Biasiswa Khazanah Nasional Berhad

Pengenalan

Yayasan Khazanah, dengan kerjasama Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies menawarkan Biasiswa Merdeka kepada warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan dan ingin meneruskan pengajian peringkat pasca-ijazah di University of Oxford, mulai Oktober 2009.
Calon-calon yang berminat harus memiliki kelulusan akademik yang cemerlang, mampu mempamerkan ciri-ciri kepimpinan dalam bidang pengajian yang ingin diikuti serta membuktikan bidang tersebut mampu menyumbang kepada pembangunan negara.
Biasiswa tersebut merangkumi yuran universiti dan kolej, elaun sara hidup dan tiket penerbangan pergi-balik serta boleh diperbaharui setiap tahun sepanjang tempoh pengajian.

Kelayakan

Calon-calon mestilah warganegara Malaysia yang cemerlang dalam bidang akademik dan mampu menjalankan penyelidikan secara bersendirian. Keutamaan akan diberikan kepada calon-calon yang berpotensi untuk memimpin serta mampu berkomunikasi dengan baik.
Biasiswa ini adalah bagi bidang-bidang pengajian berikut:

• Perniagaan: Ekonomi, Kewangan, Pelaburan, Undang-Undang, Sains Aktuari
• Sains Bioperubatan: Biokejuruteraan, Bioinformatik, Biologi Molekular, Teknologi Pemakanan, Ginomik, Bioteknologi
• c. Kejuruteraan: Elektronik, Mikroelektronik, Sains Bahan, Teknologi Nano

Permohonan untuk mengikuti bidang-bidang selain yang disebutkan di atas akan turut dipertimbangkan.

Cara Memohon

Pemohon haruslah menghantar borang permohonan dan dokumen-dokumen berikut:

• Muat turun borang pemohonan. (Sila klik sini )
• Kenyataan peribadi yang tidak melebihi 1000 patah perkataan yang merangkumi pengenalan kepada bidang pengajian dan bagaimana bidang ini boleh membantu memajukan Malaysia. Kenyataan in harus meliputi sebab-sebab pemohon ingin melanjutkan pelajaran di University of Oxford serta menyatakan secara ringkas kualiti peribadi pemohon yang melayakkan mereka untuk dipertimbangkan untuk menerima biasiswa ini.
• Senarai kelulusan akademik dan anugerah serta kepujian yang dimiliki.
• Pengesahan status permohonan daripada University of Oxford.
• Dua surat sokongan daripada referi yang mengetahui tentang latar belakang pemohon. Surat sokongan ini perlu sampai ke Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies sebelum/ pada tarikh tutup permohonan.

Semua dukumen-dokumen permohonan mesti sampai ke Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies sebelum/ pada 12 Januari 2009
Maklumat lanjut dan borang permohonan boleh didapati daripada Penolong Akademik, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies melalui alamat surat-menyurat atau e-mel seperti di bawah:
The Academic Assistant,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
George Street
Oxford OX1 2 AR, UK
Tel: 44 1865 278730
Fax: 44 1865 248942
e-mail: academic.assistant@oxcis.ac.uk

Yayasan Khazanah is a foundation established by Khazanah Nasional Berhad (Khazanah Nasional) – the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia.

We are entrusted to select, support, groom and nurture exceptional individuals’ who will eventually take on high-level positions in the best organisations including government-linked companies (GLCs) in Malaysia.

The mission is in line with Khazanah commitment to the active development of human capital to ensure that Malaysia continues to improve its competitiveness on the global stage.

As a start, we groom talents and help them build their capabilities by offering scholarships to pursue studies at Malaysia’s premier universities or at the world’s renowned institutions of higher learning.

Malaysian citizens may choose to apply one of the three scholarship programme below:

1. Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme
2. Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Merdeka Scholarship Programme
3. Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme

We apply a similar commitment to develop leaders amongst citizens of Asian countries through the Khazanah Asia Scholarship Programme.

Ensuring financial support represents merely one part of the equation. An exciting and rewarding journey awaits you through the broad range of development programmes planned for Khazanah’s Scholars. 

Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme 

The Khazanah Global Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading universities around the world. In addition, recipients of the Khazanah Global Scholarship are provided with leadership trainings and job attachments at leading organisations in Malaysia.

The trainings, job attachments and exposures, and the facility to gain professional experience at leading corporations in the world represent opportunities that we provide in our quest to nurture our scholars to realise their potential to become Malaysia’s future business and industry leaders.

