Shari’ah Scholarship Awards for International Students

Purpose
The Shari’ah Scholarship Award is part
of the Fund for Shari’ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to
enhance knowledge and research, strengthen talents, and encourage intellectual
discourse in the field of Shari’ah in Islamic Finance. The Fund represents Bank
Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) commitment towards strengthening the development of the
Islamic

finance industry.

The application is open to all
nationalities pursuing postgraduate studies (Master’s or Doctoral) in the field
of Shari’ah or Islamic finance at recognized institutions of higher learning in
Malaysia.
Eligibility Criteria
  1. Obtained
    a Bachelor Degree in Shari’ah from recognised local or international
    universities (Bachelor degree in Shari’ah, Muamalat, Jurisprudence,
    Islamic Law, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh or its equivalent);
  2. Obtained
    an offer to pursue or is currently pursuing Master’s or Doctoral
    studies in Shari’ah, Islamic finance or its equivalent in a full-time
    mode;
  3. Obtained
    a minimum CGPA of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale), 4.0 (on a 5.0 scale), 80% (on a
    100% point scale), pass with distinction or its equivalent;
  4. Fulfilled
    or passed language proficiency requirements specified by the programme;
  5. Applicants
    should NOT be in receipt of any other scholarship award or financial
    assistance.
Coverage
  1. Academic
    tuition fees – excluding registration or entrance fee, refundable deposit,
    personal bond and accommodation;
  2. Subsistence
    allowance;
  3. Book
    allowance
  4. Equipment
    allowance
  5. Conference
    allowance
  6. Thesis/end
    of study allowance
Award
  1. Maximum
    scholarship coverage for a Master’s student is two (2) years.
  2. Maximum
    scholarship coverage for a PhD student is three (3) years.
What is Required?
  1. Application
    form;
  2. A
    copy of letter of offer; an official letter of admission from the
    institution of higher learning confirming your placement at the
    institution;
  3. A
    copy of academic certificates and full transcripts – Bachelor and/or Master’s
    degree;
  4. A
    photocopy of personal identification / passport;
  5. Two
    letters of recommendation from referees;
  6. A
    copy of thesis proposal – applicable for programme by researcher
    coursework & research.
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