{"id":16409,"date":"2020-03-02T06:23:14","date_gmt":"2020-03-02T06:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ukm.my\/pusatsiswazah\/?page_id=16409"},"modified":"2020-04-16T07:16:01","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T07:16:01","slug":"khazanah-watan-scholarship-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ukm.my\/pusatsiswazah\/khazanah-watan-scholarship-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.<\/p>\n

The aim of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme is two-fold:-<\/p>\n

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  1. To train Malaysia’s brightest talents to transform its GLCs into competitive business locally and internationally<\/li>\n
  2. To encourage individuals with excellent academic credentials to lead and participate in research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of the universities’ reputation in research and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities<\/li>\n
    2. Applicants must have a consistent and outstanding academic achievement record as follows:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Master’s Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned selected universities in Malaysia (Conditional offer can be considered)<\/p>\n

      Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (UK and Australia University) or where there is a point system, obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 for Bachelor’s Degree<\/p>\n

      Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master’s degree<\/p>\n

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      1. Obtained admission to pursue studies or currently in the first year of a Doctoral Degree programme at renowned selected universities in Malaysia. (Conditional offer can be considered)<\/li>\n
      2. Obtained a Master Degree with a distinction or a minimum CGPA 3.50 \/ 4.00 or ‘A’ grade average and\/or excellent examiners’ report if the Master Degree is by research<\/li>\n
      3. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper Division (UK and Australia University) or where there is a point system, obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 for Bachelor’s Degree<\/li>\n
      4. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Doctorate programme<\/li>\n
      5. For PhD Programme, candidates must be working at Khazanah’s bond serving institutions which includes but not limited to Khazanah-Linked Company (KLC), Government-Linked Company (GLC), Public universities, Government bodies and agencies. Upon completion of studies, the candidates are to return back to their current employers to serve their bond.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Preferred Discipline<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Please refer to the list of courses sponsored on the Yayasan Khazanah website. However, preference is given for those applying for the following courses:<\/p>\n