KUOK KENG KANG SCHOLARSHIPS

For Undergraduate Studies at MALAYSIAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Eligibility
Deserving students with excellent academic achievements; strong leadership qualities and active participation in extra-curricular activities

Value of Scholarship
RM12,000 per year


KF HALF-LOAN HALF-GRANT AWARDS
for Undergraduate Studies at MALAYSIAN & SINGAPORE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES

Eligibility
Needy students with good academic and non-academic achievements

Value of Award Malaysian Public Universities : RM10,000 - RM12,000 per year
Singapore Public Universities : RM20,000 - RM28,000 per year depending on course of study

 Students studying diploma, off-campus, matriculation and foundation courses are not eligible to apply for the above. Submit ONE application form only. 
Applicants will be considered for both category of awards.

Application forms can be downloaded from here or obtained from :

Kuok Foundation Berhad (Undergraduate Awards 2013) Letter Box No. 110, 16th Floor UBN Tower No. 10 Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur

Completed forms must reach the Foundation on or before 19 APRIL 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

For more information, please visit here.

THE ROLEX SCHOLARSHIP

Currently there are three Rolex Scholarships: North America, Europe, and Australasia. Each Rolex Scholarship provides a hands-on introduction to underwater and other aquatic-related endeavors for a young person considering a career in an underwater-related discipline. One scholar is selected from each of the three regions and each scholar spends approximately one year working side by side with current leaders in underwater fields. Each scholar travels primarily within his or her region, but may have opportunities throughout the underwater world. The range of experiences may include active participation in field studies, underwater research, scientific expeditions, laboratory assignments, equipment testing and design, photographic instruction, and other specialized assignments.

Scholars pursue activities in their chosen disciplines during the one-year period between Our World Underwater Scholarship Society® annual spring meetings. Experiences may last from a few days to over a month. At the conclusion of each experience, the scholar moves on to another, so the scholarship year involves extensive travel. The scholar is literally on the road from spring-to-spring with very little time at a home base. Scholars spend most of the year with the society's friends, hosts, and coordinators around the world. The experiences vary from year to year depending upon the scholar's interests and the availability of expeditions and hosts' opportunities. These experiences make up the real heart of the scholarship. The opportunity to join a host's daily activities exposes the scholar to the realities of the host's special pursuits.

Each of the three Rolex Scholarships has a coordinator who organizes itineraries for his or her scholar - emphasizing breadth of experience, but tailoring the itenerary to the individual scholar’s background and interests. These itineraries include time with specialists in such areas as biology, hyperbarics, anthropology, and archaeology. Scholar hosts include scientists, engineers, filmmakers, and marine mammal researchers. Visits to dive store operations, classes in underwater photography, and working with conservation organizations are also typical experiences.

These experiences provide the scholars with a broad overview of careers in the underwater world. Scholars may spend varying lengths of time investigating:

• Science
• Publishing
• Medicine
• Manufacturing
• Photography
• Education
• Management
• Expeditions
• Government
• Tourism
• Commercial and Research Diving
• Ecological Activism

The global underwater community sees the selected North American, European, and Australasian scholars as individuals with the potential to make significant contributions to the underwater world even though they may not have yet chosen a specific career path. During the course of the year, exposure to a wide array of types of work and the chance to actually jump in and experience specific jobs provides scholars with invaluable career-deciding opportunities.

The scholarship emphasizes hands-on experience in activities that will contribute to a well-rounded education and a broad network of contacts.

FINANCES

The Our World-Underwater convention established the first scholarship in 1974 and until its sale in 1998 was the primary funding source to the Society. Today, the Society offers two Rolex Scholarships as well as a variety of internships and other educational opportunities.

The Rolex Scholarships are entirely funded by donations from Rolex Watch USA and Rolex-Geneva. The Society and its other educational programs are additionally funded by generous corporate sponsors and individuals including E.P.I.C, Mercury Marine, and many others.

The original amount of the scholarship was $5,000, and it has been raised in increments over the years. This amount is reviewed at the Board of Directors's annual meeting. The maximum cash amount for the North American Rolex Scholarship is $25,000, for the European Rolex Scholarship the amount is £16,000 and for the Australasian Scholarship Aus $30,000

Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society® funds are used for transportation and living expenses. The North American and European Rolex Scholars must submit a complete accounting for all expenditures. Logs, journals, financial reports, and other communications are mandatory and must be submitted monthly to the Scholarship Society for review by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

For more information kindly visit http://www.owuscholarship.org/scholarships

Axiata National Secondary School Programme

To be eligible for the National Secondary School Programme, you will have to meet the following criteria,

• You must be a Malaysian citizen or a Malaysian permanent resident
• You must achieve a minimum of 5 A's in the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) trial examinations
• You must consistently be a top ten student in Standard 4, 5 and 6 of your Primary School education
• You must display an active participation in sports, clubs and societies, and/or the performing arts
• You must be proficient in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, and any other spoken and written languages are favourable
• Priority is given to students from low income and rural families

For more information, kindly visit here

Bachelor of Nursing scholarship

This unique scholarship of up to £1500 will be used to cover part of the cost of fees and living expenses whilst you are in the first year of the Bachelor of Nursing Degree programme.

