Universiti Malaya 2021 Excellence PhD Scholarship for International Students

Universiti Malaya offers an exclusive scholarship to high performing and outstanding new postgraduate students (local and international) to pursue full-time PhD by research programme at Universiti Malaya

• Table of Content
• About Universiti Malaya
• Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Universiti Malaya

A university is an institution of higher education and research which awards academic degrees in several academic disciplines. Universities typically offer both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in different schools or faculties of learning.

Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship

Successful applicants will receive either a FULL or PARTIAL scholarship.

1. FULL Scholarship – RM2,500 stipend per month and tuition fees
   Duration: for six (6) semesters or thirty six (36) months or until completion of the PhD
   programme whichever is shortest.
2. PARTIAL Scholarship – Tuition fees only
   Duration: for six (6) semesters or until completion of the PhD programme whichever is shortest.

Requirements for Universiti Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship Qualification

Specific Requirements for Student (Applicant)

1. Open to all FULL TIME “new” Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by research candidates in Universiti Malaya. “New” is defined as candidates who have not yet registered as a PhD student with Universiti Malaya. Those who have already registered as PhD students are not eligible to apply.
2. Minimum Requirements:
   i. Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA of >3.5 (or equivalent), and:
   ii. Master’s Degree by research; or Master’s Degree by mixed mode (coursework and dissertation) with distinction and a CGPA of at least 3.70/4.00 (or equivalent)
3. English language requirements:
   i. IELTS Band 6.5 or TOEFL 73-93 or CEFR B2
   ii. The validity of the English test is within two (2) years from the date of the examination
4. Must not exceed 35 years of age on the 31st December in the year of application
5. Must be registered as a FULL TIME student during the duration of study in Universiti Malaya
6. For recipients of FULL Scholarships, students must NOT be sponsored by any other body or organization

Application Deadline

How to Apply

1. Candidate applies for scholarship via MAYA

1. Academic Administration and Services Centre (AASC ) screening the application
2. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an aptitude test and interview together with potential
   supervisor (s).
3. Successful candidate receives FULL or PARTIAL Scholarship offer letter.
4. Successful candidate MUST sign a scholarship agreement with Universiti Malaya

For more details, visit Universiti Malaya website.