CIFP Full-time Scholarship

INCEIF is offering scholarships to outstanding candidates to pursue the Chartered Islamic Finance Professional (CIFP) Full-time Programme commencing January 2010, in Kuala Lumpur.

Scholarship applicants for the CIFP programme should be fluent in English and have an honours degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or equivalent professional qualification in any discipline. Graduates from Sciences, Engineering, Islamic Studies, Mathematics, Law and IT disciplines are encouraged to apply. Application is to be submitted online via http://www.inceif.org/apply_cifp/

Limited scholarships covering tuition fees and living allowance are available. For international students, this includes airfare between Kuala Lumpur and home country. Selections will be based upon academic excellence, working experience and potential contribution to the Islamic financial services industry.

For more information, please visit: CIFP Full-time Scholarship

Ken Foundation

KEN FOUNDATION invites applications from students who will be pursuing full-time degree studies at local public universities in academic year 2009.

Scholarship Offered - Degree Awards

• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical and Electronic
• Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Building Surveying
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• Bachelor of Architecture (Hons)
• Bachelor of Commerce (Hons)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) (Accounting/Finance)
• Bachelor of Finance (Hons)
• Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Value of Scholarship
The annual value of each scholarship is RM 6,000 - RM 8,000

Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship awards, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

• Malaysian citizen and a full-time student between 18 - 23 years old
• Low income family (Combine level of income not exceeding RM 25,000 per annum)
• Excellent academic achievements
• Students who have successfully been offered the course of study (listed above) in any local public universities
• Must not be bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or rewards from other educational institutions, organizations or foundations

How To Apply
Send in with:

• Application form (contact Ms Siew Cheng)
• Copy of applicant's IC and Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of the applicant's University Admission Result
• Certified copy of applicant's results SPM/STPM
• A summary of applicant's major achievements/awards won and participation in co-curricular activities

You may send in your applications through the mail to address below:

KEN FOUNDATION
No 6, Jalan Datuk Sulaiman
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel.: 03-77279933
Fax.: 03-77288246

Contact person : Ms Evelyn Lau / Ms Siew Cheng
Email : khb@kenholdings.com.my

* All applications must reach our office latest by 15th July 2009
* Only short-listed applications will be notified and invited for an interview and / or test
* Applications received after the above closing dates or not in accordance with the above procedures/conditions or not properly completed will not be considered

Technical Teaching Scheme Scholarship

Scholarship Division, Ministry of Higher Education is offering Technical Teaching Scheme Scholarship to students who are pursuing full-time degree course from various discipline at the University of Malaya.

Please visit www.mohe.gov.my/sltp/ for further information on this scholarship.

FINEMECCANICA Sponsored Masters Programme

Finmeccanica Group has officially announced the opening in Italy of the the Master
Programme in International Business Engineering 2009-10. Finmeccanica Group a leading Italian Group- is offering a unique opportunity for Malaysian graduates to apply for the Master Programme.

The Finmeccanica Group is a world leader in technologically advanced business sectors, excelling in the design, development and manufacturing of state-of-the-art technologies. Finmeccanica is a key player in Defence, Aeronautics, Helicopters, Space and Security and also has well-established skills and capabilities in the
Transportation and Energy sectors.

The Master Programme in International Business Engineering enables high potential graduates to become world class professionals active in the areas of:

• Project Management,
• International Sales,
• Innovation and Business Development,
• Technology and Operations Management

The Master will be held in Rome, Italy from October 2009 to October 2010.
Deadline for online application: 30 June 2009.

Finmeccanica Group offers a financial support of Euro 29,000 to each
of the 30 candidates, selected from different Countries, covering:

• Tuition fees
• Accommodation expenses
• Living expenses

Talented graduates that can fulfill the above mentioned pre-requisites are invited to apply for the Master Programme in International Business Engineering. It is a great opportunity that not to be missed!

The Master Programme is taught in English and held in Rome (Italy).
It starts in October 2009 and ends in October 2010. It totals approx. 1,500 hour full-time learning and development activities. Participants in the Master Programme gain exclusive access to learning and development opportunities that will be invaluable for their future career in the Finmeccanica Group. Following successful completion of the Programme, participating students will be offered an opportunity
within a Finmeccanica Group Company.

