Data Futures Scholarship Malaysia

Scholarship Description:

Data Futures Scholarship Malaysia is open for Malaysian Students only. The scholarship allows Bachelor level program(s) in the field of Data Science taught at Heriot-Watt University . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 03 Aug 2020.

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

Scholarship Benefits:

100% OR 50% tuition fee.

Eligible Nationalities:

Scholarship is only for Malaysian Students.

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 deadline: 3 Aug 2020

Application Procedure:

To apply for the grant, applicants have to take admission to the BSc degree program at the university.