The International Medical University (IMU) has recognised that there are many Malaysian students who aspire to be a health sciences professional. For various reasons, some of these students are not able to achieve their life-long ambition, including those students whose families do not have the financial resources to support them for entry into an international institution like the IMU.

THE FOLLOWING SCHOLARSHIPS NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATION ENTRY 2008/2009:

If you have difficulties in downloading the application forms, kindly contact Ms Charmaine Khoo (charmaine_khoo@imu.edu.my)

John Beck Scholarship and The IMU Medical Scholarship	Value of Scholarship Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 5-year undergraduate medical course at the IMU- MBBS, valued at RM338,000. Two (2) medical scholarships (John Beck and IMU) will be awarded each year for the August intake.	Download: Medicine Scholarship Application Form Instruction Sheet Criteria Guideline Confidential Report
The IMU - University of Strathclyde Pharmacy (MPharm) Scholarship	Value of Scholarship Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 3 ½-year undergraduate MPharm course at the IMU and the University of Strathclyde, valued at more than RM180,000. Two (2) pharmacy scholarships will be awarded every year for the December intake.	Download: Pharmacy Scholarship Application Form Instruction Sheet Criteria Guideline Confidential Report
The IMU Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) Scholarship	Value of Scholarship Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 4-year undergraduate BPharm course at the IMU, valued at RM129,600. One (1) student will be awarded every year for the July intake.	Download: Pharmacy Scholarship Application Form Instruction Sheet Criteria Guideline Confidential Report
The IMU Bachelor of Nursing Scholarship	Value of Scholarship Each scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for the entire duration of the 4-year undergraduate Nursing course at the IMU valued at RM72,000. Two (2) students will be awarded every year for the July intake.	Download: Nursing Scholarship Application Form Instruction Sheet Criteria Guideline Confidential Report

The scholarships are open to all Malaysians but are not meant for students who are already enrolled in the IMU. The scholarship will provide full remission of tuition fees for the duration of the entire undergraduate course at the IMU, subject to satisfactory progress. Living Expenses will also be provided to the value of RM 10,000 per annum (or foreign currency equivalent).

Students who wish to apply must have excellent academic background together with other qualities, including strong extra-curricula activities and who, for financial reasons, would otherwise be unable to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or nursing.

These prestigious scholarships are established to reflect the IMU's contribution to society. It also is an integral part of the University's staff development scheme to groom young individuals with high potential to be part of the future IMU faculty for training of medical, pharmacy and allied health professionals. This is in line with our nations strive towards excellence in education and healthcare in the 21st century.


Eligibility to Apply

Academic Achievements
Candidates are required to have an excellent academic record consistently. This has to be supported with certified documents. Among the academic achievements, the candidate is expected to have at least the following:-


For Medical and Pharmacy Scholarship the academic requirements are:

At SPM or O Level or Equivalent
A minimum of 5 subjects including 3 science subjects, plus English and Bahasa Malaysia; Aggregate of not more than 10, with at least an A2 in individual subjects.

At Pre-University Level

STPM	Minimum A-A-A- in any 3 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics)
A Level	Minimum AAB in any 3 science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics)
Australian Matriculation (Minimum 5 subjects including 3 sciences and English)	Average of not less than 90% aggregate (TER:95>). Not less than 17/20 points in individual subjects
Canadian Pre-university (CPU) (Minimum 6 subjects including 3 sciences and English)	Average of not less than 90% aggregate and not less than 85% in individual subjects
Local Matriculation (Minimum 3 science subjects and English)	AAA CGPA = not less than 3.8; Grade A in English
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) (Minimum 5 subjects including 3 sciences, Bahasa Malaysia and English)	Not more than 6 points in the sciences with at least an A2 in any individual subject
International Baccalaureate (IB) (Minimum 6 subjects including the science subjects at HL and one science at SL)	Average of not less than 35 points with not less than 5 individual subjects
American High School Diploma	cGPA of not less than 3.8 or better
Indian Pre-university Certificate	A score of not less than 90%
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology	Distinction of not less than 90% average

For Nursing Scholarship the academic requirements are:

At SPM or O Level or Equivalent

Obtained credits in Mathematics or Principles of Accounting and in Biology as well as passes in Bahasa Malaysia and English.