The duration of the scholarship will be for the full course of study, as stipulated in the offer of admission, subject to Yayasan Khazanah’s terms and conditions.

The scholarship is open to all Malaysians planning to pursue or are currently pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at top universities in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Japan.

General Terms and Conditions

1. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
2. A personal statement (for undergraduate study) or a research outline/ thesis summary (for postgraduate study) is required
3. Applicants must have a consistent and outstanding academic achievement record as follows:
   

For Foundation Studies

1. Obtained a minimum of 8As (combination of A and A+) in the recent SPM examination
2. Not exceeding 18 years of age as at the enrolment date for the foundation studies.

For Undergraduate Studies

1. Obtained a minimum 3As for A-level
2. Obtained a minimum of 3.50 CGPA for Bachelor’s Degree
3. Obtained admission to pursue or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities (Conditional offer can be considered)
4. Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the degree programme

Master Degree

1. Obtained a minimum of Second Class (Upper) Degree (Hons) for Bachelor’s Degree
2. Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned universities (Conditional offer can be considered)
3. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master programme

PhD

1. Obtained a distinction or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent (if there is a point systems) at Masters level
2. Obtained admission or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities (Conditional offer can be considered)
3. Not exceeding 40 years as at the enrolment date for the doctorate programme

Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship Programme

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship provides financial sponsorship to Malaysians who plan to study for an undergraduate and postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship, established in 2009, is jointly sponsored by Yayasan Khazanah, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Malaysian Commonwealth Studies Centre.

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship is a leadership development programme that is aimed at building Malaysia’s future leadership talent. Recipients of this scholarship are expected to not only demonstrate academic excellence, but also develop their leadership skills through training and participation in a number of activities.

Scholars of the programme will undergo an enriching personal journey, and will also be part of a cadre of future leaders that will be groomed to eventually lead Malaysia’s government-linked companies (GLCs). It is a career-long journey that offers Malaysia’s top talents an opportunity to realise their full potential in the transformation of Malaysia’s GLCs into globally competitive corporations.

The scholarship will cover for the full duration of the course of study, and provides for tuition fees, monthly living expenses, return air passage and other provisions, such as book allowance, establishment and end of study allowances.

Criteria/Eligibility

Citizens of Malaysia who will be applying to, or who have already secured a conditional or unconditional offer to admission into the University of Cambridge, and meet the requirements below: 

Undergraduate studies

1. Below 20 years of age
2. Must have an excellent academic track record, with an actual or predicted minimum of 3 As, or show evidence of excellent performance throughout their pre-university studies
3. Must apply to pursue a full-time residential degree

Postgraduate Studies

1. Below 40 years of age
   
2. Must have a First Class or a Second Class (Upper) honours degree, or where there is a point system, a minimum CGPA of 3.5, or its equivalent. For those applying for a doctoral degree with a research Masters degree, they must show an excellent report for their thesis. In the event that formal qualification has yet to be conferred, applicants must show evidence of excellent performance throughout their studies.
   
3. Must apply to pursue any one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
   
1. Research leading to the PhD degree
   
2. Two-year MSc and M. Litt.
   
3. One-year postgraduate courses (e.g MPhil, LLM, MBA etc)
   

Khazanah – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship Programme

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 air fares. Awards are renewable annually through the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

Candidates, who must be citizens of Malaysia, should have an excellent record of academic achievement and a proven capacity for independent research. Attention will also be given to the personal qualities of the candidates in terms of their leadership potential and ability to communicate. Candidates will be expected to show how their future careers and wider interests of Malaysia will benefit from a period of study at Oxford.

The fields of study covered by the Scholarship Programme include the following:

1. Business : Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science
2. Bio-Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics
3. Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science

Other fields may also be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:

1. The completed application form.
2. A signed personal statement of not more than 1,000 words that includes a description of the intended area of study and describe how this will benefit Malaysia. The statement should also outline the applicant’s reasons for wanting to study at Oxford, and summaries the personal qualities that would make them a worthy recipient of a scholarship
3. A list of academic qualifications and other awards and honours received
4. A statement of the status of their application to the University of Oxford
5. Two confidential letters of recommendation from referees who can access in details the applicant’s academic performance and potential. Two recommendation letters must reach the Oxford Centre for Islamic studies by the application deadline.

Application for Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship is now closed.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

The Academic Assistant,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
George Street
Oxford OX1 2 AR, UK
Tel: 44 1865 278730
Fax: 44 1865 248942

e-mail: academic.assistant@oxcis.ac.uk

 

Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.

