Human Life Advancement Foundation Science & Technology Scholarships

Publish Date: Apr 17, 2015

Deadline: Jun 15, 2015

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 in any field of study that supports innovation and technology. 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 for PhD students and up to USD 35,000 per annum for Postdoctoral researchers. The application deadline is 15th June every year. 
Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in any field of study that supports innovation and technology.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD studies and postdoctoral research.
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 postgraduate student at PhD level or 35years for postdoctoral researchers
-Have received acceptance (offer) letter to pursue PhD/Postdoctoral at recognized universities before final decision on scholarship is taken.
-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)or excellent result in other relevant English test that is accepted by the university and equivalent to the tests mentioned above.
-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 applicants.

 

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. Their 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. They are delighted to announce that we are offering scholarships to those pursuing PhD studies and Postdoctoral research.
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 maximum period of the Scholarship is 4 years for PhD candidates and 1 year for Post doctorate, as determined by the Foundation in each case.
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 for PhD students and up to USD 35,000 per annum for Postdoctoral researchers.
 
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: Shortlisted applicants will be notified within 6 weeks after application deadline.
 
How to Apply: Application forms can be downloaded and should be send via e-mail. Compulsory Documents to be submitted with application form:
-Complete application form
-Identification Document / Passport
-University Acceptance/Admission/Offer letter
-Research proposal
-Academic Transcripts
-CV with publication list
-English proficiency test results
-Reference related to the relevant study
 
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Host Countries

Malaysia