Khazanah-Oxford Center for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship 2016

The Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarships, established to mark the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, are intended to enable outstanding Malaysian students to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford.

Subject areas may be drawn from a range of fields. Candidates are required to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and how their study will make a contribution to the future needs of Malaysia.

Awards will include University and College fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances, and return air fares. Awards are renewable annually through the duration of the programme of study.

Closing Date: 22 January 2016 (Friday)
Yayasan Khazanah Oxford Center for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship | Biasiswa
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Preffered Programs for Khazanah-Oxford Center for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship:


The fields of study covered by the Scholarship Programme include the following:
  • Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science;
  • Bio-Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics;
  • Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science;
  • Other fields may also be considered.

Eligibility Criteria for Khazanah-Oxford Center for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship:

  • Applicant must be citizens of Malaysia;
  • Have an excellent record of academic achievement and a proven capacity for independent research;
  • Attention will also be given to the personal qualities of the candidates in terms of their leadership potential and ability to communicate;
  • Candidates will be expected to show how their careers and the wider interests of Malaysia will benefit from a period of study at Oxford;
  • Award of scholarship is condition to candidates secured placement in University of Oxford.

How To Apply for Khazanah-Oxford Center for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarship:


To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:
  • The completed application form. Please download the application form;
  • A signed personal statement of not more than 1,000 words that includes a description of the intended area of study and describe how this will benefit Malaysia. The statement should also outline the applicant's reasons for wanting to study at Oxford, and summaries the personal qualities that would make them a worthy recipient of a scholarship;
  • A list of academic qualifications and other awards and honours received;
  • A statement of the status of their application to the University of Oxford;
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation from referees who can assess in details the applicant's academic performance and potential. Two recommendation letters must reach the Oxford Centre for Islamic studies by the application deadline;
  • Please click to see the University wesbite for Admissions requirements, application process and University application deadlines;
  • All correspondence should be addressed to:

  • The Academic Administrator,
    Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
    George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR, UK

    Tel: 44 1865 278730 | Fax: 44 1865 248942
    e-mail: academic.administrator@oxcis.ac.uk