The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) Scholarship application under the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia is now open to new international students who are pursuing postgraduate or post-doctoral levels at Public University in Malaysia (including Universiti Putra Malaysia).

The Malaysian International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.

Talented international students with excellent academic records and outstanding co-curricular backgrounds are welcomed to apply for this scholarship and further their studies in any selected and well-established Malaysian public and private universities.

This scholarship is divided into two (2) categories of study: Postgraduate and Post-doctoral Studies

ELIGIBLITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS), applicants must fit the following criteria:-

a. Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
b. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Master’s Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Master’s degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study. In addition, for post-doctoral programme, the selection will be evaluated based on the number of books produced, refereed/non refereed journals, portfolio and patent copyright. The Post-Doctoral candidate must have excellent reputation in research and possesses knowledge related to the research to be carried out.
c. Took one of the following English Language Proficiency Test not more than two years before the date of application. The list of tests and minimum scores required:
d. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
e. TOEFL paper-based test with a score of at least 580 or computer-based test with a score of at least 230 or internet-based test with a score at least 92.
f. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
g. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to the needs and interests of Malaysia (research-based programme only)
h. Has applied for and gained admission to postgraduate and post-doctoral studies in Malaysia (conditional letters of offer will be accepted at the time of application or has a confirmation of acceptance or affiliation with the universities in Malaysia).

VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIPS

Each scholarship consists of:-
a. Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
b.An approved tuition fees
c. Monthly maintenance allowance
d. Annual grant for books and internal travel
e. Medical / Health Insurance
f. Installation and Termination grant
g. Thesis allowance (will be paid at the beginning of research (after proposal defense) and the balance will be paid only upon submission of the thesis) – For PhD and Post-Doctoral only
h. A conference travel grant and journal publication grant (PhD and Post-Doctoral only)
* The Government of Malaysia reserves the rights to review the value of awards at any time (and if such changes are made, the value of scholarship will be changed and the effective date will be informed to the successful candidates).

PRIORITY STUDY AREAS

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:
a. Science and Engineering
b. Agriculture and Fisheries
c. Economics and Islamic Finance
d. Information and Communication Technology
e. Biotechnology
f. Biosecurity and Food Safety
g. Infrastructure and Utility
h. Environmental Studies
i. Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.
* Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

SELECTION CRITERIA

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-
a. High-level academic achievement
b. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
c. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

GENERAL CONDITION OF AWARD

a. Scholarship holder must undertake full-time studies for postgraduate and post-doctoral studies at a campus of Malaysian Universities.
b. It is the responsibility of the scholarship holders to confirm admission to the university.
c. Scholarship holders must not change their programme during tenure of the scholarship except with written permission from their university and the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia.
d. Scholarship holders must follow the approved programmes and abide by the university’s rules, regulations and codes of conduct. Any suspension from the university will result in immediate suspension of award. Monthly allowances are not payable during suspension, including suspension due to illness.
e. It is the responsibility of successful candidates to apply for and meet the requirements for the issuing of an appropriate entry visa including medical examination. The offer of the scholarship does not guarantee the granting of a visa.
f. Scholarship holders must maintain satisfactory progress and good standing as stipulated by their host university and degree programme, or the scholarship will be withdrawn.
g. The scholarships are tenable in Malaysian universities and research must be carried out in Malaysia.
h. Scholarship holders are not allowed to take any paid employment during their tenure unless with written approval from the host university.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s portal.
https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php

STEP 1
• REGISTER your Passport Number or National Identication Number, password and email address.
• LOGIN to online application form and fill in all section completely.
• Please ensure all information is correct before you print the application and logout.

STEP 2
Please attach printed application form together with the following documents:
i. Recent passport size photograph.
ii. Completed Medical Report.
iii. A certified copy of current passport showing evidence of citizenship.
iv. A certified copy of academic transcript, testimonials and/or references relating to the relevant study, co-curriculum activities, achievements.
v. A clear and precise study or research plan
vi. A certified copy of English Language proficiency certificate (Test of English as a Foreign Language/TOEFL or International English Language Testing Service/IELTS)
vii. Curriculum Vitae.
viii. Admission letter from Malaysian University.
ix. Two letters of recommendation from two (2) people who can act as referees to support your application.
x. Endorsement Form.

• You are required to complete the two Letters of Recommendation from two referees, Endorsement Form and Medical Report. Please bring printed ONLINE application form and required documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the relevant agency responsible for the MIS scholarship in your country to get the endorsement.

STEP 3
• Scan all documents stated above in PDF format and LOGIN to MIS Online Application. https://biasiswa.mohe.gov.my/INTER/login.php
• You are required to attach the documents and click SUBMIT button to submit the application. You will see the notification message when the process is done. All the application is fully online. No hard copy is required. Bring the hard copy of application form and original certificate during the interview session.

FURTHER ENQUIRIES

For further enquiries, please contact us:-

SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION MALAYSIA
LEVEL 2, NO 2, TOWER 2
JALAN P5/6, PRECINT 5
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE
62200 PUTRAJAYA

Email: international_scholar@mohe.gov.my
Phone : +603 8870 6000
https://app.mohe.gov.my/dirkpt/senaraiStaf.php?idBhgn=58
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Application closing date: 12 May 2018

Universitas Gadjah Mada is inviting all students (bachelor, master and PhD) to participate in 2018 Summer Course on Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction that will take place at the Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from July 29 to August 10, 2018.

