Human Life Advancement Foundation invites applications for Science and Technology scholarships available for local and international students at any recognised global universities worldwide. Scholarships are awarded to postgraduate student at PhD level or postdoctoral researchers in any field of study that supports innovation and technology. The duration of a scholarship maximum of 4 years for PhD and maximum 2 years for Post doctorate. The Scholarship value will be up to USD 15,000 per annum. The application deadline is October 15, 2014.
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in any field of study that supports innovation and technology.
Course Level: Scholarships are awarded to postgraduate student at PhD level or postdoctoral researchers.
Scholarship Provider: Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF), Malaysia
Scholarship can be taken at: The Scholarship is tenable at any recognised global universities worldwide.
Eligibility:
-Nationality: Unrestricted
-Gender: Unrestricted
-Maximum age: 30 years for posgraduate student at PhD level; 35years for postdoctoral researchers
-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
-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).
-Minimum Academic Achievement: 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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: These Science and Technology scholarships are open to local and international students.
Scholarship Description: 
The Human Life Advancement Foundation (HLAF) is the newly established foundation active in the fields of the education, technology transfer and sustainable development in developing world. Our mission is to develop networks of organizations and individuals able and willing to contribute to the needs of society, as well as in the development of internationally competent individuals. HLAF aspires to become a reference point for creation of knowledge, innovations and technology transfer related issues in developing countries. We support the importance of education in building a knowledge society. This foundation strives to be an innovative institution responsive to needs of society for innovations, knowledge and technology by supporting fruitful interaction between firms, academia and public sector. We are delighted to announce that we are offering scholarships to those pursuing postgraduates PhD studies.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The Scholarship is tenable for one year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the Scholar's satisfactory progress report endorsed by the Advisor, which will be renewed each semester at the Foundation's discretion. The duration of a scholarship maximum of 4 years for PhD and maximum 2 years for Post doctorate.
What does it cover? The scholarship value will depend on the type of study, as determined by HLAF. The Scholarship value will be up to USD 15,000 per annum.
Selection Criteria: Applications will be considered according to the following selection criteria:-
PhD
-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
-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.
Notification: HLAF conducts its final selection in November. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 4 weeks after application deadline.
How to Apply: Please complete the Scholarship Application Form and email it along with required supporting documents to aisyah-at-hlaf.org.my. The following are compulsory documents:
-Complete application form
-Identification Document / Passport
-Offer letter
-Research proposal
-Academic Transcripts
-CV
-References
-English proficiency test results (TOEFL/IELTS/MUET)
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is Oct 15, 2014.
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