Yayasan Cemerlang Scholarships for Malaysian Students in Malaysia, 2014

July 16, 2013

Yayasan Cemerlang through its Tun Rahah scholarship fund is offering scholarships for Malaysian students to pursue higher education at local universities in Malaysia. The successful applicants will receive either one of the following: Full scholarship which covers tuition, living expenses and full waiver on all registrations and annual fees or Bursary that  covers tuition fees only. The deadline for the applications is 6th September 2013.
Study Subject (s): Scholarships are offered in following fields: Business Management (Entrepreneurship), Business Administration (Islamic Financial Planning), Business Administration (Islamic Banking & Finance), Business Administration (Insurance), Accounting (CPA Australia), Taxation, Leadership, Government & Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Social Sciences, Law and Syariah.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to pursue higher education at Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK), Multimedia University (MMU), The University of Malaya (UM), The National University of Malaysia (UKM), University of Science, Malaysia (USM), Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM), Putra University, Malaysia (UPM), University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM) and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in Malaysia.
Scholarship Provider: The Tun Rahah Scholarship Fund, Yayasan Cemerlang
Scholarship can be taken at: Malaysia
Eligibility:
- Malaysian citizen
- For undergraduate programmes: minimum 5As in SPM / 3As in STPM
- For Masters’ programmes: minimum CGPA of 3.00 from recognized university
- Proven record in extra- curricular activities and/or social community services
- Evidence of good interpersonal communication, leadership skills
- No financial assistance from other agencies
- Specifically for fresh intake students (Foundation, Matriculation, Bachelor/Degree, Master).
Scholarship Open for International Students: Malaysians students can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Tun Rahah Scholarship Fund aims to nurture the potential of deserving young Malaysians to enable them to pursue a quality education at any local university. The Scholarship Fund aims to empower high achieving students, including those from underprivileged backgrounds, by facilitating their access to a world-class education. These awards will enable the selected candidates an opportunity to develop their full potential, fulfill their aspirations and contribute towards the nation’s development.
What does it cover? The Award will entitle a Recipient to either one of the following:
a) Full scholarship: covers tuition, living expenses and full waiver on all registrations and annual fees.
b) Bursary: covers tuition fees only. This Award is not transferable and not redeemable for cash.
How to Apply: Follow the instructions in the application form and send it by post.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Deadline for the applications is 6th September 2013.

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UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Program in USA, 2014/15

