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    Studying at university is a life-changing experience that often requires some support, which could help you achieve your dreams. At IMU, we offer a number of scholarships and bursaries to help you fully achieve your potential.

    Foundation in science

    Applicable for 2021 Intakes Only

    Up to 100% Scholarships and Bursaries for Foundation in Science students who meet the eligibility criteria.

    Scholarship Amount SPM / O-Levels Required
    RM12,450 * 8 A+/A
    RM5,000 ** 7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-
    RM4,000 *** 6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-
    RM2,000 ** 5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-

    Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in 4 out of 5 subjects (English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

    * The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters
    ** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only

    NOTE

    Only applicable for 2021 intakes and for students with 2020 SPM or O-Level qualification.

    50% Bursary

    Applicable to all students enrolled in the Foundation in Science 2021 intake and successfully progressed into any of the undergraduate programmes in 2022/ 2023 intake at IMU.

    • Not applicable for credit transfer option programmes.
    • Bursary amount to 50% of the Foundation in Science payable tuition fee will be deducted during Undergraduate study.
    IMPORTANT

    IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary. Bursaries granted at the University’s sole discretion and decisions are final.

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    IMU-Merit Scholarships

    This scholarship is awarded to students demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, extra curriculum participation and leadership qualities.

    Scholarship based on merit is available to cover:

    • Full Tuition Fee (100%) for full duration of programme
    • Partial Tuition Fee (50%) for full duration of programme

    Scholarship application will be strictly by invitation only upon receiving an offer letter for admission into the specific programme at IMU and submission of final result.

    This scholarship is only applicable to Malaysians applying for the LOCAL option.

     

    Programmes Intake Full Tuition Fee (100%) Partial Tuition Fee (50%) Application Closing Date
    • Chiropractic
    • Medicine (MBBS)
    		 Feb ✓ – 15 Jan 2021
    Sep 13 Aug 2021
    • Chinese Medicine
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Psychology
    		 Feb ✓ – 15 Jan 2021
    Sep ✓ ✓ 13 Aug 2021
    • Pharmacy
    		 Sep ✓ – 13 Aug 2021
    • Biomedical Science
    • Medical Biotechnology
    • Dietetics with Nutrition
    • Nutrition
    • Nursing
    		 Sep ✓ ✓ 13 Aug 2021

    Pre-U Grades Required for Scholarship Eligibility

    Pre-U

    Qualification

    		 A-LEVELS CPU STPM MOE Matrikulasi IB UEC Australian Matriculation Approved FiS IMU
    FiS
    Grades % cGPA cGPA Points Grades ATAR cGPA cGPA
    • Medicine
    • Pharmacy
    		 AAA 95 – 100 3.90 – 4.00 4.00 40 – 45 A1 A1 A1 A1 A1 98 – 100 4.00 4.00
    • Chiropractic
    		 AAA 95 – 100 3.70 – 4.00 3.90 – 4.00 40 – 45 A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 98 – 100 4.00 3.90 – 4.00
    • Chinese Medicine
    • Psychology
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Biomedical Science
    • Medical Biotechnology
    • Dietetics with Nutrition
    • Nutrition
    • Nursing
    		 ABB 91 – 100 3.50 – 4.00 3.80 – 4.00 37 – 45 A2 A2 A2 A2 A2 95 – 100 3.80 – 4.00 3.50 – 4.00

    How to Apply

    • Upon successful application and meeting the scholarship’s eligibility requirements, student will be invited to apply for the scholarship via email.
    • Documents required for application are SPM/O-Level Certificate, Pre-U Transcript, IELTS/MUET, Co-Curiculum Certificate with cGPA & Personal Statement.
    • If you have received a conditional offer, kindly submit your final results to Admissions Department before the closing date to be eligible for the scholarship.
    • After the closing date, selected candidates will be called for an interview.

