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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

Up to 100% Scholarships

Available for students with 2021 SPM or IGCSE/O-Level qualification.

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 2022 intakes. The scholarship will be awarded based on actual SPM or IGCSE/O-Level result and not on forecast result.

50% Bursary

Applicable to all students enrolled in the Foundation in Science 2022 intake and successfully progressed into any of the undergraduate programmes in 2023/ 2024 intake at IMU.
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.

undergraduate

IMU-Merit Scholarships

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

Merit Scholarship 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
Medicine (MBBS)	Feb	✓	–	14 January 2022
Medicine (MBBS)	Sep	✓	–	12 August 2022
Chiropractic	Feb	✓	–	14 January 2022
Chiropractic	Sep	✓	–	12 August 2022
Chinese Medicine Psychology Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Feb	✓	✓	14 January 2022
Chinese Medicine Psychology Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Sep	✓	✓	12 August 2022
Pharmacy	Sep	✓	–	12 August 2022
Biomedical Science Medical Biotechnology Dietetics with Nutrition Nutrition Nursing	Sep	✓	✓	12 August 2022

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

Eligibility

Open to Malaysian Students only
Applicant must be applying for the First Degree programme

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 Opening Date	Application Closing Date
Medicine (MBBS)	Feb	20 December 2021	14 January 2022
Chiropractic Pharmacy Chinese Medicine Psychology Pharmaceutical Chemistry Biomedical Science Medical Biotechnology Dietetics with Nutrition Nutrition Nursing	Sept	11 July 2022	12 August 2022

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. We are now open to receive new applications.
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents to be assessed by Scholarship Committee Members
- Personal Statement
- SPM results, or equivalent
- Foundation results, or equivalent
- IMU Conditional Letter of Offer, if applicant has received an offer for an undergraduate programme at IMU
- Evidence of previous and current financial assistance (Scholarship / Loan) received
- Latest 3 years of Parents’ / Guardians’ BE Form / B Form of Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN)
- Latest 3 months of personal Bank Statements of Parents / Guardian
- Latest 3 months of company’s Bank Statements of Parents / Guardian for self-employed Parents / Guardian
- Full latest EPF Statement of Parents / Guardian
- Latest 3 months of Parents’ / Guardians’ pay slips
- Declaration of Unemployment by Commissioner of Oath for unemployed Parents / Guardian
- Copy of Parents’ Death / Divorce Certificate
- Latest 3 months of house water bill
- Latest 3 months of house electricity bill

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 3.30 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.

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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 Opening Date	Application Closing Date
Medicine (MBBS)	Feb	20 December 2021	14 January 2022
Medicine (MBBS)	Sep	11 July 2022	12 August 2022
Nursing	Sep	11 July 2022	12 August 2022

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 fulfill the eligibility criteria can submit an application. We are now open to receive new applications.
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.

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postgraduate

IMU Alumni Bursary

A bursary of up to 15% for all self-funding IMU alumni who meet the eligibility criteria:

Acupuncture (MSc)
Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc)
Business Administration in Healthcare Management (PG Cert / PG Dip / Master)
Counselling (Master)
Diabetes Management and Education (PG Dip)
Endodontics (PG Dip)
Health Professions Education (PG Cert / PG Dip / Master)
Health Informatics and Analytics (PG Cert / PG Dip / Master)
Implant Dentistry (PG Dip)
Medical and Health Sciences (MSc / PhD)
Molecular Medicine (MSc)
Pharmacy Practice (Master)
Prosthodontics (PG Dip)
Public Health (MSc)

Special Bursary for Students

Students for the Master of Counselling 2022 intakes are eligible for RM5,000 tuition fee bursary.
Students registering into the Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and Master in Health Professions Education programmes in 2022 are eligible for a bursary of RM8,400.
Bursaries are available for local and international students.

Bursaries for International Students

A bursary of RM8,000 for international students joining the 2022 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

20% bursary of tuition fees

Diabetes Management and Education (PG Dip) for members of:

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

10% bursary of tuition fees

Analytical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MSc) for members of:

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

Business Administration in Healthcare Management (PG Cert / PG Dip / Master) for members of:

Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM)

Molecular Medicine (MSc) for members of:

Malaysian Society for Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (MSMBB)
Malaysian Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (MSBMB)
Group from related biomedical laboratories (Private and Public)

Pharmacy Practice (Master) for members of :

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

Public Health (MSc) for members of:

Association of Chiropractic Malaysia (ACM)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Students will be entitled to only ONE (1) of the bursaries (whichever is higher) at any one time and not allowed to combine the bursaries.
• Bursaries are granted at the University’s sole discretion and the decisions are final.