The
Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) Scholarship invites applicants from outstanding postgraduates' students at PhD level or Postdoctoral researchers (by research) in any field of study that supports innovation and technology for the award of
PhD scholarships.
It is a merit-based scholarship, and will be awarded based on academic excellence, participation in extracurricular activities and active involvement in the industry. HLAF awards scholarships primarily on the basis of the proposal and interview. The Scholarship is tenable at any recognised global universities worldwide.
Deadline: 15 May 2014
Eligibility Criteria:- Nationality: Unrestricted;
- Gender: Unrestricted;
- Maximum age: Not exceeding 30 years of age for posgraduate student at PhD level and 35 years of age for postdoctoral researchers;
- Strong academic record and excellent academic references. Obtained a minimum of Second Class Upper (Honours) or a CGPA of 3.5 / 4.0 at Bachelor Degree and must possess CGPA 3.8 / 4.0 or very good result at Masters Degree level in a similar field of intended PhD study, strong publication record;
- For Postdoctoral candidate strong academic record at PhD study and the research topics to be carried out will have an added advantage;
- All applicants should have a score of at least 550 in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 6.0 points in the International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) or score a band 4 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET);
- Have received acceptance (offer) letter to pursue PhD at recognized universities;
- In excellent health condition and certified by a Certified Doctor/Medical Professional. The cost of medical examination is to be borne by the applicants;
- Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:
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- PhD
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- Academic achievement at previous study;
- Publication record;
- The quality of the SOP and research proposal;
- Recommendation letters;
- Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language.
- Post doctorate
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- Academic achievement at PhD study;
- Publication record;
- Research proposal and its perspective application;
- Recommendation letters;
- Organization in which he/she will have its postdoctoral research;
- Excellent communication, writing and reading skills in English Language.
How To Apply:- Please download HLAF Science and Technology Scholarships Application Form 2014;
- Please complete the application form and email it before the closing date to fira@hlaf.org.my;
- Please also mail completed scholarship application form along with required supporting documents to the address mentioned below before before 15th May by stating "HLAF Postgraduate - your full name" on the top right of the envelope:
HUMAN LIFE ADVANCEMENT FOUNDATION P.O Box 29 Suite 1B Level 5
Menara Dato' Onn, Putra World Trade Centre
45 Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Tel : 603-2858 7075
Fax : 603-4040 0212
- All supporting documents listed in the application forms must be certified.
Late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.
For further information, please email to info@hlaf.org.my.
Source: Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF)