At Pre-University Level

Level of Study	Minimum Grade Requirement
For entry at Semester 1
STPM	C grade in 2 subjects.
Ministry of Education Matriculation (MOE)	cGPA of 2.0 or equivalent.
For entry at Semester 3
Diploma in Nursing	cGPA of 2.67 and above
Certificate in Nursing with 5 years working experience
For entry at Semester 5
Diploma in Nursing with 2 years working experience	cGPA of 2.67 and above
Certificate in Nursing with 6 months post basic
English Language Requirements Applicants are required to have one of these at the point of application:
MUET	Band Score of 4 or better
IELTS	Average band score of 6.5 or better (Individual band score of not less than 6.0)

Other Criteria

Good Command of Languages
The teaching faculty of the IMU includes full-time expatriates and rotating faculty from the Partner Medical Schools and UoS. As such, all IMU students are required to be fluent in spoken English and have a good proficiency in written English. In addition, candidates are expected to be fluent in Bahasa Malaysia because they have to function effectively as students and later on as doctors, pharmacists and nurses.

Socio-economic Background
The applicant must provide evidence that he/she is unable to afford an education at the IMU. Documented evidence of the income of parents/guardian/spouse or self must be provided, together with a certified copy of the parents' Income Tax Form J. Where this is not available, equivalent documents must be submitted i.e. if parents are government servants, they would have to fill in the "Borang Akuan Ketua Jabatan" form or if parents are non-government servants, the documents must be endorsed by a notary or legal person. The combined annual income of both parents/applicant and spouse should not exceed RM50,000. The candidate must also declare any other financial aid or scholarship applying for or received.

Extra-curricular Achievements
The candidate should present documented evidence (awards and other certificates) of co-curriculum activities, leadership qualities, achievements in the fine arts or other forms of creativity. Proven commitment to social work or uniformed organisations will be an advantage.

Other Factors
If there are any special circumstances, which may be helpful to the candidate's application, written or documented evidence must be provided.

Conditions During and After Medical, Pharmacy or Nursing Course
The scholar is expected to pass all examinations of the IMU at all times. Failure to do so may involve suspension or discontinuation of the scholarship. The academic performance of the scholarship will be monitored regularly by the respective Dean and reported to the Scholarship Selection Committee.

IMU Scholarship Bond

Terms	Medical (MBBS - IMU)	Pharmacy (MPharm or BPharm)	Nursing (BNursing)
Period of Study	5 years	3½ years (MPharm) 4 years (BPharm)	4 years
Amount of Scholarship	RM338,000	MPharm : RM180,000 (incl Strathclyde) BPharm : RM129,600	RM72,000
Living Allowance (per annum)	RM10,000 (1)	RM10,000 or foreign currency equivalent (1, 2)	RM10,000 (1)
Bond Period (3)	7 years	6 years	4 years (4)
Commencement of Bond Period	Immediately upon completion of Housemanship (5)	Immediately upon completion of Pupilage (6) or Compulsory Government Service	Immediately upon completion of degree course
Further Bond Period for Postgraduate Training	Further bond will run consecutively.	Bond Period (6 years) will be halved and further bond will run consecutively.	Bond Period (4 years) will be halved and further bond will run consecutively.
Bond Period for Postgraduate Training (as per Human Resource Policy) (7)	Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years	Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years	Local postgraduate: 1 year bond for each year of study; or Foreign postgraduate: 1½ years’ bond for each year of study, subject to minimum bond period of 4 years
Default of Terms of Student Bond Agreement (including failure to complete course)	Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund	Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund	Student to refund all monies expended by IMU under the scholarship (“Refund”) + 20% of Refund

Procedures for Applying


Timeline for IMU Scholarship 2008/9

Procedures	BPharm & Nursing DATE / DEADLINE 2008	TIMELAG (working days)	MPharm & Medical DATE / DEADLINE 2008	TIMELAG (working days)
Advertisement	Mid March onwards		Mid March onwards
Deadline of submission	9 May	6 weeks	15 June	3 months
Shortlisting process	16 May	5 days	23 June	5 days
Presentation of Selection Report to SSC, approval of Shortlisting Commitee's decisions.	21 May	3 days	27 June	5 days
Invitation to attend interview	26 May	5 days	4 July	5 days
Interview	2-6 June	3 weeks	7-11 July	5 days
Decision	6 June		11 July
Circularise to Board of Governor – response deadline	16 June	5 days	16 July	5 days
Announcement to students / signing of contracts	17 June	1 day	25 July	2 days
Semester commences	N1/08 – Early July B1/08 – Early July	2-3 weeks	M2/08 – End August P1/09 – End Dec	4 weeks +

Members for the Scholarship Selection Committee



Those who are interested, please send documents to:

The IMU Scholarship Selection Commitee
The Department of Student Affairs
International Medical University
No. 126, Jalan 19/155B
Bukit Jalil
57000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

For enquiries or more information, please contact:
Tel : (603) 8656 7272 / 73
Fax: (603) 8656 1018
Email : enquiry@imu.edu.my