Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan (CSFP)

To be eligible for COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PLAN (CSFP), applicants must fit the following criteria:

1. Not be more than 45 years of age during application.
2. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5/4.0at 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. 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.
3. 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:
   1. IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6.5; or
   2. 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.
4. In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants
5. Wrote a proposal that is relevant to field of studies.
6. 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)

Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-

1. High-level academic achievement
2. The quality of the research proposal and its potential contribution towards advancement of technology and human well-being.
3. Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language

Field of studies is in the following priority areas:

1. Science and Engineering
2. Agriculture and Fisheries
3. Economics and Islamic Finance
4. Information and Communication Technology
5. Biotechnology
6. Biosecurity and Food Safety
7. Infrastructure and Utility
8. Environmental Studies
9. Health not including nursing, medicine, clinical pharmacy.

* Applicants may choose any related course within the field/areas mentioned above

List of Selected Universities in Malaysia:

· Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)

· Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

· Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)

· Universiti Malaya (UM)

· Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)

· Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM/IIUM)

· Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

· Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

· Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM)

· Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTEM)

· Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)

· Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

· Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)

· Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)

· Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP)

· Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS)

· Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP)

· Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA)

· Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM)

· Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)

· Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)

· Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)

· Multimedia University (MMU)

· International Centre For Education In Islamic Finance (INCEIF)

· Monash University Malaysia

· Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

· The University of Nottingham Malaysia

Each scholarship consists of:-

1. Air tickets from recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
2. An approved tuition fees
3. Monthly maintenance allowance
4. Annual grant for books and internal travel
5. Medical / Health Insurance
6. Installation and Termination grant
7. Thesis allowance
8. Visa

* 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).