Sunway University Postgraduate by Research Scholarship
As part of our commitment to encourage the University’s best graduates to continue their higher education in Sunway University, we are introducing the Postgraduate Research Degree Bursary and Studentship. The bursary and studentship is available to all graduates who have successfully completed their Bachelor’s degree from Sunway University, Sunway College, Lancaster University and Monash University Malaysia.
Participating Programme
Bursary (Full-time/Part-time)
- MSc in Actuarial Science
- MSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Information Systems
- MSc in Life Sciences
- MSc in Psychology
- MA Creative Arts & Media
- PhD in Biology
- PhD Creative Arts & Media
- PhD in Business
- PhD in Computing
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences
- PhD Medical Science
Studentship (Full-time)
- PhD in Biology
- PhD in Business
- PhD in Computing
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships are open to all full time postgraduate students enrolled on programmes by research. Eligibility criteria are given in Tables 1 (fee waiver) and 2 (studentship). Additionally, applicants must meet all necessary entry requirements for their chosen programme of study and be in receipt of an unconditional offer from the University
Awards made to students under this scheme shall take effect from the 1stday of enrolment and shall, subject to satisfactory performance and successful progression, last for the normal duration of the programme. The University reserves the right to withdraw the award at any time should the student’s behaviour or performance be unsatisfactory, or the student withdraws or is withdrawn from the programme of study.
*Applicants holding a conditional offer from the University may apply for a studentship or fee waiver: any offer of a studentship or fee waiver will be conditional upon the applicant fulfilling any and all conditions for enrolment on the programme.
Eligibility Criteria for Bursary or Scholarship
| Programme | Sunway Graduates* | Non-Sunway Graduates** |
| Masters by Research | Meet minimum entry requirement for Masters by Research
100% tuition fee waiver |
100% tuition fee waiver (CGPA≥3.25) |
| 50% tuition fee waiver (CGPA <3.25) |
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| PhD by Research | Meet minimum entry requirement for Doctoral by Research
100% tuition fee waiver |
100% tuition fee waiver (CGPA ≥3.25) |
| 50% tuition fee waiver (CGPA <3.25) |
* GPA requirement applies to the highest and/or most recent qualifying award. For Masters qualifications for whicha GPA is not given (e.g. holds an MPhil or research degree), at least one publication in a SCOPUS indexed journal isrequired for 100% tuition fee waiver.
Eligibility Criteria for Studentship
Studentship award comprises of the following:
- 100% Tuition Fee Waiver
- Registration and Resource Fee Waiver
- Monthly Allowance
Requirement for Studentship Award:
| Programme | Sunway University Graduates | Non-Sunway Graduates |
| Masters by Research | CGPA ≥3.25 & at least one SCOPUS indexed output | Graduate of a global top 600 university (QS or THE) a CGPA ≥3.25 & at least two SCOPUS indexed outputs** |
* GPA requirement applies to the highest and/or most recent qualifying award for which a CGP is given
** In fields study where peer-reviewed publications are not the normal mechanismof dissemination, alternative, but equivalent, forms of output shall be recognised.
Documents Required
1. Certified Copy of IC/ Passport (all pages including blank pages)
2. Certified Copy of Transcript and Certificate for Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree(s)
3. Documentary Evidence (if financed by scholarship/ sponsorship/ study loan)
4. Research Statement (which includes Introduction & Justification of the Study, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Proposed Research Schedule and List of References.)
5. English Language qualification (IELTS/ TOEFL/ MUET/ Others)
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Postgraduate Research Scholarship/ Studentship Application Form
Application Procedure
1. Please nominate TWO (2) referees who can provide reference letters about your suitability to undertake the programme (preferably, one academic and one professional).
2. The letters must be printed on the letterhead of the respective referees’ organizations.
3. Each referee is requested to send the letter to the Programme Head’s correspondence email.
4. Alternatively, the referee may request the prospective student to send the sealed letter.
Application Deadline
| Submission Deadline | Announce of Outcome by | Applicable to |
| 1 October 2019 – 9 December 2019 | 31 December 2019 | January 2020 intake |
| 1 November 2019 – 31 January 2020 | 24 February 2020 | March 2020 intake |
| 1 February 2020 – 30 April 2020 | 25 May 2020 | June 2020 intake |
| 1 May 2020 – 30 July 2020 | 24 August 2020 | September 2020 intake |