    Scholarship Details

    • Scholarships will be awarded with bonding, subject to the programme.
    • All scholarships will only cover the tuition fees and no allowance for living expenses, books and study-related equipment is provided.
    • The amount will be disbursed on a semester to semester basis
    • Students are required to maintain the required minimum cGPA of 3.50 per semester in order to continue with the scholarship. Failing which, the scholarship may be discontinued with immediate effect.
    • Students who withdraw (academic and non-academic reasons) without completing the programme will be required to repay the amount that has been disbursed for the financial award given.
    • Repeat modules will not be covered and continuation of the financial award will be on a case by case basis.
    • IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary.

    IMU-Need Scholarship

    This scholarship is awarded to students who are facing financial difficulties and demonstrating good academic achievement despite the challenging situation.

    This scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees and is only applicable to Malaysians applying for LOCAL option.

    Eligibility

    • Open to Malaysians only.
    • Applicant must be applying for the First Degree programme.
    • Applicant must meet the merit criteria mentioned below.
    • Applicant’s household income must be in the B40 or M40 category only.
    • Applicant with involvement in the community (based on ECA records) will have an added advantage.
    Programmes Intake Application Closing Date
    • Chiropractic
    		 Sep 13 Aug 2021
    • Medicine (MBBS)
    		 Feb 15 Jan 2021
    • Pharmacy
    		 Sep 13 Aug 2021
    • Chinese Medicine
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Psychology
    • Biomedical Science
    • Medical Biotechnology
    • Dietetics with Nutrition
    • Nutrition
    • Nursing
    		 Sep 13 Aug 2021

    Pre-U Grades Required for Scholarship Eligibility

    Pre-U Qualification A-LEVELS CPU STPM MOE Matrikulasi IB UEC Australian Matriculation Approved FiS IMU FiS
    Grades % cGPA cGPA Points Grades ATAR cGPA cGPA
    • Medicine
    		 ABB 91 3.30 3.70 33 A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 91 3.70 3.70
    • Pharmacy
    		 ABB 88 3.20 3.60 31 A2 A2 B3 B3 B3 88 3.60 3.60
    • Chiropractic
    		 ABB 88 3.20 3.60 31 A2 A2 B3 B3 B3 88 3.60 3.60
    • Chinese Medicine
    • Psychology
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
    • Biomedical Science
    • Medical Biotechnology
    • Dietetics with Nutrition
    • Nutrition
    • Nursing
    		 BBB 86 3.10 3.50 30 A2 B3 B3 B3 B3 86 3.50 3.50

    How to Apply

    • Interested applicants who fulfils the eligibility criteria can submit an application HERE.
    • Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents to be assessed by Scholarship Committee Members:
      • BE Form (2019) of parents and all working siblings
      • Current EPF Statement of both parents
      • Parents who are unable to provide the BE form can submit their salary slip (certified by Company).
      • Parents who are unemployed can submit a declaration of unemployed by the Commissioner of Oath.
      • Copy of Death / Divorced Certificate (if relevant)

    Scholarship Details

    • Scholarships will be awarded with bonding, subject to the programme.
    • All scholarships will only cover the tuition fees and no allowance for living expenses, books and study-related equipment is provided.
    • The amount will be disbursed on a semester to semester basis
    • Students are required to maintain the required minimum cGPA of 3.50 per semester in order to continue with the scholarship. Failing which, the scholarship may be discontinued with immediate effect.
    • Students who withdraw (academic and non-academic reasons) without completing the programme will be required to repay the amount that has been disbursed for the financial award given.
    • Repeat modules will not be covered and continuation of the financial award will be on a case by case basis.
    • IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary.
    Apply today

    Pantai Gleneagles Scholarship

    Eligibility

    • Open to Malaysians only.
    • Applicants must have already received at least a Conditional Letter of Offer for Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or Bachelor of Nursing.
    • Household income must be in the B40 and M40 category (B40 household earns up to RM3,000 a month and receive BR1M, M40 household earns up to RM6,275 a month).

