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 scholarship. The bursary and scholarship 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)
- MSc in Actuarial Science
- MSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Information Systems
- MSc in Life Sciences
- MSc in Psychology
- MA Creative Arts & Media
- Master in Medical Science
- PhD in Biology
- PhD Creative Arts & Media
- PhD in Business
- PhD in Computing
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences
- PhD Medical Science
- PhD Sustainability Science and Technology
Eligibility Criteria
Scholarships are open to all full time postgraduate students enrolled on programmes by research. Eligibility criteria are given in the below. 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the award at any time should the student’s behaviour or performance be unsatisfactory, or the student withdraws or is withdrawn from the programme of study.
The student must have successfully completed their proposal defense, have received ethics approval and be able to demonstrate that data collection has commenced by the end of year 1 to continue the scholarship funding for year 2.
Eligibility Criteria for Bursary or Scholarship
Bursary* | Scholarships** | |||
Criteria: Sunway Graduates | Criteria: CGPA ≥ 3.5 or CAVG ≥70% or Distinction (or equivalent) | |||
Programme | Mode of Study | Quantum | Mode of Study | Quantum |
Master by research | Full-time | 30% tuition fee waiver | Full-time | 60% tuition fee waiver |
PhD by Research | Full-time | 50% tuition fee waiver
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Full-time | 100% tuition fee waiver |
*Bursary is only offered to Sunway graduates from Sunway Education Group higher education institutions.
**Scholarship is open to Sunway and non-Sunway graduates