University of Queensland is offering Malaysia Global Leaders
Scholarship for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework.
Scholarship is available to Malaysian students studying a program within the
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (excluding the MBA) in Australia.
The University of
Queensland positively influences society by engaging in the pursuit of
excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of
knowledge. UQ helps shape the future by bringing together and dev
eloping
leaders in their fields to inspire the next generation and to advance ideas
that benefit the world. UQ strives for the personal and professional success of
its students, staff and alumni.
As one of
Australia’s premier learning and research institutions, The University of
Queensland (UQ) is internationally renowned for its highly awarded teaching
staff, world-class facilities and superior campus environment. It is ranked
inside the world’s top 50 universities according to the QS World University
Rankings 2015.
To meet the UQ’s
English language proficiency requirements, applicants must demonstrate : (a) a
score equivalent to four semesters of Sound Achievement in Queensland Studies
Authority English or Australian or international equivalent. Less than
four semesters may be considered for some programs. (b) at least 6.5
overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band of the International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent test. Some programs have
higher English proficiency requirements; see individual program requirements.
Course
Level:
Scholarship is available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate coursework
at University of Queensland.
Study
Subject: Scholarship
is offered within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (excluding
the MBA).
Scholarship
Award: The
Malaysia Global Leaders Scholarship provides:
- A $5000
tuition fee waiver for any undergraduate/postgraduate program in the
Faculty of Business, Economics and Law (excluding the MBA). - Opportunities
forprofessional experience to support career development, which may
include an internship, mentoring and industry engagement.
Scholarship
can be taken in: Australia
Eligibility:
Applicants
must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible to apply for this
scholarship:
- Citizens
of Malaysia who normally reside in Malaysia - Students
who have received an unconditional offer for a relevant program and
who are commencing students at UQ (please note that this opportunity
is not offered to students currently studying or residing in Australia). - Criteria
is based on academic excellence, and high achieving students are
encouraged to apply. - Undergraduate
opportunities: Students who have completed, or are completing A levels,
STPM, GCE, SAM, AusMat, UEC or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or
equivalent senior secondary study in Malaysia), as well as those students
currently studying at a recognized higher education institution (and
seeking credit transfer into the UQ Bachelor) are encouraged to apply. - Postgraduate
opportunities: High achieving students who have completed a Bachelor’s
degree from a recognized tertiary institution are also encouraged to
apply.
Nationality:
The students
of Malaysia can apply for the scholarship.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance
Requirements: Undergraduate opportunities: students who have studied A Levels,
STPM, GCE, SAM, AUSMAT, UEC, or Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (or
equivalent senior secondary qualification/ study) in Malaysia. High achieving
students undertaking an articulation pathway or seeking credit transfer from a
recognised institution in Malaysia are also encouraged to apply and for
Postgraduate opportunities: students that have completed a Bachelor’s degree
from a recognised institution.
English language
Requirements: To meet the UQ’s English language proficiency requirements, applicants
must demonstrate one of the following:
- A score
equivalent to four semesters of Sound Achievement in Queensland Studies
Authority English or Australian or international equivalent. Less
than four semesters may be considered for some programs. - At least
6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band of
the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or
equivalent test. Some programs have higher English proficiency
requirements; see individual program requirements. - Other
equivalent tests such as the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) and Pearson Test of English (PTE)
Academic are also accepted and other qualifications and experience
may also be considered. - Study
Abroad and Incoming Exchange students are only required to meet the overall
score (eg 6.5 IELTS or 87 TOEFL or 64 PTE).
Test Requirements:
If applicants are demonstrating their English proficiency with an IELTS test
score, they must attach a copy of the IELTS test result to your application
which university will verify.
- Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - For
internet-based (IBT), computer-based (CBT) and paper-based TOEFL tests,
applicants must attach a copy of the TOEFL test result to their
application which university will verify. - Note:
UQ does not generally accept TOEFL results for quota-based programs, nor
does it accept institutional TOEFL tests.
How to
Apply: Applications
should be sent via e-mail and also by post.
In addition to the
application for the scholarship, the applicant must submit the following documents:-
- Scholarship
Application Form. - CV/
Resume (Latin American students applying for the internship to submit this
in a word document). - Motivation
Letter/Personal Statement. - Letter
of Objectives (word document and only required for the Latin American
Internship). - Reference
Letters (Students from India are not required to provide these).
Application
Deadline: Scholarship
application deadline is November 30, 2017.
