Chevening Scholarships in Malaysia (Master) 2016/2017

Chevening Scholarships in Malaysia are awarded to outstanding emerging leaders to pursue a one-year Master’s at any UK university.

The scholarship programme provides a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK.

Chevening are looking for ambitious and academically strong young professionals who have displayed leadership potential. If this is you, then start preparing your Chevening application.

Closing Date: 3 November 2015

Applicants from Malaysia can choose any course of study, but particularly welcomed in the following fields:

Anti-corruption;
Business;
Civil rights;
Climate change;
Communications;
Cyber security;
Engineering;
Financial regulation;
Foreign policy;
Good governance;
Human rights;
Islamic finance;
Maritime law;
Media;
Science;
Security policy;
Sustainable development;
Trade and investment.

Eligibility Criteria for Chevening Scholarships:

Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country;
Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your scholarship has ended;
Have an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry to a post-graduate programme at a UK university. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK;
Have at least two years’ work experience;
Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by 14 July 2016;
Meet the Chevening English language requirement by 14 July 2016.

You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarships if you:

Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong);
Are an employee, a relative of an employee, or a former employee (since July 2013) of Her Majesty’s Government (including British Embassies/High Commissions, the Department for International Development, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, UK Trade and Investment, the Ministry of Defence and the Home Office), the British Council, a partner, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities;
Have previously studied in the UK with funding from a UK Government-funded scholarship. Chevening Alumni are not eligible to apply for a further scholarship but may be eligible to apply for a fellowship five years after completion of the first award.

How To Apply for Chevening Scholarships:

Applications for Chevening Scholarships can only be submitted using the » Chevening Online Application System through the 'apply' button on this page;
Prior to starting your application for a Chevening Scholarship please ensure you have the following ready:

Essential:

Two references to be provided in a letter format and written in English;
Valid passport/national ID card;
University transcripts (undergraduate, postgraduate);
Three different UK Master's course choices

Optional:

English language (if already met the requirements);
UK Master's university offer (if already met the requirements).

Please note that if you are eventually conditionally selected for a Chevening Scholarship, it is essential that you provide evidence that you meet the Chevening English language requirements and that you have at least one offer from an eligible course before 14 July 2016 in order to remain in the process;

To know more about eligibility criteria, English language criteria, references, work experience and online application system, please visit Chevening Scholarship in Malaysia.

Source: Chevening.org