship Awards is a full scholarship. It covers tuition and college fees, other academic related fees, maintenance allowance, and health insurance.

How to apply


Please submit your completed application form together with the relevant supporting documents to:

UEM Education Development & Support,
19th Floor, Menara 1, Faber Towers, Jalan Desa Bahagia,
Taman Desa, 58100 Kuala Lumpur

Please state Khazanah Global Scholarship at the top left-hand corner of the envelope. Successful candidates will be considered on the following basis:

* Excellent academic achievements
* Leadership qualities
* Active involvement in extra-curricular, social and/or voluntary activities

Only completed applications will be processed. Enquires can be directed to Puan Khidayati Yusof at 03-7627 2024/2013 or khidayati@uemworld.com

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Closing date for submission:

For Undergraduate applications: 2 weeks after the release of 2008 SPM results
For Post-graduate applications: : 31 March 2009 for 2009 intake selection

Download Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship Form
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