Introduction
UiTM is providing an opportunity for excellent Malaysian and international students to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) by offering them the UiTM Endowment Scholarship, the first of its kind at UiTM.
The best candidates who have been offered to further their studies full-time at Universiti Teknologi MARA are invited to apply for the UiTM Endowment Scholarship.
Scholarship Terms and Conditions
General Terms and Conditions
Scholarship value:
RM3,500 / semester
Academic qualification:
1. Passed the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with a CGPA of ≥ 3.5 OR ≥ 3.0 for PWD student; OR
2. KPM Matriculation or Foundation Programme from government university with a CGPA of ≥ 3.8; OR ≥ 3.0 for PWD student; OR
3. Passed certified Diploma with a CGPA of ≥ 3.75 OR ≥ 3.00 for PWD students and complete within the stipulated duration.
Other terms:
1. Applicants have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to first semester students.
b. For students who are in the second semester and above, they can be considered if they have obtained a CGPA of 3.50 and above.
2. Applicants must be no older than 23 years old, OR 30 years old for PWD students, OR 45 years old for administrative staff.
3. Passes the interview.
4. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
5. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
6. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment scholarship.
Additional terms and conditions for Master's Degree
Scholarship Value:
1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from a university that is recognized by the Malaysian government with a CGPA of;
Other terms:
1. Applicants (Research Mode) have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to first OR second semester students.
b. For students who are in the third semester and above, it can be considered if they have met the monitoring requirements.
2. Applicants (Course work Mode - Special for PWD student) have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time Mode.
a. Preference is given to first semester students.
b. For students who are in the second semester and above, it can be considered if they have obtained a CGPA of 3.00 and above.
3. Does not exceed 35 years old; OR for PWD student, does not exceed 40 years old).
4. Passes the interview.
5. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
6. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
7. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment fund scholarship.
Additional terms and conditions for PhD's Degree
Scholarship Value:
1. Applicant has received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to the student in the first OR second semester.
b. For students who are in the third semester and above, it can be considered if they have met the monitoring requirements.
2. Does not exceed 35 years old (for disabilities (OKU) student, does not exceed 45 years old).
3. Open to applicants for research mode only (for disabilites (OKU), open for all studies mode).
4. Passes the interview.
5. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
6. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
7. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment scholarship.
Publication requirement (International):
1. Have a favourable publishing record of at least four (4) indexed publications (Scopus / WoS) in the last 5 years.
Master's Degree and Doctoral initial research proposal (Maximum 5 pages)
Format of the research proposal:
i. Title of the study
ii. Background of the study
iii. Problem statement
iv. Objectives of the study
v. Literature review
vi. Methodology
vii. Expected significant contribution to new knowledge/stakeholders
viii. References
Monitoring Mechanism
1. A Bachelor’s degree scholarship recipient is monitored based on every semester’s final exam results. Recipients need to acquire ≥ 3.5 CGPA to retain the scholarship (for disabilities (OKU) student, ≥ 3.0 CGPA).
2. A Master’s or Doctoral recipient is monitored every six (6) months whereby he/she is required to present his/her progress report to an appointed scholarship committee member (for disabilities (OKU) student, ≥ 3.0 CGPA for master by coursework).
3. Recipient’s progress and achievement should include the following and is dependent on the study phase:
- Open to the full-time student level:
a. Bachelor’s Degree - local student only
b. Master's Degree (Research Mode) - local and international student
c. PhD’s Degree (Research Mode) - local and international student - Open to the full-time students for the person with disabilities (PWD) level:
a. Bachelor’s Degree - local student only
b. Master’s Degree (Coursework Mode) - local student only
c. Master’s Degree (Research Mode) - local student only
d. PhD’s Degree (Research Mode) - local student only - Is not a recipient of any scholarship or financial assistance from any organisation (except for zakat, dermasiswa, gift, or any other one-off type of scholarship).
- Should receive exemption/postponement of service contract or loan repayment from previous sponsors for studies undertaken prior to applying for this scholarship.
- Is not working and does not have a fixed income (UiTM clinical students are excluded).
- Has no criminal record.
- Is not in serious debt or is bankrupt.
- Has not been blacklisted by any government agency (Malaysia / international).
Special Requirements for the PWD Category
- PWD students who continue their studies at higher education institutions and receive the privilege of PWD Financial Assistance (BKOKU) under the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), are eligible to apply for the UiTM Endowment scholarship.
- Students must be holders of the Department of Social Welfare (JKM) OKU Card or, if they are newly disabled, must submit a full medical report. Thereafter, it is necessary to submit an application for a JKM OKU card.
- Students need be registered with the UiTM OKU Service Unit.
Scholarship Period
- Bachelor’s Degree:
The maximum duration of sponsorship is between three (3) to five (5) years, depending on the recipient’s programme. The duration of this scholarship is calculated from the date of the scholarship offer letter or until graduation, whichever is earlier. - Master’s Degree (Course Work Mode – Special for PWD):
The maximum duration of sponsorship is two (2) years, depending on the program’s study plan. The duration of this sponsorship is calculated from the date of the scholarship offer letter or until graduation, whichever is earlier. - Master's Degree (Research Mode):
The maximum duration of sponsorship is two (2) years, depending on the program's study plan. The duration of this sponsorship is calculated from the date of the scholarship offer letter or until graduation, whichever is earlier. - PhD’s Degree (Research Mode):
The maximum duration of sponsorship is three (3) years, depending on the program's study plan. The duration of this sponsorship is calculated from the date of the scholarship offer letter or until graduation, whichever is earlier.