July 05, 2013

Applications are invited for 2014/15 UJMT Fogarty global health fellowship. The fellowship program offers 11-months of mentored clinical research training for pre and postdoctoral candidates. This program provides a new opportunity in global health research training for selected junior faculty, fellows and scholars. US citizens and trainees from LMIC (low-or middle- income countries) who are currently involved in research at one of the international training sites affiliated with one of the four consortium partners are eligible for this fellowship.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in the following research topics: Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Chinese traditional medicine, Maternal-child health, Mental health/Substance aboce, Nutrition, Oncology, Parasitology, Pediatrics, Primary health care, Reproductive Health, Surgery and Trauma/Burn, Cardiovascular disease, Chikungunya, Childhood asthma, Dengue, Hepatitis, HIV/STI, Hypertension, Influenza, Kidney disease, Leprosy, Malaria, Pneumococcus, Polio, Pulmonary disease, Stroke, Tuberculosis, Zoonotic diseases, Capacity building research and design, Health economics, Health & human rights, Health systems strengthening, Infectious disease modeling, Monitoring & evaluation, Smoking cessation and Vaccination roll-out strategy (rotavirus, HPV).
Course Level: This global health fellowship program offers 11-months of mentored clinical research training for pre and postdoctoral candidates.
Scholarship Provider: It is sponsored by the Fogarty International Center and other NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices such as the National Cancer Institute and the Office of Research for Women’s Health.
Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national or permanent resident.
-MD’s will have completed residency prior to the departure date for the training site.
-PhD’s will have defended their dissertation prior to the departure date for the training site.
-U.S. trained MD or PhD from any U.S. academic institution can work at one of the established training sites.
-A two-to-three member team can apply to jointly conduct a research project. Each member of the research team must be from a different health science for instance public health, medicine, and biomedical engineering.
-MD’s or PhD’s from one of the four consortia institutions may identify a training site outside of the 17 established training sites.
-Postdoctoral trainees from LMIC (low-or middle- income countries) who are currently involved in research at one of the international training sites affiliated with one of the four consortium partners.
-Those who have, or will have, the in-country equivalent to an MD or PhD level of education prior to the start of the fellowship in the summer of 2013.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Students of USA and low-or middle- income countries who are currently involved in research at one of the international training sites (Ghana, Malawi, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Argentina, Brazil and Peru).
Scholarship Description: The UJMT Fogarty Global Health Fellowship Consortium provides a new opportunity in global health research training for selected junior faculty, fellows, and scholars. This global health fellowship program offers 11-months of mentored clinical research training for pre and postdoctoral candidates. It is sponsored by the Fogarty International Center and other NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices such as the National Cancer Institute and the Office of Research for Women’s Health. Based in over 20 years of research and training collaboration, this consortium brings together 19 primary research training sites in Africa, Asia and South America.
Duration of award (s): Fellowships are offered up to 11 months.
What does it cover? Fellowship trainees originating from the U.S. will receive a monthly stipend dependent upon experience, research funding, health and emergency evacuation insurance, and re-location funds. LMIC trainees will receive stipend support, research funds, and conference travel funds. The expectation for trainees is that they effectively conduct high-quality, ethical research documenting their research findings with at least one publishable, for peer-review paper.
Selection Criteria: All applicants will be judged primarily on the following criteria: training record to date, quality of the research project, previous publications, letters of recommendation, institutional support in terms of supplemental funding and potential faculty appointment, and the likelihood of a successful research career and future academic plans.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for application is 15th December 2013.
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Undergraduate Scholarships for Malaysian Students at University of Adelaide in Australia, 2014

University of Adelaide offers undergraduate scholarships for Malaysian students in the field of business, economics or law in Australia. Up to Ten Scholarships are available to Malaysian students who are seeking entry into one of the priority undergraduate programs in semester 1 of 2014. The Scholarship covers a one-off AUD 5000 payment for living allowances under the conditions described below. The Scholarships will be awarded in order of merit. Application deadline is 31st October 2013.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of business, economics or law at University of Adelaide, Australia.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree level at University of Adelaide, Australia.
Scholarship Provider: University of Adelaide, Australia
Scholarship can be taken at: Australia
Eligibility:  In order to be eligible for consideration a student must:
-Have applied to study in either Business, Economics or Law undergraduate program and be offered admission into semester 1 of 2014 at the University of Adelaide;
-Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide (without advanced standing);
-Have undertaken the 2013 Pre-University examination in Malaysia AND
-Be a citizen of Malaysia
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Malaysia can apply for these scholarships.
Scholarship Description: The Faculty of the Professions’ Business, Economics and Law Achievers Scholarships are available to Malaysian students who are seeking entry into one of the priority undergraduate programs in semester 1 of 2014 using an eligible Pre-University result. The Scholarship provides a one-off AUD 5000 payment for living allowances.
Number of award(s): Ten Scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Not Known
What does it cover? The Faculty will grant up to Ten Scholarships of $5000 each to applicants commencing in one of the priority Bachelor degrees in Semester 1 of 2014. The Scholarships will be awarded in order of merit. The Scholarship provides a one-of, non-renewable payment for living allowances only and will be paid to the Scholarship recipient upon their arrival in Adelaide.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: An application for admission to the University in 2014 will constitute an application for a Scholarship provided that a completed Scholarship application form is also forwarded electronically to the Faculty by 31st October 2013.

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