Application is open to all nationalities pursuing postgraduate studies (Master’s or Doctoral) in the field of Shari’ah or Islamic finance at recognized institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

Course Level: Master’s, Doctoral

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • Obtained a Bachelor Degree in Shari’ah from recognised local or international universities (Bachelor degree in Shari’ah, Muamalat, Jurisprudence, Islamic Law, Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh or its equivalent);
  • Obtained an offer to pursue or is currently pursuing Master’s or Doctoral studies in Shari’ah, Islamic finance or its equivalent in a full-time mode;
  • Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale), 4.0 (on a 5.0 scale), 80% (on a 100% point scale), pass with distinction or its equivalent;
  • Fulfilled or passed language proficiency requirements specified by the programme;
  • Applicants should NOT be in receipt of any other scholarship award or financial assistance.

Eligible Countries: All

Method of Application: 

  1. Application form (Download from Program Webpage Link below);
  2. A copy of letter of offer; an official letter of admission from the institution of higher learning confirming your placement at the institution;
  3. A copy of academic certificates and full transcripts – Bachelor and/or Master’s degree;
  4. A photocopy of personal identification / passport;
  5. Two letters of recommendation from referees;
  6. A copy of thesis proposal – applicable for programme by researcher coursework & research.

An application must be submitted by hand or through registered post or courier service to:
ISRA Global Scholarship Award,
International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA),
ISRA@INCEIF, Lorong Universiti A,59100 Kuala Lumpur

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15th January 2018

Award Providers: International Shari’ah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA)