KPT MyBrainSc Scholarship Scheme 2016/2017

KPT MyBrainSc Scholarship is an agenda of the Ministry of Education to achieve the goals of the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN) and produce young scientists who have a big heart and guts to take up the challenge of producing world-class scholars and finally recognized as a Nobel Laureate.

This scholarship is open to all Malaysian citizens who are or will be enrolled in a full-time Bachelor's Degree and Special Postgraduate courses in IPTA and the world's top universities or Ivy League class. Preferred disciplines for this scheme are in the field of pure sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics.

Agreement:
Qualified candidates will be bonded and the contract period is dependent on the duration of study funded by the Ministry. The Ministry also reserves the right to withdraw sponsorship and claim for indemnity if the candidate:
  • terminated by the Institution because of disciplinary problems, academic weaknesses or other reasons outlined in the terms and agreements of this program, and
  • withdraws within the sponsorship period without permission.

Closing Date: 29 February 2016
Biasiswa KPM MyBrainSc Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria for KPT MyBrainSc Scholarship:

Eligibility requirements are based on the following three categories:
  • Ph.D
    • Malaysian citizens;
    • Age not exceeding 35 years on the date of application;
    • Candidates have achieved an excellent first degree results in pure science courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.65 or First Class;
    • Candidates must not have scholarship bond with any parties from their previous study or the sponsor is willing to withdraw the bond if this scholarship is to be offered;
    • Candidates who are currently serving in any public or private sector are ready to resign if this scholarship is to be offered;
    • Candidates who are pursuing full-time Masters research programme will be given priority, and
    • Candidates currently pursuing a PhD or have secured a place to study in pure science discipline either locally or overseas universities listed in the application portal.

  • Masters
    • Malaysian citizens;
    • Age not exceeding 28 years on the date of application;
    • Candidates have achieved an excellent first degree results in pure science courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.65 or First Class;
    • Candidates must not have scholarship bond with any parties from their previous study or the sponsor is willing to withdraw the bond if this scholarship is to be offered;
    • Candidates who are currently serving in any public or private sector are ready to resign if this scholarship is to be offered;
    • Must do a full-time Masters by research courses; and
    • Candidates currently pursuing a Masters or have secured a place to study in pure science discipline either locally or overseas universities listed in the application portal.

  • First Degree
    • Malaysian citizens;
    • Age not exceeding 21 years on the date of application;
    • Candidates obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.6 and above in Science Foundation / Matriculation / STPM / Diploma level, Scale 1800/2400 for all tests in SAT, 40/45 in the IB and 4A in the A-Level;
    • Candidates are final semester students in all institutions of higher learning, and
    • Candidates must not be in receipt of any scholarship / sponsorship / binding agreement from any parties.

How To Apply KPT MyBrainSc Scholarship:

  • All applications must be made ​​online via KPT Portal by clicking the LOG-IN menu and register as a user. Manual applications will not be processed;
  • The applicant shall ensure that their research proposal has been agreed and approved by the supervisor for Masters and PhD level;
  • All supporting documents must be scanned and saved in JPEG or PDF formats and should be uploaded in the online application system. Documents captured by camera will not be accepted;
  • If no original documents, photocopies of documents can be scanned but the documents must be certified by Governmet officer / statutory body of the Managerial and Professional (Grade 41 and above ) / Penggawal / Ketua Kampung / community leaders;
  • Supporting documents to be uploaded are as follows:

  • [Show] Application for Undergraduate Degree [Hide] Application for Undergraduate Degree
    • Applicant Identification Card (front and back);
    • Passport size photo;
    • Slip of SPM result;
    • Full Transcript of Foundation / Matriculation / STPM / IB / A-Level / Diploma / SAT;
    • University Offer Letter (if any).

    [Show] Application for Master Degree [Hide] Application for Master Degree
    • Applicant Identification Card (front and back);
    • Passport size photo;
    • Slip of SPM result;
    • Full Transcript of Undergraduate degree;
    • Research proposal;
    • University Offer Letter (if any).

    [Show] Application for Ph.D Level [Hide] Application for Ph.D Level
    • Applicant Identification Card (front and back);
    • Passport size photo;
    • Slip of SPM result;
    • Full Transcript of Undergraduate degree;
    • Full Transcript of Master degree;
    • Research proposal;
    • University Offer Letter (if any).

Method of Selection:
  • Screening test to identify tendency in pure science, and
  • Evaluation by appointed interviewer panel, and
  • Selection along with other sponsors such as JPA, Mara and others.


Source: Ministry of Higher Education