Scholarship details
Overview
The Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarships,
established to mark the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s independence, are
intended to enable outstanding Malaysian students to undertake
postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Subject areas may be
drawn from a range of fields.
Candidates are required to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and how their study will make a contribution to the future needs of Malaysia. Awards will include university and college fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances, and return airfares.
Candidates are required to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and how their study will make a contribution to the future needs of Malaysia. Awards will include university and college fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances, and return airfares.
Criteria
Applicant must meet all the below requirements
General Requirements:1. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
2. Applicants must have a consistent and outstanding academic achievement record as follows:
For Master’s Degree:
- Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (UK and Australian University) or where there is a point system, obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 for Bachelor’s Degree
- Obtained admission to pursue studies at the University of Oxford (Conditional offer can be considered)
- Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master’s programme
- To provide research outline/ thesis summary (Research or mixed mode)
- Obtained a distinction or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) for Master’s Degree
- Obtained admission or currently pursuing studies at the University of Oxford (Conditional offer can be considered)
- Not exceeding 40 years as at the enrolment date for the Doctorate programme
- To provide research outline/thesis summary on the topic they intend to pursue in the Doctorate programme
Preferred Discipline
The fields of study covered by the Scholarship Programme include the following:
a) Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science;
b) Bio-medical Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics;
c) Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science.
Other fields may be considered.
How to apply for Khazanah– Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship
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Contact Info
For more information, please contact:
Address:
The Academic Administrator,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Marston Road Oxford
OX3 0EE, UK.
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 618542, 618500; Fax: +44 (0) 1865 248942
e-mail: academic.administrator@oxcis.ac.uk Closing Date : 31 Jan 2018
The Academic Administrator,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Marston Road Oxford
OX3 0EE, UK.
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 618542, 618500; Fax: +44 (0) 1865 248942
e-mail: academic.administrator@oxcis.ac.uk Closing Date : 31 Jan 2018