Bank Negara Malaysia is committed to nurturing young Malaysian talent through our scholarship programme. Our scholarship holders will have access to the best learning experience at top universities per the Bank’s list of approved universities in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Law and Computer Science.
 The Postgraduate Scholarship is awarded to eligible individuals who have received offers to pursue or are currently pursuing postgraduate studies in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Law and Computer Science at top universities per the Bank's list of approved universities.

The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of Japan offers scholarships tointernational students who wish to study for a period of one year at designated Japanese universities as Japanese Studies Students in order to deepen their understanding of the Japanese language, Japanese affairs and Japanese culture under the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for Research Student as follows.

The Ministry of Education (abbreviated below to “MOE”) Taiwan, R.O.C. has formulated the Taiwan Scholarship Program Directions (also known as the “Taiwan Scholarship Program Guidelines”) to encourage outstanding Malaysian students to undertake degree studies in Taiwan to familiarize themselves with the academic environment in Taiwan and promote understanding between Taiwan and the international community

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.
The aim of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme is two-fold:-
To train Malaysia's brightest talents to transform its GLCs into competitive business locally and internationally
To encourage individuals with excellent academic credentials to lead and participate in research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of the universities' reputation in research and innovation.

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is offered to those who are:
Planning to pursue Foundation studies as preparation to further studies at Yayasan Khazanah’s approved universities in Malaysia.
Planning to pursue or currently pursuing undergraduate studies or Master’s Degree at Yayasan Khazanah’s approved universities in Malaysia.
Planning to pursue PhD or currently pursuing PhD at Yayasan Khazanah’s approved universities in Malaysia AND currently working at Khazanah’s bond serving institutions which includes but not limited to Khazanah-Linked Company (KLC), Government-Linked Company (GLC), public universities, government bodies or agencies. Upon completion of studies, the candidates are to return back to their current employers to serve their bond.

We seek individuals with excellent leadership qualities and outstanding achievements in academic and extra-curricular activities to apply. For further information on our scholarship programmes, selection criteria and online application, please visit the respective pages of the website.
Application period : 5th March – 23rd March 2020

In order to support more Malaysian students to study in the UK, the British Council, together with five UK universities, has launched the GREAT Scholarships 2019 – Malaysia campaign. With ten taught postgraduate scholarships on offer, the total value of the scholarship scheme up to £100,000. This new scholarship scheme will offer an exciting opportunity for Malaysian students wishing to get financial support to pursue postgraduate study in the UK. Students can apply for taught postgraduate courses in subjects including law, business, art and design, biosciences, IT and more at five institutions across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Academy on Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, at the American University Washington College of Law, set up the Human Rights Essay Award to encourage the production of scholarly work in international human rights law. For the chance to receive this award, you must submit a legal essay which is no longer than 35 pages. You can view all the specifications for the essay on the application page of the website. Two awards will be granted each year, one for an essay in English and one for an essay in Spanish. With this award, you receive a full scholarship for the programme, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, as well as grants towards travel, housing and other expenses. Furthermore, you have the chance to be published in the American University International Law Review. The deadline for the essay submission is February every year.

For those who are looking to pursue a LL.M. degree at Columbia University, you have the opportunity to apply for a fellowship. This fellowship is for high achieving students who show the potential to use their education in human rights to become leaders in human rights practice or academia. It consists of a full tuition weaver and, in some cases, a living stipend depending on financial circumstances. Candidates need to demonstrate that they have experience in the field of human rights either in academia or practice. The application consists of a short essay of one or two pages demonstrating your experience and interest in human rights. You will also need letters of recommendation which show your experience and to complete an Application for Financial Assistance. The deadline is in December and you can find all the information about applying on the webpage.

York University offers a scholarship for the MA in Applied Human Rights programme for EU/UK students who have already received an offer of full-time study. The value of this scholarship is £2,770. There are also a number of scholarships for International students such as the Academic Excellence Scholarship which grants up to £10,000 for the first year of study. You can see all the scholarships available to both international and EU/UK students on the web page.

At Lancaster University you can study a International Human Rights Law LLM and apply for an postgraduate scholarship. The scholarship is for outstanding students, national or international, who hold an offer to study at this university in 2020-2021. There are a number of scholarships available as well as a maintenance grant of £15,000.

This scholarship, supplied by an anonymous donor, offers Palestinian and Israeli students the opportunity to study MSc Human Rights at LSE. Candidates must be residents of Israel, Palestine/occupied territories or Palestinian camps in Syria, Jordan, or Lebanon with a formal offer to study Msc Human Rights at LSE. The value of the scholarship is expected to be £28,000 which covers the tuition fee. In order to apply you must make a formal application for the programme and, on receiving the offer, eligible students will be invited to apply for the scholarship.

This scholarship, donated by a former student, awards £10,000 to the successful applicant. For the chance to receive this scholarship, you must submit an application to an LLM programme as well as a Graduate Financial Support Application Form by April.

