KUALA LUMPUR: Twelve Yang di-Pertuan Agong scholarships are on offer this year to outstanding Malaysians to do their Masters and Doctorate (Phds) at local and foreign universities.
They will be awarded to candidates with excellent academic results in Science and Technology, Economy and Law, said a statement from the Public Service Department.
“Priority is given to students who have secured a place at a local or world-renowned university, besides displaying exemplary academic results at the undergraduate or Masters level.
“Ideally, candidates should possess a flair for languages and a love for social work or have produced creative and innovative works.”
The scholarships, which have been offered since 2006, is open to Malaysians aged 30 years and below, with emphasis placed on those who obtained a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.75, first class honours or its equivalent.
“Scholarship recipients must return to Malaysia and serve the country for not less than five years on completing their studies.”
The students will receive allowances throughout their studies while fees will paid directly to their respective universities.
Last year, 12 students were awarded the scholarship to do courses such as Actuarial Science, Engineering, Biotechnology and Law at distinguished universities in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Applications are open from today to July 13 and forms can be submitted through www.jpa.gov.my or http://esila.jpa.gov.my.
For more details, call 03-88853436/3892/3564 or visit the Human Capital Development Division counter at Level 5, Block C1, Parcel C, JPA, Putrajaya.
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