Nowadays Malaysia has become one of the popular destination for higher study. The reason behind it is quality education, a better ranking of universities, low cost of living, diverse culture and pleasant climate. Currently, a few universities are providing Masters and PhD scholarship along with living allowance and full tuition waiver.
Monash University Malaysia
Monash University is one of the best private university in Malaysia. The quality of education and ranking is very high. The university provides Masters and PhD scholarship in all areas.
Benefits
Each scholarship covers 100% of the tuition fees, plus a living allowance as follows:
• Masters by Research – RM2,200/month (up to 24 months of candidature).
• Doctor of Philosophy – RM2,200/month (up to 42 months of candidature).
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Taylor’s University
Taylor’s University ranks in the top 150 in Asia and is the number one private university in Malaysia according to the QS Asia University Rankings. Taylor’s is also listed in the top 1 percent of universities in Asia. Taylor’s University also received 5-Star in five (5) categories of the QS Stars Rating namely, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Internationalisation and Inclusiveness.
Taylor’s PhD Scholarship
• 100% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 36 months / 3 years’ full-time studies
• 100% thesis examination fee waiver
• Monthly stipend of RM 2300 – RM 2800
• Settling-in allowance of RM 1500 (International student only)
• Conference allowance of RM 6000
Taylor’s Research Scholarship
Master
• 75% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 24 months for full-time studies or 50% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 36 months for part-time studies
• 100% thesis examination fee waiver
• Monthly stipend of RM 1500 (Full-time student only)
PhD
• 75% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 36 months for full-time studies or 50% tuition fee waiver for a maximum of 60 months for part-time studies
• 100% thesis examination fee waiver
• Monthly stipend of RM 1900 (Full-time student only)
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INCEIF-The Global University of Islamic Finance
INCEIF was set up in 2005 by Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia). It is one of many initiatives undertaken by Malaysia to develop and nurture talents and experts under the MIFC (Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre).
The Chairman of INCEIF is the Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, Tan Sri Muhammad bin Ibrahim. INCEIF is governed by a Governing Council which is chaired by a Director and comprises representatives from the financial industry, regulators and members of international repute. The Senate, i.e. the Professional Development Panel is also chaired by a Director and comprises of CEOs from Islamic banks and Takaful companies, regulators and representatives from the financial industry. INCEIF offers three postgraduate programmes in Islamic finance, namely Masters in Islamic Finance Practice (MIFP), Master of Science in Islamic Finance (MSc) and PhD in Islamic Finance.
PhD scholarship
• Full tuition waiver
• Living allowance up to RM 2300 monthly as graduate research assistant based on availability of projects
Masters
• Full tuition waiver
• Living allowance RM 1800 monthly as graduate research assistant based on availability of projects.
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Mohammad Hassan Shakil
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