Note:
Scholarship recipients must complete their studies within the maximum period of this predetermined sponsorship. Any extension of the student’s study period is under their own responsibility.
Scholarship value:
RM3,500 / semester
Academic qualification:
1. Passed the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) with a CGPA of ≥ 3.5 OR ≥ 3.0 for PWD student; OR
2. KPM Matriculation or Foundation Programme from government university with a CGPA of ≥ 3.8; OR ≥ 3.0 for PWD student; OR
3. Passed certified Diploma with a CGPA of ≥ 3.75 OR ≥ 3.00 for PWD students and complete within the stipulated duration.
Other terms:
1. Applicants have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to first semester students.
b. For students who are in the second semester and above, they can be considered if they have obtained a CGPA of 3.50 and above.
2. Applicants must be no older than 23 years old, OR 30 years old for PWD students, OR 45 years old for administrative staff.
3. Passes the interview.
4. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
5. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
6. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment scholarship.
Additional terms and conditions for Master's Degree
Scholarship Value:
- International (Research Mode)
RM10,000 / semester
- Local (Research Mode)
RM9,000 / semester
- Local (Course work Mode) for PWD student only
RM7,500 / semester
1. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study from a university that is recognized by the Malaysian government with a CGPA of;
- ≥ 3.50 (local) OR 3.00 for PWD students
- ≥ 3.75 (international)
- or first class for the previous studies; AND
Other terms:
1. Applicants (Research Mode) have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to first OR second semester students.
b. For students who are in the third semester and above, it can be considered if they have met the monitoring requirements.
2. Applicants (Course work Mode - Special for PWD student) have received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time Mode.
a. Preference is given to first semester students.
b. For students who are in the second semester and above, it can be considered if they have obtained a CGPA of 3.00 and above.
3. Does not exceed 35 years old; OR for PWD student, does not exceed 40 years old).
4. Passes the interview.
5. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
6. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
7. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment fund scholarship.
Additional terms and conditions for PhD's Degree
Scholarship Value:
- International (Research Mode)
RM15,000 / semester
- Local (Research Mode)
RM12,000 / semester
- Applicants must have a Master’s degree (course work mode) or equivalent in a relevant field of study from a university that is recognized by the Malaysian government with a CGPA of 3.50 OR ≥ 3.00 and above for PWD students; OR
- Pass a master's degree (research mode) with a record of publication (at least one publication results in an indexed journal (Scopus / WoS) within the last 5 years; AND
- Obtain support from the faculty on the applicant's initial research proposal.
Fast Track Special Route (Bachelor’s Degree to PhD’s Degree):
- First class bachelor's degree in a relevant field from UiTM or any institution of higher learning recognised by the UiTM Senate; OR
- Have a CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent from an Academic Programme or Technical and Vocational Education and Training Programme (TVET); AND
- Obtain support from the faculty on the applicant's initial research proposal.
Special Requirements for Upgrading (Master’s Degree (research mode) to PhD’s Degree (research mode))
The master’s degree level (research mode) of UiTM Endowment Scholarship holders may be considered to upgrade to a PhD’s degree level (research mode) scholarship provided that:
- Have obtained approval from the University's Academic Evaluation Main Committee (JKIPA);
- Get a recommendation from the Scholarship Selection Committee.
- Approved by the Endowment Scholarship Committee (JBE).
- Certified by the Endowment Fund Trustees Committee (JPATE)
1. Applicant has received a full offer letter for admission to the first year of study at UiTM for full-time mode.
a. Preference is given to the student in the first OR second semester.
b. For students who are in the third semester and above, it can be considered if they have met the monitoring requirements.
2. Does not exceed 35 years old (for disabilities (OKU) student, does not exceed 45 years old).
3. Open to applicants for research mode only (for disabilites (OKU), open for all studies mode).
4. Passes the interview.
5. Has never been subjected to any sponsorship termination during his/her studies at any level due to disciplinary action or in violation of national laws.
6. An applicant who is still in the service should show proof of unpaid study leave or written resignation from employer.
7. Successful candidates are subject to the terms and conditions of UiTM Endowment scholarship.
Publication requirement (International):
1. Have a favourable publishing record of at least four (4) indexed publications (Scopus / WoS) in the last 5 years.
Master's Degree and Doctoral initial research proposal (Maximum 5 pages)
Format of the research proposal:
i. Title of the study
ii. Background of the study
iii. Problem statement
iv. Objectives of the study
v. Literature review
vi. Methodology
vii. Expected significant contribution to new knowledge/stakeholders
viii. References
Monitoring Mechanism
1. A Bachelor’s degree scholarship recipient is monitored based on every semester’s final exam results. Recipients need to acquire ≥ 3.5 CGPA to retain the scholarship (for disabilities (OKU) student, ≥ 3.0 CGPA).
2. A Master’s or Doctoral recipient is monitored every six (6) months whereby he/she is required to present his/her progress report to an appointed scholarship committee member (for disabilities (OKU) student, ≥ 3.0 CGPA for master by coursework).
3. Recipient’s progress and achievement should include the following and is dependent on the study phase:
- Research work progress
- Research publication results
- Innovation results.
