Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship

Postgraduate by Research Scholarship (PGR Scholarship) is established to encourage good candidates to enroll in a Masters or PhD by research degree programmes offered by Sunway University and to provide benefit and financial assistance to a qualifying candidate by way of a scholarship, thereby supporting enrolment in Sunway University research degree programmes.

Scope of Coverage

Successful candidates are eligible for the following supports.

Mode of Study	Coverage	Minimum Eligibility Criteria	Living Allowance (RM)
PhD Full Time	100% waiver of *all fees and charges, for up to 3 years (PhD Studentship)	1st Class Honours degree and Distinction in Masters degree	3000/ month
	100% tuition fee waiver for up to 3 years	Distinction in Masters degree	N/A
	50 % tuitaion fee waiver for up to 3 years	Merit in Masters Degree	N/A
PhD Part Time	50% tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years	Distinction in Masters degree	N/A
	30% tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years	Merit or equivalent in Masters degree	N/A
Masters Full Time	100% tuition fee waiver for up to 2 years	1st class degree or equivalent	N/A
	50% tuition fee waiver for up to 2 years	2(i) class degree or equivalent	N/A
Masters Part Time	50% tuition fee waiver for up to 3 years	1st class degree or equivalent	N/A
	30% tuition fee waiver for up to 3 years	2(i) class degree or equivalent	N/A

*inclusive of enrolment, tuition, student resources, and international administrative, exclusive refundable

Eligibility

Candidates with the following criteria may apply for the scholarship:

1. A minimum Upper 2nd Class (2i) Honours degree or equivalent at undergraduate level shall normally be required in a relevant discipline;
2. Demonstrate a good academic track record; and
3. Demonstrate the potential to successfully complete the proposed programme of study.

And additionally, for application of PhD scholarship,

1. A good Masters degree (minimum Merit or equivalent); and
2. Eligible for admission to a Sunway University PhD degree by research

Selection Criteria

A selected number of eligible candidates will be allocated financial support each year. The candidates and the number of candidates to be supported will be determined by the University, subject to the approval of the Postgraduate Scholarship Committee (PGSC) based on the following criteria:

1. Eligibility of the candidate;
2. The candidate's qualifications, ability and motivation to pursue the programme;
3. The candidate having adequate experience to undertake the research work;
4. Annual budget allocation for the scheme;
5. Candidates may be required to attend an interview.

Terms and conditions

1. Half-yearly review
   A candidate who is supported by this scheme will be required to submit a half- yearly progress report to the University Higher Degrees Committee (UHDC). The candidate's supervisor must verify that the claimed progress has been made. The UHDC will review the report and advise the Provost of any circumstances that may warrant the withdrawal of ongoing support by Sunway University to the candidate.
    
2. Termination
   In the event that the candidate fails to make satisfactory progress, fails to complete within the allowable time as stated above, withdraws part way through the programme, or if his/her enrolment in the programme is terminated for any reason, the candidate will no longer be eligible for the scholarship.

Application cycles

Submission Deadline	Announcement of Outcome by	Applicable to
2nd Monday September	2nd Monday October	International students commencing in Jan
2nd Monday November	2nd Monday December	International students commencing in Mar, local students commencing in Jan
2nd Monday March	2nd Monday April	International students commencing in Jun, local students commencing in Mar
2nd Monday May	2nd Monday June	International students commencing in August, local students commencing in Jun
3rd Monday August	1st Monday September	Local students commencing in Aug

Application Procedure

1. Upon acceptance for admission to a PhD by Research degree programme at Sunway University, the candidate must apply for the scholarship by submitting the 'Scholarship for Sunway University Research Degrees Form' to the faculty.
2. The Head of Department in which the student shall be registered must review and recommend the candidate to the Dean. With the support of the Dean, the application form will be forwarded to the Provost’s Office.
3. The Provost’s Office will verify the candidate's admissibility in line with section stated eligibility criteria.
4. Applications will be forwarded to the PGSC for review. The PGSC will take into account the research record of the candidates and other information, and may interview each candidate in order to assess his/her suitability.
5. Once the application is approved, Student Services Department (SSD) will prepare a letter of offer to the candidates.
6. Unsuccessful candidates will be notified by the SSD.

Click here for the Postgraduate Scholarship application form.