Deadline: 31st October, 2012
USM Global Fellowship was initiated by YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia on 30th July, 2012. This fellowship was incorporated to ensure a bright future for Malaysia by attracting meritorious students across the world to pursue their PhD at USM.
This fellowship is a sign that Malaysia is prepared to acknowledge as well as celebrate knowledge and experience with the world. The USM Global Fellowship aspires to enhance nation building, synergize global talents and to boost a greater knowledge society through the global talents engaged.
The USM Global Fellowship is open for application to all nationalities across the globe who aspires to pursue full time Doctoral studies in different research fields with Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Eligibility:
- All nationalities not exceeding 40 years of age on the date of application
- Not a recipient of any financial support or sponsorship from any organization or education institution.
- Excellent health condition
Academic Qualification
Category 1: Bachelors Degree Holder
Obtained a First Class (Hons) Bachelor or CGPA ≥ 3.67 from any recognised, local or foreign universities. Applicants with First Class (Hons) or with CGPA ≥ 3.67 may be eligible to be directly admitted as a PhD candidate (terms and conditions apply) ; or
Category 2: Bachelor and Masters Degree holder
Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with CGPA ≥ 3.50 from any recognized local or foreign universities, and obtained a Master’s Degree (Course Work / Mixed Mode) with CGPA ≥ 3.50 or by Research Mode from any recognized local or foreign universities.
Priority will be given to candidates with the following credentials:
- Good communication skills and proficient in English is an added advantage
A minimum score of 550 in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), or
A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Proof of article publications in refereed journals
- Possess good leadership skills with good personality traits
Fields of Study:
All postgraduate programmes offered by USM.
The Fellowship covers
Academic Fees:
- Tuition
- Examination
Non-recurring Fees:
- Registration as charged
- Personal bond as charged
Allowances:
- Return economy flight ticket as charged One off
- Settling down allowance: RM2, 000.00
- Monthly living allowance: RM3, 000.00
- Book/equipment allowance: RM1,000
- Computer allowance: RM3,000
- Final thesis project: RM2,000.00
The maximum duration of this fellowship is 36 months (6 semesters), subject to Universiti Sains Malaysia’s terms and conditions.
- Expected to study in Universiti Sains Malaysia and complete their studies within a maximum of 6 semesters.
- Required to serve with USM for 3 years upon completion of studies if offered.
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