At Regent’s University you can study an MA in International Relations and, if you are from the Republic of India, you have the chance to receive this scholarship of £3,000 towards your selected MA fees. You must be an Indian national and posses an unconditional offer to study at Regent’s starting from September 2019. In addition, you will need to have achieved at least 70% in your bachelor’s degree. If you meet these criteria, you will also need to submit a 500-word personal statement containing information on why you would like to study here and how the award would help you. All the criteria for the personal statement are available on the website. The deadline for application is in July.

Two scholarships will be awarded to students who are applying for the part-time MSt in International Human Rights Law. Candidates must be residents of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Thailand or Vietnam. There is no separate application process as possible candidates just need to apply for the programme by the deadline in January and they will automatically be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship covers course fees and a study support grant which will help towards travel expenses.

Ulster University offers three different scholarships to students who want to study one of their LLM programmes thanks to the Transitional Justice Institute. Particularly qualified candidates have the chance to receive the Anna Eggert bursary for Gender, Conflict and Human Rights if they are applying for the programme entitled Gender, Conflict and Human Rights LLM. The Garfield Weston trust bursary is available to students applying to any of the Human Rights LLM programmes offered at this university. And finally, the Transitional Justice Institute bursary for Human Rights and Transitional Justice is available to students who are applying to study this programme. See the website for more information on how to apply for one of these human rights courses and scholarships.

At Birkbeck University you can apply to study either an MA or LLM in Human Rights. They also offer a number of scholarships specifically for international students. For example, the international merit scholarship is available to students from Japan, Russia, South Korea, Turkey, Latin America, South-East Asia and Taiwan and awards £2500-£5000. On receiving an offer from Birkbeck, students must email a 500-word essay with details why they should be chosen for the scholarship. Similar scholarships are offered to residents of India, Latin America and commonwealth countries. There is also a Career Experience Scholarship and World Citizen Talent Scholarship for students who can demonstrate practical experience and knowledge in the field of human rights and how they can use this experience to contribute to the classroom. You can view information about all of these scholarships on the webpage.

At Lund University you can study a Master’s in International Human Rights and apply for a number of scholarships. The Lund University Global Scholarship Programme recognises top academic students form outside the EU. The Swedish Institute Scholarship also offers scholarships to international students applying to study at any level in Sweden. Furthermore, there are country-specific scholarship and funding options which have been arranged through the university’s agreements with funding bodies in countries such as Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia, Russia and Chile, as well as the US, Canada and the UK. You can see all the information about these scholarships on the webpage.

Kyung Hee University in South Korea offers a Master’s Degree in the United Nations and the Art of Peace. They also offer scholarships based on academic excellence for students enrolled in this programme. Furthermore, there are Internship Subvention scholarships such as the Global Academy for Future Civilizations scholarship and the Citibank-Kyung Hee scholarship. Finally, there is also an Assistant Stipend for students working as teachers or administrative assistants whilst studying.

If you are looking to study the International Human Rights Law LLM at Leeds University, you can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is offered to both EU/UK nationals and international students who hold an offer to study this programme. To apply, you must have strong academic results from your undergraduate degree and supporting documentation. The deadline will be in July 2019.

The University of Gothenburg offers a Master’s programme in Social Work and Human Rights. Here you can apply for a number of university scholarships including The University of Gothenburg Study Scholarship which covers the full tuition fee for international students. There is also a scholarship for Syrian nationals, the Volvo Group Scholarship for citizens of the Republic of China and Republic of India, and The Richard C. Malmsten Memorial Foundation Scholarship. You can view all the scholarships and application requirements on the website.

At the University of Edinburgh, you can study an LLM in Human Rights. This programme focuses on addressing crucial global challenges spanning the ambit of civil and political, social, economic and cultural rights with a focus on Edinburgh’s varied peace and human rights initiatives.  Funding opportunities are provided by the Global Justice Academy through the generous support of the Binks Trust. A number of awards are offered to new applicants for full-time study starting in September. Each scholarship is worth £8000 and they are offered each year. Visit the website for information on how to apply.

Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships are designed for individuals from low income Commonwealth countries who want to study a UK Master’s degree while living and working in their home country. The scholarships are funded by the UK Department for International Development which contributes to the development needs of Commonwealth countries by providing training for skilled professionals. The award is for postgraduate students who wish to access training not available in their home country, who remain in their home country while they study and who have the potential to enhance development in their home countries with the knowledge that they acquire from studying abroad. The scholarship covers course fees and reading materials for two years of the course and also provides a study grant intended to assist with travel. View the website for information on how to apply.

This award is offered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to international students. It is intended for people from developing countries, particularly located in the Indo-Pacific region, who want to undertake full-time undergraduate or postgraduate study at participating Australian universities. You can apply for this scholarship if you are planning to study the Master of Human Rights Law programme at the University of Melbourne. The scholarship covers the full tuition fee and return air travel as well as providing a living allowance and other benefits. See the website for more details on what is included in the award and how to apply.

