The Cultural Affairs and Missions Sector of the Ministry of Higher Education announces that applications are invited to the Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS). 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.

 Priority Study Areas
a) Science and Engineering
b) Agriculture and Fisheries
c) Economics and Islamic Finance Information and Communication d) Technology
e)Biotechnology
f) Biosecurity and Food Safety
g) Infrastructure and Utility
h) Environmental Studies
i) Health including but not limited to, nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy

Eligibility 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 Up (Honours) or CGPA of 3.5/4.0 at Bachelor Degree Level for Masters Degree applicants and for PhD candidates must possess CGPA 3.5/4.0 or very good result at Masters degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study.
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:

IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
-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.
d)In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/ Medical Professional.

**For further information about the MIS, kindly visit:
https://www.mohe.gov.my/MIS

For inquiries, feel free to contact:
Scholarship Division
Ministry Of Higher Education Malaysia
Level 4, Block 1, PJH Tower
Precinct 2
Federal Government Administrative Center
62100 Putrajaya
E-mail: international_scholar@mohe.gov.my
Tel No. : +603-8884 4600
Fax No. : +603-8884 4701
Deadline for applications: 15 June 2011
Note: The General Department of Missions will not bear any expenses.