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As part of its continued dedication to academic excellence and student success, the University of Malaya provides a range of financial aid options, known collectively as UM Scholarships.
These scholarships play an integral role in promoting the university’s mission to cultivate world-class scholars who are not only academically proficient but are also prepared to make meaningful contributions to their communities and professions.
The UM Scholarships encompass various forms of support, including tuition fee waivers, living allowances, research grants, and travel bursaries.
They are designed to ensure that financial limitations do not impede a student’s journey to academic success and personal growth.
These scholarships underscore the University’s dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and the development of the next generation of leaders across various disciplines.
University Malaya Scholarship Scheme (UMSS)
Refers to postgraduate students (Masters or Doctor of Philosophy) who are assigned as Graduate Research Assistants (GRA), regardless of whether they get tuition fee waivers based on eligibility criteria.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria for the GRA offer to qualify for the stipend payment and the tuition fee waiver eligibility criteria to be considered for the fee waiver.
(A) Eligbility Criteria of Gra Offer
1. Open to the postgraduate students (Malaysian and non-Malaysian) who are pursuing coursework, mixed-mode or full research program in Universiti Malaya (UM) with Ready for Enrolment (RE) or Active (AK) status in MAYA system and subject to the condition outline by the Research Grant;
2. Applicant have obtained the offer letter for their postgraduate study from UM;
3. Duration of the GRA offer shall be at least four (4) months or subject to the condition outline by the Research Grant;
4. Minimum stipend payment amounting RM1,000.00 and subject to the condition outline by the Funding Agency/Research Grant;
5. Stipend payment must be from Grant Vot 11000 allocation. The allocation research grant must be sufficient to pay for the stipend throughout their appointment as GRA;
6. Applicant must not be sponsored or received any kind of financial support from federal/state/statutory body or any other organization during the time of application;
7. Applicants must be free from any debt / outstanding fees with UM;
8. This offer is subject to the terms and conditions outline by the Funding Agency/Research Grant;
9. Applicants must be within the following semester at the time of application:
a) Masters program: 8 semester and below
b) Doctor of Philosophy program: 12 semester and below
(B) Eligibility Criteria for Tuition Fee Waiver
1. Open to the postgraduate students (Malaysian and non-Malaysian) who are pursuing full research program in University Malaya (UM) with Ready for Enrolment (RE) or Active (AK) status in MAYA system;
2. Applicant fulfilled eligibility criteria to be offered as GRA;
3. Applicant offered as GRA at least four (4) months in the current semester of application;
4. Applicant must be in the Graduate on Time (GoT) semester at the time of application as follows:
a) Masters program: 5 semester and below
b) Doctor of Philosophy program: 7 semester and below
5. Consideration for tuition fee waiver application shall depend on the approval by Executive Director of Institute of Research Management and Services (IPPP)
Application Procedure
1. Download the Application from AUN-DPPnet Website.
2. Complete the Application with the following enclosures:
- A copy of the admission letter from the university.
- Attested copies of all transcripts and testimonials.
- CV or Resume.
- 600-word essay describing work experience.
- Letter of Recommendation from Employer or Institution to be addressed directly to AUN-DPPnet.
3. Submit to University Malaya AUN-DPPnet email address.
List of Scholarships for Postgraduate
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The University Malaya Excellence PhD Scholarship /Open All Year
2. Fee Reduction Scheme for Local Postgraduate Candidate with Handicapped and Senior Citizen / Open All Year
3. 2024 Panasonic Scholarship /31 May 2024
4. KAIST X SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
List of Scholarships for Undergraduate
University Malaya is concerned about students’ welfare in getting scholarships, financial aid, and loans so that they can continue their education despite financial constraints.
1. Biasiswa Persatuan Alumni Universiti Malaya Bagi Sesi 2023/2024
2. ASEAN Maybank Scholarship
3.Maybank Group Scholarship
4. Bantuan Kewangan Orang Kurang Upaya (BKOKU) Kementerian
Pendidikan Tinggi
5. Penajaan Program Ijazah Dalam Negara (PIDN) Tahun 2024
6. Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman (BTAR)
7. Gamuda Scholarship 2024
8. 2024 Panasonic Scholarship