The Australian Government Department of Education and Training provides the Endeavour Leadership programme which works to increase international research and education engagement between Australia and priority countries in key fields of education, research and innovation. It is offered to individuals from Australia and overseas who want to develop their knowledge and expertise. If you are looking to study the Master of Human Rights Law programme at the University of Melbourne, you can apply or this scholarship. Find all the information on how to apply for the course and scholarship on the website.

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are a researcher mobility programme which supports researchers at all stages of their careers, regardless of age and nationality. They are among Europe’s most competitive and prestigious awards, aimed at supporting the best and most promising scientists. There are four distinct Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions in the programme with a budget of €1 billion in 2020. Please see the "Variations of this scholarship" link below for the details of each award.

The Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers enable highly-qualified scientists and scholars who are embarking on their academic careers and who completed their doctorates less than four years ago to spend extended periods of research in Germany. Scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries may apply and applications can be submitted at any time.

The Melbourne School of Engineering provide bi-annual scholarships for commencing students in all of our masters programs. These scholarships will be provided to students who achieved high academic standing in their previous degree and will support them in their graduate studies.

The Gates Cambridge Scholarship programme was established in October 2000 by a donation of US$210 million from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to the University of Cambridge, the largest ever single donation to a UK university. The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the world's most prestigious awards, aiming to build a global network of future leaders committed to improving the lives of others.

The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program offers opportunities for independent research or study related to Smithsonian collections, facilities, and/or research interests of the Institution and its staff. Fellowships are offered to graduate students, predoctoral students, and postdoctoral and senior investigators to conduct independent research.

The Wellcome Trust's £25.9 billion investment portfolio directly funds thousands of scientists and researchers around the world at every step from discovery to impact. The Trust's funding schemes offer grants across biomedical science, population health, medical innovation, humanities and social science, and public engagement. Principal Research Fellowships are the most prestigious of the Trust's awards and provide long-term funding for researchers of international standing.

David Phillips Fellowships provide support to outstanding scientists who are in the initial stages of their career and who are seeking to establish their first independent research group. The fellowships invest in scientists who have shown high potential, can demonstrate that they are on an upward trajectory with clear evidence of strong scientific outputs and leadership qualities, and are aiming to establish their own fully independent programme of research. Through the fellowships, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council will be seeking to identify scientists who can be expected to be among the future leaders of their generation.

The Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan is one of the largest and most prestigious international scholarship schemes in the world. The "Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high income countries)" support full-time doctoral study and are co-funded by the UK Department for Education in conjunction with UK universities to support world class research.

This scholarship is available to high achieving students undertaking graduate study at the University of Melbourne.

This scholarship is offered every year to students hoping to study an LLM at Birmingham Law School. Scholarships are awarded on academic merit and they cover one year’s tuition fees. Candidates must complete an online application form, supported by two references, and must have already enrolled in their intended programme. Both national and international students are eligible and you can find out more about how to apply on the website.

At Leiden University, you can enrol in the European and International Human Rights Law Master’s programme and apply for this scholarship which is given to excellent students from non-EU/EEA/EFTA countries who are joining an LLM Advanced Studies programme or the Master’s in International Relations and Diplomacy programme. You can find all the conditions and how to apply on the website.

If you are applying to study the LLM in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights or the Master of Advanced Studies in Transitional Justice, Human Rights and the Rule of Law at the Geneva Academy, then you can apply for partial or full scholarships. Full scholarships are only available for citizens of non-Western countries but every year partial scholarships are awarded to EU citizens. The scholarships are based on academic merit. See the website for more information on the application process and other sources of funding.

The ECCHR is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated to enforcing civil and human rights worldwide. The Kreuzberger Kinderstiftung offers scholarships to young people with limited financial means who would like to take part in the ECCHR’s legal training programmes. You can view these programmes and how to apply on the website. This scholarship is offered each year and they are currently calling for 2019 applications.

Whether you are a Canadian citizen looking to study internationally or a non-Canadian citizen looking to study in Canada, the Canadian government provides a number of funding opportunities. Canada is committed to participation in international study and research partnerships that build understanding among peoples, develop global citizens and leaders and contribute to the development of nations. For this reason, Global affairs Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada’s participation in major International Scholarship programmes. For non-Canadian citizens, there are opportunities, such as the Canada-CARICOM Leadership Scholarship programme, which you can apply for if you are from one of the CARICOM countries. View the website to see all the available scholarships and how to apply.

Chevening Scholarships enable outstanding emerging leaders from all over the world to pursue one-year master’s degrees in the UK. Whilst there is no ‘typical’ Chevening Scholar, we are looking for the kind of people who have the passion, ideas, and influence to provide the solutions and leadership needed to create a better future.

Because these scholarships are fully-funded (flights, accommodation, and course fees are all included), you are free to focus on achieving your professional goals and maximising the experience of a lifetime. You will live and study in the UK for a year, during which time you will develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK culture, and build lasting positive relationships with the UK. On completing your studies, you will leave the UK equipped with the knowledge and networks necessary to bring your own ideas to life.