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

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.