For more information about the Master Programme please go to:

www.finmeccanica.com/fhink or contact fhink@finmeccanica.com

Intel Research Scholar

Two Intel Research Scholars positions available under Intel Corp:

2 Research Scholars are required to work on projects funded by Intel Corp.

Start: July/Aug/Sept. 2009

Period: maximum up to 12 months

Stipend: RM2100 (Malaysian only)

Location: Faculty of Information Technology, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya

Requirements for the 2 positions are:

Position 1:

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with honours, preferably 2nd class upper or above

• Good computer programming skill or proficient in the C programming language (or it's derivatives such as C++ and Java).

• Good understanding of Networking (LAN, WAN), optimization, artificial intelligence and probability and statistics.

• Knowledge of socket programming would be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of network simulator would also help.

Fresh graduates with good results are encouraged to apply. The candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a M. Sc.IT Degree in Multimedia University. Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their transcript and resume via e-mail to:
Dr. Poo Kuan Hoong
e-mail: khpoo@mmu.edu.my

Position 2:

Start: July/Aug/Sept 2009

Period: maximum up to 12 months

Stipend: RM2100 (Malaysian only)

Location: Faculty of Information Technology, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science with honours, preferably 2nd class upper or above

• Good computer programming skill or proficient in the C programming language (or it's derivatives such as C++ and Java).

• Good understanding of Digital circuits, Boolean functions, algorithms(especially graph algorithm) and complexity.

• Self-motivated, possess good communication skills and able to work under pressure

• Knowledge of Mathematica 7 software package would also help.

Candidate will have the opportunity to pursue a M. Sc.IT Degree in Multimedia University. Interested and qualified candidates are required to submit their transcript and resume via e-mail to:

Dr. Ho Chin Kuan

e-mail: ckho@mmu.edu.my

Fresh graduates with good results are encouraged to apply.

KANEKA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

KANEKA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD is a scholarship offered by Kaneka Corporation. It is a corporation which is a diversified company with over 50 years of experience in the manufacturing of various products including chemicals, polymer, plastic resin, foodstuff, pharmaceuticals, electrical & electronic materials and synthetic fibers worldwide. Kaneka has extended the creation of valuable products, technologies and services using our
comprehensive capabilities. In Malaysia, Kaneka have established three
manufacturing companies on a 98 acres land at Gebeng in Kuantan, Pahang.

The Kaneka Scholarship Award intends to promote higher education by offering financial aid to qualified students, who are pursuing full-time degree course in Japanese or Chemical Engineering studies at the University of Malaya, so that they can focus to strive for excellence.

Eligibility :

• A Malaysian citizen
• Has completed first year of undergraduate study and achieved a minimum CGPA of 3.0
• Family income of below RM2,500/month
• Individuals who have already obtained scholarships from other sources are not eligible to apply
• Short listed applicants are required to attend an interview session

Terms of Award :

The sponsored undergraduates will be required to do their practical training
at Kaneka plant in Kuantan, Pahang.

Award Tenure

The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period of study related to the
program registered by the student (excluding first year of study).

Award Amount

The amount of scholarship awarded is RM8,500 per academic year.

Selection Criteria

Criteria of selection are based on the following:

• Academic Achievement 50%
• Extra-curricular Achievement 10%
• Essay 10%
• Interview Results 30%

Well-rounded students with a good combination of academic, social, personal
and extra curricular achievements are encouraged to apply. If you match the

requirements and have a vision to excel, please apply by sending the
application form which can be obtained from HEPA, a recent passport size
photo, latest examination results slip, an essay (in English) with less than
500 words based on one of the topics listed below (in MS Word or PDF
format). The essay shall be attached with the completed application form.

For more information, please visit here

Mexican Government Scholarships for Foreigners 2010

The Government of Mexico, under its scholarship programme for foreign
nationals 2010, is offering two places for eligible Malaysians to
pursue postgraduate studies in Mexican Institutions of Higher
Education for academic year 2010.

The two scholarships available to Malaysians come under the bilateral
cooperation programme between Mexico and Malaysia. A full list of
these scholarships, the names of the recipients Mexican institutions,
the general conditions of scholarships, duration, benefits,
requirements and application forms can be downloaded from the
website

Interested candidates should submit the application form through the
Malaysian Government, to the Mexican Embassy not later than 31st
August 2009.