February 23rd, 2024 at 07:02 am

Study In Malaysia: University of Malaya Scholarships 2024

The University of Malaya has nearly 4,000 international students from more than 80 countries who are eligible to apply for scholarships and financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year. We have meticulously outlined all the procedures for applying for the University of Malaya scholarships for the academic year 2024-2025.

University of Malaya information

Universiti Malaya, Malaysia’s oldest institution, is located on a 922-acre campus in the southwest of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia.

Established on September 28, 1905, in Singapore as the King Edward VII College of Medicine, it later became the Universiti Malaya on October 8, 1949, by the amalgamation of the King Edward VII College of Medicine and Raffles College, which was formed in 1928.

Universiti Malaya gets its name from the term ‘Malaya,’ which was the name of the country at that time. The Carr-Saunders Commission on University Education in Malaya suggested establishing Universiti Malaya in 1948 to create a shared space for people of different races, religions, and economic backgrounds to collaborate. Universiti Malaya must acknowledge that it is a university serving Malaya.

The university experienced significant expansion in its first decade, leading to the formation of two autonomous divisions on January 15, 1959, one in Singapore and the other in Kuala Lumpur. In 1960, the administration of the two territories expressed their intention to elevate the status of the divisions to that of a national university. The legislation was enacted in 1961, and Universiti Malaya was founded on January 1, 1962.

Universiti Malaya marked the appointment of its inaugural Chancellor, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj, on June 16, 1962. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj was also the first prime minister of the country. Professor Oppenheim, a world-renowned mathematician, served as the inaugural vice-chancellor.

Presently, His Royal Highness Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah of Perak Darul Ridzuan serves as the Chancellor of the University of Malaya.

Malaya Scholarships Information

• Country Hosting: Malaysia
• Hosting Institution: University of Malaya
• Scholarship provided by: university-funded
• Academic Levels: Master’s and Ph.D. in all fields of study
• Number of Scholarships: Over 300
• Financial Benefits: Complete tuition coverage
• Eligible Nationality: International students

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES OFFERED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

Below is the list of subjects available for study under these scholarships:

Life sciences

• Agriculture & Forestry
• Sport Science
• Biological Sciences

Physical sciences

• Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Chemistry
• Physics & Astronomy

Engineering & technology

• General Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Social sciences

• Politics & International Studies (incl. Development Studies)
• Geography
• Communication & Media Studies
• Sociology

Education

• Education

Arts & Humanities

• Languages, Literature & Linguistics
• Art, Performing Arts & Design
• Architecture
• History, Philosophy & Theology

Clinical, pre-clinical & health

• Other Health
• Medicine & Dentistry

Business & Economics

• Business & Management
• Accounting & Finance
• Economics & Econometrics

University of Malaya Scholarships Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must satisfy the specified qualifying criteria to qualify for the scholarship program.

• Exemption of tuition fees for applicants.
• The candidate needs a bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 or comparable grade in relevant subject areas on a scale of 4 (Level 4, First Class Honors) or upper second-class honors.
• Only first-year Master’s Degree students at the University of Malaya are eligible to apply.
• An applicant must possess an offer letter from the University of Malaya before enrolling in the scholarship program.
• Individuals from all countries are eligible to apply for this award.
• Applications from candidates with strong academic achievement will be reviewed, and successful applicants will receive an email confirming their eligibility.

Advantages of University of Malaya Scholarships

Here are the advantages an applicant gains by receiving the University of Malaya Scholarship.

• Applicants receive a monthly allowance of MYR 2,400.
• Recipients have their tuition fees waived.
• Candidates would get a monthly salary of RM2,500 along with a book allowance of RM500
• On-campus accommodation for applicants or a monthly hostel allowance of RM500
• Foreign students: single airfare for economy class.
• Applicants are eligible for a research grant of RM 10,000 per year.
• opportunity to publish in a magazine that meets your preferences

University of Malaya Scholarship Criteria

Bachelor’s degree student:

• Official academic transcripts and certificates of the applicant
• applicant’s passport or another identification document
• 2 referee reports from the counselor or academic institution of the applicant
• Proof of English Language proficiency
• A statement of purpose from the applicant.
• Applicant’s passport-sized photograph

Postgraduate applicants must provide certified academic transcripts and certifications, a copy of their passport or another identifying document, and two referee reports from counselors and professors.

• Proof of the applicant’s English language proficiency.
• Applicants must submit a statement of purpose/research proposal with a maximum of 2,000 words. It should include the study field, problem description, objectives, justification for research, planned technique, and projected outcome.
• applicant’s personal information
• applicant’s family information.
• The applicant’s educational background and details.
• The applicant’s employment history and achievements.
• A letter of recommendation from university faculty for candidates.

Applying for the University of Malaya Scholarships

Applicants may submit the online application form through Malaya University’s official website.

• Establish an account and initiate your application by selecting “Apply now” on this page.
  Complete the online application form and upload all necessary documents.
  Submit your application by clicking the “Submit” button located at the bottom of each page.

Applicants should visit the school’s official website for further information.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

Deadline for applications

The application date is August 2024.

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