Data Futures Scholarship in Malaysia -2020
Scholarship Information:
- Full tuition fee, Partial Funding 100% OR 50% tuition fee
- Heriot-Watt University
- Bachelor(Undergraduate)
- Data Science
- Open to Malaysian Students only
- Malaysia
Scholarship Description:
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia launched the Data Futures Scholarship, a three-year scholarship program worth RM2.6 million, which will encourage students to pursue a degree in data science.
The program, which is a collaboration between Heriot-Watt and three industry players – Experian, PPG Coatings Sdn Bhd, and Fusionex International – and strongly supported by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Department of International Trade, British High Commission, was launched on Friday, June 28.
Degree Level:
Data Futures Scholarship Malaysia is available to undertake Bachelor level programs at Heriot-Watt University.
Available Subjects:
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
- Data Science
Eligible Nationalities:
Scholarship is only for Malaysian Students.
Scholarship Benefits:
100% OR 50% tuition fee.
Eligibility Criteria:
- To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- Applicants must be Malaysian citizens
- HWUM Foundation Award ‘A’ average/ A levels AAB / STPM AAB / IB 33 pts / ATAR 90% or equivalent
The following criteria will be considered for your application:
- Academic excellence
- Extra-curricular involvement
- Leadership skills
Other application requirements:
- A written personal statement of 500 words stating your interest in the field of Data Science and why, as well as your future career aspirations.
Application Procedure:
To apply for the grant, applicants have to take admission to the BSc degree program at the university
Application deadline: 3 Aug 2020