THE FOCUS
EcoDRR (Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction) is defined as sustainable management, conservation, and ecosystem restoration in reducing disaster risk whose main purpose is to achieve sustainable development and resilience.

The 2018 Summer Course on Eco DRR consists of in-class component and field component, held in Yogyakarta and surroundings. The activities are designed for not only understanding Eco-DRR praxis, but also promoting cultures of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta has unique physical condition as well as cultural treasures. Covering about 3000 square kilometers area, Yogyakarta is configured by volcanic process in the Northern part, denudational process in the Western part, solutional process in the Southeastern part, marine process along the Southern part, fluvial process in the middle and structural process in the Southern and Southeastern part. The physical condition induces several different natural hazards in some specific areas, beside form heterogeneous ecosystems. The cultural wealth of Yogyakarta establishes a strong social capital of communities, which has an important role in ecosystem management, related disaster risk reduction.

HOW TO APPLY
The 2018 Summer Course on Ecosystem-based Disaster Risk Reduction invite university students (bachelor, master and PhD students) from all over the globe. The course fee is USD 750, provides the following facilities:

1. Tuition (Indonesian Credit 3 SKS ~ equal to 4 ECTS European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS))
2. Fieldwork
3. Accommodation (sharing room)
4. Meal (breakfast and lunch)
5. Certificate of participation
6. Seminar kit
   
   

The course fee excludes local and international airfares, airport taxes, local transports and personal expenses during the stay. Fill the application form on the website:http://ugm.id/Ecodrr2018

SCHOLARSHIP
- Scholarship (registration fee, accommodation, local transport, meals (breakfast and lunch), excursion fee) will be given to selected participants

- Low cost airfare tickets will be awarded to selected participants (limited seats, reimbursement method, ASEAN only)

DEADLINE
The deadline for applications for the summer school is May 15, 2018.

The working language of the summer school will be English; therefore, a sufficient understanding and ability to express oneself in this language is required.

For more technical inquiries, please kindly contact:

Faculty of Geography, Universitas Gadjah Mada Indonesia
Bulaksumur Yogyakarta, Indonesia 55281

Email: ecodrr@ugm.ac.id

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Organizing Committee
Ecosystem-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
Universitas Gadjah Mada
Indonesia

Will you be the world’s next agent of change for sustainability? If yes, you are the one that we are looking for! Experiencing two (2) weeks real-life educational opportunity on sustainability transition in the 2nd Summer School in Food Security and Climate Change.

The summer school will be held on 14th July 2018 – 28th August 2018 at the Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. It is a joint program co-funded by the ERASMUS+ under the Master of Science in Food Security and Climate Change (MS FSCC) and the Southeast Asian University Consortium for Graduate Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC). MS FSCC aims to develop critical mass of high quality, next generation of interdisciplinary professionals able to address the imposing challenges posed by climate change and food security in the country and the region. The summer school will serve as enhancement course for the MS FSCC students and will be co-organized by the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), Austria.

This year theme focuses on Oil Palm-Cattle Integration: A Transition Towards
Sustainability Food Security & Climate Change. Transforming the crop and livestock integration in oil palm area is beneficial in optimising the productivity of the land and feed production. This approach leads to improving food security as well as reducing climate change effects.

The first week of the summer school will be carried out in the highly interactive study environment where it combines lectures, case studies and group discussion conducted by a group of prominent speakers coming from industries, governmental bodies as well as experienced lecturers from top universities in Asian and Europe. The second part of the program will give you the opportunity to experience a field trip where you will ‘learn by doing’. You should be able to apply the theoretical and empirical knowledge gained in the first week and learn through field work and hands-on activities. A short excursion to palm oil mill plant is included in the program as well.

At the end of the program, you will be awarded with a certificate and course credits that can be transferred to home university.

Grab the chance to be among the selected European and Asian participants and be the future agents of change for sustainability. 
Click here to participate. 

For more info, please visit: http://2ndmsfsccsummercourse.upm.edu.my/

The UPLB Department of Economics is organizing EnerCon 2018: The 2nd International Conference on Energy Economics. The event, with the theme “Energy and the Environment: Challenges and Opportunities amidst ASEAN Integration towards Inclusive Growth”, will be held on July 19-20 2018 at the Acacia Hotel, Commerce Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

It aims, among other things, to provide a timely venue for a wide range of stakeholders in the energy sector to share information and insights pertinent to sustainable energy adoption and development in the ASEAN and around the world.

For more information, please visit enercon2018.weebly.com

Successful participant is eligible to apply for the travel grant from the University Consortium at 
http://www.searca.org/ucweb/grants/student-exchange/conference 

or financial aid to attend international conference provided by UPM at
http://www.sgs.upm.edu.my/financial_assistance_scholarships/scholarship_financial_assistance_upm/financial_aid_to_attend_international_seminar_or_conference-30031

In conjunction with Her Royal Highness Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s 5th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Maejo University

and the organizing committee are organizing the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Congress II Conference on the
Interdisciplinary Research Approach to Global Sustainability: Green Communities, Prosperity and Happiness from May 31st to June 2nd, 2018 at the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand. 

For more info on the conference, please visit www.psc2.mju.ac.th. You can also refer to the brochure below.

UPM Bursar's office wishes to inform that all the Student Financial Section 2 Counter/Operation will be relocated to the Bursar's Counter III, Canselori Putra Building effective 1st August 2017.

For any inquiries, please call 03-89464161 / 4156, or email to bursar.student_pg@upm.edu.my

Thank you.

Google Map: http://bit.ly/canseloriputraUPM