Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme 2016 – 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
Foundation Studies:
- Obtained a minimum of 8As (combination of A+ and A) in the recent examination
- Not exceeding 18 years of age as at the enrolment date for the foundation studies
- Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first semester of a Foundation programme at selected universities in Malaysia;
- Pusat Asasi Sains, Universiti Malaya
- Pusat Permatapintar Negara, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- International Islamic University Malaysia
- Multimedia University
- Universiti Tenaga Nasional
- International Medical University, KL
Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree)
- Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first year of a Bachelor’s Degree programme at renowned selected universities in Malaysia (Conditional offer can be considered)
- 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 Diploma or Foundation or Matriculation Programme
- Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Bachelor’s Degree programme
Master’s Degree
- Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned selected universities in Malaysia (Conditional offer can be considered)
- Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (UK and Australia University) or where there is a point system, obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 for Bachelor’s Degree
- Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master’s degree
Ph.D.
- Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first year of a Doctoral Degree programme at renowned selected universities in Malaysia. (Conditional offer can be considered)
- 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
- Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (UK and Australia University) or where there is a point system, obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 for Bachelor’s Degree
- Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Doctorate programme
Scholarship Amount
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.
How to Apply
- Applicants are required to register by clicking HERE
- Complete the application form, scan and upload required documents and submit your completed application.
- After submission, do check your email for notifications or login to check your status.
For more and up-to-date info please contact the Biasiswa Khazanah Watan(scholarship) provider directly:
Yayasan Khazanah
Level 33, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Tower,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(T) 603 – 2034 0000
Level 33, Tower 2, Petronas Twin Tower,
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(T) 603 – 2034 0000
Application Deadline: Apr 25, 2016