Master and PhD Scholarships in Islamic Finance - Malaysia

Title:            Shariah Scholarship Award

Sponsor:          Bank Negara Malaysia

SYNOPSIS:  The sponsor provides a scholarship aimed at enlarging
the pool of Shariah scholars who are well-equipped with the necessary
knowledge and competencies in both Shariah and Islamic finance.



Contact:

Address:          Shariah Scholarship Award, International Shariah
Research Academy
                  2nd Floor, Annexe Block, Menara Tun Razak
                  Jalan Raja Laut
                  50350 Kuala Lumpur,
                  U.S.A.
E-mail:           info@isra.my
Web Site: http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=200&pg=618&ac=529

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Tel:              +603-2781 4000
Fax:              +603-2691 1940

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications are invited and accepted throughout the year. However,
applications received will be evaluated twice a year (31st December
and 30th June every year or as advertised).


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OBJECTIVES:  The Scholarship is available to qualified candidates
pursuing the following: Post-graduate (Masters or Doctorate) study at
recognised institutions of higher learning in the field of Shariah,
specializing in fiqh muamalat; OR Certified Islamic Finance
Professional (CIFP) programme conducted by the International Centre
for Education is Islamic Finance (INCEIF).

ELIGIBILITY
 The Scholarship is open to citizens of all countries. Applicants
are required to have a bachelor's degree in Shariah studies from a
recognised institution of higher learning, achieving at least a Second
Class Upper or its equivalent. For the CIFP Scholarship, a special
consideration will be accorded to those with a diploma (or its
equivalent) in Shariah studies, but they must have at least 5 years
working experience in the financial industry.    Applicants are also
expected to have secured admission to EITHER a Masters or Doctorate
programme in Shariah, specializing in fiqh muamalat, at a recognised
institution of higher learning, in a full-time programme, OR the CIFP
programme conducted by INCEIF. Current students enrolling in the
specified programmes at recognised institutions of higher learning may
also apply for the scholarship. Applicants should not be in receipt of
any other scholarship awards.

FUNDING
 The Post-Graduate Scholarship will cover the approved tuition and
examination fees, and the recipient will be provided a quarterly
subsistence allowance. Where and when applicable, other allowances
such as for books and equipment, approved return air fare, warm
clothing, relocation, end of study and thesis/dissertation completion,
will also be provided.  The CIFP Scholarship will cover the
registration and approved examination fees. In addition, the recipient
will also be paid a study allowance.  (des)

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