Shari’ah Scholarship Awards for International Students

The
International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) is inviting
applications for Shari’ah Scholarship Awards. These scholarships are 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.

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
International Shari’ah Research Academ

y for Islamic Finance, more commonly
known by its acronym, ISRA, has been established to promote applied research in
the area of Shari’ah and Islamic finance.

Applicants
must have fulfilled or passed language proficiency requirements specified by
the program.

Course
Level:
Scholarships are available for pursuing Masters or Doctoral studies
in Shari’ah, Islamic finance or its equivalent in a full-time mode.

Study
Subject:
Scholarships are awarded in the field of Shari’ah or Islamic finance at
recognized institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

Scholarship
Award: Scholarship
awards:

Academic
tuition fees – excluding registration or entrance fee, refundable deposit,
personal bond and accommodation;
Subsistence
allowance;
Book
allowance
Equipment
allowance
Conference
allowance
Thesis/end
of study allowance

Scholarship
can be taken in Malaysia

Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:

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);
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;
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;
Fulfilled
or passed language proficiency requirements specified by the programme;
Applicants
should NOT be in receipt of any other scholarship award or financial
assistance.

Nationality: Scholarship is open
to citizens of all countries.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must have obtained a Bachelor Degree in Shari’ah from
recognized local or international universities (Bachelor degree in Shari’ah,
Muamalat, Jurisprudence, Islamic Law, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh or its equivalent).

English
language Requirements: Applicants must have fulfilled or passed language
proficiency requirements specified by the program.

How
to Apply:
Applicants can apply by post. Application form must be accompanied by a
complete portfolio of documents as follows:-

Application
form;
A
copy of letter of offer; an official letter of admission from the
institution of higher learning confirming your placement at the
institution;
A
copy of academic certificates and full transcripts – Bachelor and/or
Master’s degree;
A
photocopy of personal identification / passport;
Two
letters of recommendation from referees;
A
copy of thesis proposal – applicable for programme by researcher
coursework & research.
An
application must be submitted by hand or through registered post or
courier service not later than 20 February 2017 to: Shari’ah Scholarship
Award, International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),
ISRA-at-INCEIF, Lorong Universiti A, 59100 Kuala Lumpur