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.
- MA Creative Arts & Media
- Master in Medical Science
- MSc in Computer Science
- MSc in Information Systems
- MSc in Life Sciences
- MSc in Psychology
- Masters of Philosophy (Business Administration)
- MSc in Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education
- PhD Creative Arts & Media
- PhD in Biology
- PhD in Business
- PhD in Computing
- PhD in Hospitality and Tourism
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences
- PhD in Sustainable Development
- PhD Medical Science
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD Sustainability Science and Technology
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 1st day of commencement of study 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award at any time should the student’s behaviour or performance be unsatisfactory, or if the student withdraws or is withdrawn from the programme of study.
Eligibility Criteria for Bursary or Scholarship
| Bursary* | Scholarships** | |||
| Criteria: Sunway Graduates who meet the entry requirement for Master or Doctoral degree programme | Criteria: CGPA ≥ 3.5 or Merit (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 | Full-time | 100% tuition fee waiver |
*Bursary is only offered to Sunway graduates from Sunway Education Group higher education institutions. (minimum: Bachelor’s Degree)
**Scholarship is open to Sunway and non-Sunway graduates
- Applications for support should be made by completing the Postgraduate Research Scholarship Application Form upon application for admission to a PGR programme.
- The application form is to be submitted to the School/Faculty for School/Faculty PGR Leadership’s recommendation and Dean support.
- School/Faculty’s recommendation for PGR Scholarships shall be considered by the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Sustainability).
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Postgraduate Research Management Unit (PGRMU), Department of Centre for Research Management).
For more information, please visit
https://sunwayuniversity.edu.my/research/postgraduate-research/doctoral-scholarships
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