    Application Deadlines

    Programme Intake Application Closing Date
    Medicine (MBBS) Feb 15 Jan 2021
    Sep 13 Aug 2021
    Nursing Sep 13 Aug 2021

    Pre-U Grades Required for Scholarship Eligibility

    Pre-U Qualification A-LEVELS CPU STPM MOE Matrikulasi IB UEC Australian Matriculation Approved FiS IMU FiS
    Grades % cGPA cGPA Points Grades ATAR cGPA cGPA
    • Medicine
    		 ABB 91 – 100 3.34 – 4.00 3.70 – 4.00 33 – 45 A2 A2 A2 B3 B3 91 – 100 3.70 – 4.00 3.70 – 4.00
    • Nursing
    		 BBB 86- 100 3.12 – 4.00 3.50 – 4.00 30 – 45 A2 B3 B3 B3 B3 86 – 100 3.50 – 4.00 3.50 – 4.00

    How to Apply

    • Interested applicants who fulfils the eligibility criteria can submit an application HERE.
    • Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents to be assessed by Scholarship Committee Members:
      • Copy of IC of both parents and siblings
      • EA Form of parents and other working siblings
      • Current EPF Statement of parents
      • Parents who are unable to provide the BE form can submit their salary slip (certified by Company)
      • Parents who are unemployed can submit a declaration of unemployed by the Commissioner of Oath
      • House electricity bill
      • House water bill
      • IMU Letter of Offer for MBBS or Nursing programme
    • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The successful candidate will be required to sign a scholarship agreement.

    Scholarship Details

    • Scholarships will be awarded with bonding, subject to the programme.
    • This scholarship will cover the tuition fees and accommodation support.
    • The amount will be disbursed on a semester to semester basis.
    • Students are required to maintain the required minimum cGPA of 3.5 per semester in order to continue with the scholarship. Failing which, the status of the scholarship will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.
    • Students who withdraw (academic and non-academic reasons) without completing the programme will be required to repay the amount that has been disbursed for the financial award given.
    • Repeat modules or semesters will not be covered and continuation of the financial award will be on a case by case basis.
    • IMU Scholarship Committee may vary the selection requirements as and when it deems necessary.
    Apply today

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    IMU Alumni Bursary

    • IMU graduates who intends to continue their studies to the postgraduate level will be eligible for a alumni bursary of up to 15% of the tuition fees. This bursary is available for all self-funding students who meet the eligibility criteria.

    Special Bursary for Malaysian Students

    • Malaysian students for the Master of Counselling 2021 intakes are eligible for RM5000 tuition fee bursary.
    • Malaysian students registering into the Master in Health Professions Education programme in 2021 are eligible for a bursary of RM8,400.

    Bursaries for International Students

    • International students for the Master of Counselling 2021 intakes are eligible for RM5000 tuition fee bursary.
    • International students registering into the Master in Health Professions Education programme in 2021 are eligible for a bursary of RM8,400.
    • A bursary of RM8,000 for international students joining the 2021 intake in the following programmes:
      • Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc)
      • Business Administration in Healthcare Management (Master)
      • Molecular Medicine (MSc)
      • Pharmacy Practice (Master)
      • Public Health (MSc)

    Bursary for Special Groups

    A 20% reduction of tuition fees in the Postgraduate Diploma in Diabetes Management and Education Programme for members of:

    • Malaysian Dietitians’ Association (MDA)
    • Malaysia Pharmacists Society (MPS)
    • Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society (MDES)
    • Malaysian Endocrine and Metabolic Society (MEMS)
    • Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)
    • Chain Pharmacies
    • Groups from Hospitals

    Special Bursary of 10% for MAPC professional groups (Applicable to both local & international students):

    • Institute Kimia Malaysia (IKM)
    • Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
    • American Chemical Society (ACS)
    • Malaysia Pharmacists Society (MPS)
    • Relevant government agencies (Including Jabatan Kimia Malaysia)

    Special Bursary of 10% for Master in Pharmacy Practice :

    • Malaysia Pharmacists Society (MPS)
    • Relevant government agencies (MoH facilities)
    • Community Pharmacists

    Special bursary of 10% for Master of Science in Public Health (MScPH) conventional mode only:

    • Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM)

    Special bursary of 10% for Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (MBA-HCM):

    • Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM)