General Requirements

• Applicants must be of Malaysian nationality;
• Not exceeding 35 years of age by 1 January 2017;
• Currently enrolled in first year of doctoral studies in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

Academic Qualifications

• Achieved a minimum grade of 3.50 in First degree study from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia or other recognized universities;
• Achieved a minimum grade of 3.70 in Master degree for Course Work and Mixed Mode;
• Achieved a minimum Band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL ≥ 600 / TOEFL iBT ≥ 85;
• Excellent mastery of both Malay and English language.

Other Requirements

• Currently not bonded to any employees;
• Priority will be given to candidates that prepares a research proposal which has a potential benefit towards knowledge development;
• Succeeded in producing and publishing acknowledged academic works;
• Displayed exceptional leadership qualities, flexibility, versatility, and good teamwork capabilities;
• Displayed top of the class attitude in academics, co-curricular, community service and sporting activities;
• Applicants are bound to the terms and regulations of the Ainuddin Wahid Scholarship, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia;
• Applicants have to attend an interview for recipients selection purpose.

Benefits of Receiving The Ainuddin Wahid Scholarship

• Coverage of tuition fees for 6 semester;
• Subsistence allowance for 36 months (RM4,000.00 a month);
• Research funding up to RM10,000.00 a year;
• Oversea attachment costs for a maximum of 6 months (cost of living and travel);
• Coverage for research presentation costs;
• Coverage for copyright and patent licensing costs;
• Personality development programmes;
• Incentive publications allowance.

Dekan

Sekolah Pengajian Siswazah

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 UTM Johor Bahru

Johor Darul Takzim

(U/P : Bahagian Penyelidikan dan Biasiswa)

Tel : 07-553 7782/7595/7816

Fax : 07-553 7800

Email : sps.scholarship@utm.my

Website : www.sps.utm.my

Application Date : CLOSED