Malaysia Scholarship 2008-2009

The Italian Embassy is located at no. 99, Jalan U Thant, in an area of town traditionally home to a number of Diplomatic Missions.
The main road that crosses this area, Jalan Ampang, is accordingly known as “Embassy Row” due to the many Embassies and High Commissions that surround both sides of the street. 

The Residence of the Ambassador is situated not far from the Embassy, on Jalan Ampang Hilir, also known for its prestigious and elegant both colonial and modern homes.  

The Italian Government Scholarship Program, applicable to different fields of study, is offered to Malaysian citizens every year.  The program which started in the academic year 1999/2000 and has granted more than 80 Italian Government Scholarship.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign affairs is offering scholarships to Malaysian citizens. The candidates will be selected by the Italian-Malaysian joint Committee, chaired by the First Secretary of the Embassy of Italy.

Scholarship Name
The Italian Government Scholarship

Field Of Study
The scholarships should refer to the following fields Italian language and literature, Arts, Music, Science and technology, Design, Economics and Management.

Eligibility

1. The selection of the candidates will be done in accordance with the following general evaluation criteria, in order to assess - in the most equitable way - various factors, which may constitute an acceptable basis for selecting the candidates, whose academic and/or professional curriculum appears valid and substantial
2. Opportunity to expand and strengthen the teaching of the Italian language
3. The opportunity to assist the Italian cultural presence in some areas where, for a variety of reasons, it has not yet been possible to sustain
4. Positive outcome resulting from the granting of scholarships to candidates who have the intention and a proven capability to devote themselves, upon returning to Malaysia, to activities that would assist an improved co-operation between Italy and Malaysia.