Scholarship Info
The date 31st January 1994 was an historic moment that brought enlightened hope to the thousands of local community members who had gathered
in the small town of Beaufort, Sabah. Our esteemed Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad in meeting with the people made a promise that a
university will be built in Sabah. The announcement was spontaneously followed by loud cheers, and became the driving force for the establishment
of a university in Sabah.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah strives to achieve academic excellence in various fields by gaining international of the society and recognition
through learning and teaching, research and publications, social services and a balanced specialization of knowledge and personality development
of students resulting in high productivity and quality in context of the society and the nation.
With self-confidence, it is hoped that UMS will be able to train and produce human resources of international caliber, who are ready to
contribute towards the betterment of the people and the country.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah welcomes all applications from those who are currently undertaking and will register for Masters and Doctoral
Programmes in the university for Semester 1, 2007/2008 session.
Scholarship Name
Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Scholarship
Field Of Study
Masters and Doctoral Programmes in Biotechnology, Information Technology and Communications,
Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Material,Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy,Aerospace, Marine Science and Oceanography, Agriculture,
Pharmaceutical, Health Science and Medical, Policy and Management in Science and Technology,Engineering Design/ Industry, Microelectronic,
Industrial Pollution Control, Wood-based Technology Science Environmental Engineering, Palm Oil-based Technology (Food and
Non-Food).
Eligibility
- Applications are open to Malaysian and Non-Malaysian citizens who are currently or
will be pursuing fulltime research studies at UMS. For PGD (MOSTI), only Malaysians are eligible to apply.
- Candidates not having any other financial support or scholarships and are not
engaged in any type of employment (e.g.Tutor in Local Higher Education Institutions or Government Servant/ Government
Agency).
- Candidates who have been awarded Bachelor Degree with first class or second upper
(CGPA > 3.00) qualifications for Masters Programme candidature or have recognised Master Degree for Doctoral Programme
candidature.
- Candidates must not exceed 35 years of age for application of PGD,
MOSTI.
- Candidates who have appropriate current research field. For PGD (MOSTI)
applications, the following research field will be given priority:
a. Biotechnology
b. Information Technology and Communications
c. Industry – Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Advanced Material, Nanotechnology, Renewable Energy
d. Sea to Space – Aerospace, Marine Science and Oceanography
e. Agriculture
f. Other Fields in Science and Technology
- Pharmaceutical - Health Science and Medical
- Policy and Management in Science and Technology - Engineering Design/ Industry
- Microelectronic - Industrial Pollution Control and
- Wood-based Technology Science Environmental Engineering
- Palm Oil-based Technology (Food and Non-Food) - Cocoa-based Technology
- The offer of this scholarship is subjected to the decision of Selection
Committee.
Scholarship Details
A. SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED
- Postgraduate Studies Assistance Scheme (By Research), UMS
- University Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, (PGD), MOSTI – only open for Doctoral candidature.
B. OBJECTIVE
- To assist more students to pursue higher degree at UMS
C. SCHOLARSHIP PROVISIONS
i. Successful candidates will be exempted from paying study fees, registration fees and viva voce fees.
ii. Allowance rates:
a. Postgraduate Studies Assistance Scheme (By Research)
-Masters Programme; RM800 x 24 months (4 semesters/2 years)
-Doctoral Programme; RM1,000 x 36 months (6 semesters/3 years)
b. University Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, (PGD), MOSTI Doctoral Programme; RM1,500 x 36 months (6 semesters/3 years)
D. SCHOLARSHIP DURATION
i. Masters Programme - Maximum 24 months
ii. Doctoral Programme - Maximum 36 months.
How to apply
Applicants who are currently register or will enroll in postgraduate research programmes at UMS can obtain the
application form from the Centre for Postgraduate Studies or from Universiti Malaysia Sabah Scholarship. Completed forms should be submitted to this address:
CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SABAH
GROUND FLOOR, SCHOOL OF ARTS BUILDING
LOCKED BAG 2073, 88999 KOTA KINABALU, SABAH, MALAYSIA
Tel: 088-320 479 @ 088-320 000 ext. 1313/ 1323
Fax: 088-320 233
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