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.
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
E. REQUIREMENTS
i. 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.
ii. 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).
iii. 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.
iv. Candidates must not exceed 35 years of age for application of PGD, MOSTI.
v. 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
g. The offer of this scholarship is subjected to the decision of Selection Committee.
F. APPLICATIONS
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 http://www.ums.edu.my/pasca. Application form for PGD (MOSTI) can also be downloaded from http://ehcd.mosti.gov.my
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
G. CLOSING DATE
Completed forms must be submitted to the address stated above before or on 6th JULY 2007.