The scholarship will be offered to

• International applicants who show a commitment to study for the Bachelor of Nursing degree at the University of Glasgow.
• A non European Union (EU) Resident
• nternational applicants that are not being sponsored by a government/company scheme

How to apply

To apply for the scholarship the applicant must write a 300 words supporting statement as to why you should be awarded it. The essay should be typed on A4 paper and then sent to Graham MacIntosh, Admissions Officer/University Teacher at the Nursing & HealthCare School, University of Glasgow, 59 Oakfield Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LL. Scotland.  Or emailed toGraham.MacIntosh@glasgow.ac.uk

Taufik Ali Memorial Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies 2012-13, University of Hong Kong

Please be informed that applications are invited for the Taufik Ali Memorial Scholarships for Postgraduate Studies 2012-13 at the University of Hong Kong. The scholarships are for applicants of Muslim faith born in Malaysia or Hong Kong who are registering for a full-time postgraduate curriculum in the academic year 2012-13 leading to a degree, diploma or certificate at The University of Hong Kong, and who hold a Bachelor’s degree with honours (preferably First or Upper Second Class Honours) from an approved University.

You may visit the HKU homepage at www.khu.hk for information on programmes offered.

SHARIAH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

SHARIAH SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Fulfilment of Human Capital needs in Islamic Finance

The International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) invites qualified students with excellent academic achievements and active in co-curricular activities to apply for the Shari'ah Scholarship Award (SA) to pursue their higher education at either local or overseas universities.

The Shari'ah Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari'ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge, research, talents, and intellectual discourse in the field of Shari'ah. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia's commitment to strengthen the development of the Islamic financial industry.

FIELD OF STUDY

Postgraduate (Master or Doctorate) in Shariah or Islamic finance studies at recognized institutions of higher learning; 

Undergraduate studies at recognized institutions of higher learning in the field of Shari'ah with a double degree or a minor in one of the following disciplines: 

·         Islamic banking; 

·         Conventional banking; 

·         Accounting; 

·         Law; 

·         Economics; 

·         Finance; 

·         Management; or

·         other related fields appropriate to the development of the Islamic financial industry. 

ELIGIBILITY

1)    The scholarship is open to citizens of all countries. 

2)    Applicants have to secured admission at a recognized institution of higher learning. Applicants are required to pursue either a Bachelor, CIFP, Master or Doctorate programme, as defined above, in a fulltime programme. 

3)    For a postgraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.5 or its equivalent. 

4)    For an undergraduate application, applicants are required to have a CGPA of at least 3.3 or its equivalent (for the first semester result). 

5)    Current students enrolled in the programmes specified above may also apply for the scholarship. 

6)    Applicants should not be in receipt of any other scholarship award.

APPLICATION

An application for a scholarship must be submitted with the following documents, which must be in English:

1)    Application form; Please download at http://www.isra.my/scholarship.html

2)    Photocopy of personal identification document (passport/identity card);

3)    Offer Letter from the institution of higher learning; 

4)    Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts; 

5)    An essay of not more than 300 words on ‘why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship and how he/she plans to contribute to the Islamic financial services industry’; 

6)    Two (2) letters of recommendation (only for a postgraduate scholarship application). Please use provided template.

7)    Thesis proposal (only for Master and PhD application); and 

8)    Other relevant materials to support the application.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notify for interview session.

All duly completed applications are to be forwarded to:

Shari'ah Scholarship Award

International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),

Lorong Universiti A, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

PRACTICAL TRAINING/ INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Procedures:

Application for the above programme must be submitted by hand or mail with the following documents:

1.    An official letter from the institution/university

2.    Academic transcript and copies of academic certificates

3.    Resume

4.    Photocopy of personal identification document (passport/identity card)

  

IN-HOUSE SHARI’AH MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME

This is a ‘working & training” programme. Malaysian, young Shari’ah graduates who have great interest to work in Islamic finance industry will be recruited-on contract and full time basis-by ISRA under this two (2) year programme. Attractive allowances and other benefits will be paid throughout the contract period.

Further information please visit our website at www.isra.my, email: scholarship@isra.my or call at 03-7651 4211/ 4200

Skim Biasiswa Universiti Malaya (SBUM)

Pihak Seksyen Kewangan & Biasiswa IPS melampirkan iklan tawaran biasiswa dibawah Skim Biasiswa Universiti Malaya (SBUM) bagi Semester 1, Sesi 2012/2013. Permohonan ini dibuka mulai 1 Julai 2012 sehingga 31 Julai 2012.

Bagi pelajar yang berminat dan memenuhi syarat-syarat yang dilampirkan dalam iklan biasiswa, tuan/puan boleh memohon permohonan ini secara atas talian (on-line) dengan melayari website seperti dibawah: http://ips.um.edu.my/?modul=Home&pilihan=main