The aim of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme is two-fold; to train Malaysia’s brightest talents to transform its GLCs into competitive business locally and internationally; and to encourage individuals with excellent academic credentials to lead and participate in research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of the universities’ reputation in research and innovation.

Criteria/Eligibility

General Terms and Conditions

1. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
2. A personal statement (for undergraduate study) or a research outline/ thesis summary (for postgraduate study) is required
   
3. Applicants must have a consistent and outstanding academic achievement record as stated below.

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree)

1. Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first year of a Bachelor Degree programme at renowned selected universities in Malaysia
2. Obtained a minimum of 3As and 1B for STPM or GCE A-Levels or a minimum CGPA 3.50 / 4.00 for Pre-University or Foundation or Matriculation Programme
3. Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Scholarship programme

Master Degree

1. Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned selected universities in Malaysia (Conditional offer can be considered)
2. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50 / 4.00 or a Second Class Upper
3. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Masters programme

Ph.D

1. Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first year of aDoctoral Degree programme at renowned selected universities in Malaysia. (Conditional offer can be considered)
2. Obtained a Master Degree with a distinction or a minimum CGPA 3.50 / 4.00 or ‘A’ grade average and/or excellent examiners’ report if the Master Degree is by research
3. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50 / 4.00 or Second Class upper or an ‘A’ grade average or equivalent
4. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the doctorate programme

List of Selected Leading Malaysian Universities

The recipients of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme will study at any one of the following leading Malaysian universities:

1. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Universiti Malaya
4. Universiti Multimedia
5. Universiti Putra Malaysia
6. Universiti Sains Malaysia
7. Universiti Tenaga Nasional 

Khazanah Asia Scholarship Programme

At Yayasan Khazanah, we firmly believe that good education inspires people to shape and build a better future. With the aim of contributing towards the social development of the countries where we operate in, we seek to develop potential leaders capable of making valuable contributions to their nation.

We seek only the best individuals with excellent leadership qualities and outstanding achievements in academic and extra curricular activities.

Yayasan Khazanah, in collaboration with Khazanah Nasional’s partner and investee companies, is offering the Khazanah Asia Scholarship to deserving candidates from Bangladesh and Indonesia to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate education at selected leading universities in Malaysia.

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship collaboration partners:

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship
in collaboration with Grameen Bank

In Bangladesh, Yayasan Khazanah is in collaboration with Grameen Bank to offer scholarships to the children of Grameen Bank members to pursue undergraduate degrees at selected leading universities in Malaysia.

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate

1. Children of Grameen Bank members not exceeding 18 years of age in year of application;
2. Obtained a minimum of 9 A’s or a GPA of 5.00 in the Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSC);
3. Obtained a minimum of 6 A’s or a GPA of 5.00 in the Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations (HSC);
4. Good command of English Language;
5. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities; and
6. Medically fit.
   

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship
in collaboration with Ancora Foundation

In Indonesia, Yayasan Khazanah is in collaboration with the Ancora Foundation to offer scholarships to Indonesian nationals to pursue their undergraduate degrees at selected leading universities in Malaysia. 

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate

1. Indonesian nationals not exceeding 18 years of age as at the enrolment date for the foundation studies
2. Completed Sekolah Menengah Umum 3 (SMU3) and obtained an average of 8.5 points (nilai) for the Ujian Akhir Nasional
3. Good command of the English language
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
5. Medically fit
   

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship in collaboration
with Bank CIMB Niaga and XL Axiata

In addition, Yayasan Khazanah is also in collaboration with PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk and PT XL Axiata Tbk to offer scholarships to Indonesian nationals to study selected courses for Masters Degree in Malaysia.

Disciplines (CIMB Niaga)

Economics, Commerce, Finance, Banking Management, Business Administration.

Disciplines (XL Axiata)

Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Data Communications & Networking, Telecommunications Engineering

Criteria/Eligibility

1. Indonesian nationals not exceeding 35 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Masters programme
2. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 / 4.00 or Second Class Upper or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities
4. Good command of the English language
5. Medically fit

List of Selected Leading Malaysian Universities

The recipients of the Khazanah Asia Scholarship will study at any one of the following leading Malaysia universities:

1. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Universiti Malaya
4. Universiti Multimedia
5. Universiti Putra Malaysia
6. Universiti Sains Malaysia
7. Universiti Tenaga Nasional
8. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia