IIUM Undergraduate Ummatic Scholarship is a Scholarship awarded to poor, needy, deserving and academically outstanding in recognition of their achievement, and study at IIUM.

A student who fulfils the following criteria can apply:
• Registered as a full-time Undergraduate student
• Do not receive any other scholarship
• Poor (Needy) students as identified by the University authority
• SECOND-YEAR student and above (at Kulliyyah level)
• Student with excellent academic standing with a CGPA of 3.60 and above (minimum of 15 credit hours).
• Students from Muslim Minority countries with a CGPA of 3.00 (minimum of 15 credit hours) may apply for the scholarship.

• Not eligible to:
i. Student under critical programmes offered by the University i.e. related to executive programme and other programmes as determined by the University.
ii. Student who is still under the pre-sessional and bridging programme.

SELECTION PROCESS
Normally the application for Ummatic Scholarship will be opened beginning of every regular semester.

The Finance Division will make an announcement through the Student and Scholarship Unit notice board, Student Unit Facebook (www.facebook.com/studentunit.iium), IIUM Finance Website and notices to all Kulliyyahs.

BENEFIT
All fees incurred by the University’s as follows:
• Tuition fee
• Related fee
• Hostel fee
• Monthly allowance (RM400.00 per month)
• Book allowance (RM250.00 per semester)
• Insurance (RM400.00 ONCE ONLY)

PROCESS OWNER
STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT (SSD), FINANCE DIVISION

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

The IIUM Academic Excellence Award is an award given to academically outstanding students in recognition of their achievement, and study at IIUM.

Students who fulfil the following criteria can apply:
• Registered as a full-time Undergraduate student
• Second semester and above at Kulliyyah level
• Student with excellent academic standing (CGPA 3.80 and above with 15 credit hours)
• Self-sponsored and loan recipient only

The University currently could not provide the Academic Excellence Award to the following:

• Students under critical programmes offered by the University i.e. executive programme and other programmes as determined by the University
• Student who is still under pre-sessional and bridging programme

SELECTION PROCESS
Normally the application for IIUM Academic Excellence Award will be opened beginning of every regular semester.

The Finance Division will make an announcement through the Student and Scholarship Unit notice board, Student Unit Facebook (www.facebook.com/studentunit.iium), IIUM Finance Website and notices to all Kulliyyahs.

Please take note that the offer of the IIUM Academic Excellence Award is subject to the availability of the funds.

BENEFIT
Exemption of Tuition Fee ONLY.

PROCESS OWNER
STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT (SSD), FINANCE DIVISION

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

IIUM Tuition Fee Reduction is a financial assistance given to poor, needy and deserving International Undergraduate students to reduce their tuition fees charged by the University.

Students who fulfil all the following criteria can apply:
• International student.
• Registered as a full-time Undergraduate student.
• Second-year student at Kulliyyah level and above.
• Do not receive any other scholarship.
• Student with a CGPA of 3.0 and above (with at least 15.0 credit hours) based on the University’s general academic workload policy.
• Poor student (needy) as identified by the University authority.
• Show commitment to paying the balance of the outstanding debt.

The University currently could not provide the Tuition Fee Reduction for the following:

• Students under critical programmes offered by the University i.e. related medical programmes, executive programmes and other programmes as determined by the University.
• student who is still under the pre-sessional and bridging programme.

SELECTION PROCESS
Normally the application for a tuition fee reduction will be opened beginning of every regular semester.

The Finance Division will make an announcement through the Student and Scholarship Unit notice board, Student Unit Facebook (www.facebook.com/studentunit.iium), IIUM Finance Website and notices to all Kulliyyahs.

Please take note that the offer of IIUM Tuition Fee Reduction is subject to the availability of the fund.

BENEFIT
• Tuition Fee Reduction B: 50% subsidized

PROCESS OWNER
STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT (SSD), FINANCE DIVISION

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

The Malaysian Tuition Fee Rate is financial assistance currently given to Palestinian students who are staying in Gaza or any conflict area in Palestine. This rate is given for ONLY ONE LEVEL (either Degree/Master or PhD) OF STUDY AT IIUM.

Students who fulfill all the following criteria can apply:
• Registered as a full-time Undergraduate and Postgraduate student from Palestine
• First-semester student at Kulliyyah level and above
• Do not receive any other scholarship
• Needy student.

The University currently could not provide the Malaysian Tuition Fee Rate for the following:
• Students under critical programmes offered by the University i.e executive programme and other programmes as determined by the University.
• Student who is still under pre-sessional and bridging programme
• Student who has already enjoyed receiving Malaysian tuition fee rate during their Undergraduate/postgraduate programme. This facility is only given ONCE to Palestinian student studying at IIUM.

SELECTION PROCESS
Normally the application for Malaysian tuition fees will be opened beginning of every regular semester.

The Finance Division will make an announcement through the Student and Scholarship Unit notice board, Student Unit Facebook (www.facebook.com/studentunit.iium), IIUM Finance Website and notices to all Kulliyyahs.

BENEFIT
The rate of tuition fee charged is the same as for Malaysian students studying at IIUM.

PROCESS OWNER
STUDENT AND SCHOLARSHIP DEPARTMENT (SSD), FINANCE DIVISION

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

The objective of the above scholarship is the initiative by IIUM to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies at IIUM.

Eligibility Criteria

PhD and Master
• Applicants must have publications (min. one) in a reputable academic journal
• Applicants with an IELTS of 6.00 or TOEFL 550 will be given priority
• Only 1 student shall be eligible from the same country every time
• Applicant must be offered by IIUM and active student
• Not eligible for the Executive programme
• Applicants’ results of previous studies should be excellent based on the result status of the country he/she came from (Master’s/UG result)

Undergraduate
• Applicants must be top students in their past academic results
• Applicants with an IELTS of 6.00 or TOEFL 550 will be given priority
• Only 1 student shall be eligible from the same country every time
• European students: Result must be 16 up to 20 points
• Other applicants must be achievers of more than 85 marks
• CGPA 3.60
• Applicant must be offered by IIUM and active student
• Not eligible for the Executive programme

SELECTION PROCESS
General Condition of Sheikh Humaid Scholarship

• Scholarship will be awarded for one year. If the recipient maintains the requirements, will be reviewed after 1 year, otherwise will be automatically revoked;
• Shall not change programme without prior approval from the office of the Dep. Rector (Academic and Internationalisation);
• PG recipient shall not reside in the Elite room without prior approval from the office of the Dep. Rector (Academic and Internationalisation);

• UG recipient shall not reside in PG/Elite room without prior approval from the office of the Dep. Rector (Academic and Internationalisation);
• Is not transferable for inter Kulliyyah programmes without prior approval from the office of the Dep. Rector (Academic and Internationalisation);

BENEFIT
Value of Scholarship
Each scholarship consists of:
• Air tickets from the recipient’s capital city to Malaysia
• An approved tuition fees
• Monthly maintenance allowance
• Annual grant for books
• Medical/health insurance
• Installation and termination grant
• Thesis allowance
• Visa

PROCESS OWNER
LIAISON OFFICE: OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

The objectives of financial assistance:
a) To help needy students who have graduated, but are not able to pay fees and thus not able to collect their certificates to start working in their home countries.
b) To assist active but needy students to unblock their accounts for registration after they have made their effort to pay their dues.

SELECTION PROCESS
a) The selection of the student will be based on family conditions and effort by the students.

b) The final decision will still be decided by the donors.

BENEFIT
a) The assistance consists of 50% IIIT and 50% IIUM. Max cap RM150,000.00
b) The amount should not be more than RM5,000.00

PROCESS OWNER
LIAISON OFFICE: OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
1. IIUM full-time registered undergraduate student
2. Minimum CGPA of 3.70 with a minimum of 15 credit hours
3. 2nd Semester student and above at Kulliyyah level
4. Priority will be given to a needy student
5. Open to students from:
a) Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT)
b) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS)
c) Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
d) Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS):
• Department of Communication
• Department of English Language and Literature
• Department of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh

SELECTION PROCESS
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. To be opened on yearly basis (Semester 2 / February)
2. Form can be downloaded at www.iium.edu.my/division/ief/downloadable-forms-4
3. Applicants will be called for the Interview session
4. Reports should be prepared by IEF and to be presented to the Committee in the meeting

BENEFIT
SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE
1. All fees (tuition, Recurrent And hostel)
2. Monthly Stipend Allowance (RM600.00 per month)
3. Book Allowance (RM 250.00 Per normal semester)
4. Laptop Allowance (RM 2,500.00 once)
5. Insurance (RM 400 per year – for International students only)

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
1. Malaysian IIUM full-time registered undergraduate student
2. Priority is given to a Dependent of the Armed Forces of Malaysia or a former member of the Armed Forces of Malaysia
3. Minimum CGPA of 3.60 with a minimum of 15 credit hours
4. 2nd Semester student and above at Kulliyyah level
5. Priority will be given to a needy student
6. Applicants are required to submit “Surat Pengakuan Pegawai ATM” or Kad Pengakuan Perkhidmatan
7. Open for all Kulliyyah

SELECTION PROCESS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. To be opened on yearly basis (Semester 2 / February).
2. Form can be downloaded at www.iium.edu.my/division/ief/downloadable-forms-4
3. Applicants will be called for The Interview session.
4. Reports should be prepared by IEF and to be presented to the committee in the meeting.

BENEFIT

SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE
1. All fees (tuition, recurrent and hostel)
2. Monthly stipend allowance (RM 450.00 per month)
3. Book Allowance (RM 250.00 Per normal semester)

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
1. Malaysian IIUM full-time registered undergraduate student
2. Minimum CGPA of 3.60 with a minimum of 15 credit hours
3. 2nd Semester student and above at Kulliyyah level
4. Priority will be given to a needy student
5. Open for all Kulliyyah

SELECTION PROCESS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. To be opened depending on the availability of the fund
2. Form can be downloaded at www.iium.edu.my/division/ief/downloadable-forms-4
3. Applicants will be called for the interview session
4. Reports should be prepared by IEF and to be presented to the committee in the meeting
5. The donor will do a direct selection of international recipients

BENEFIT

SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE
a) Local Student
1. All fees (tuition, recurrent and hostel)
2. Monthly Stipend allowance (RM 400.00 per month)
3. Book Allowance (RM 250.00 per normal semester)

b) International Student
1. All fees (Entrance, tuition, recurrent and hostel) *
2. Monthly Stipend allowance (RM 400.00 per month) *
3. Book Allowance (RM 250.00 per Normal semester) *

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. AISF is open to all International Students of IIUM.
2. Applicants must be needy, registered and full-time students of IIUM (not from the affiliated organizations).
3. Applicants are not sponsored by any organization during the period of the offer.
4. Applicants must obtain at least a 3.00 CGPA. However, the Committee might consider students below a CGPA of 3.00 on case to case basis.
5. Priority will be given to students from countries facing difficulties and Muslim minorities.
6. Priority also will be given to students in Revealed Knowledge, Human and Social Sciences.
7. All successful applicants must attend the programme organized by the IEF on a proactive basis.
8. All successful applicants must abide by the rules and regulations of the University and IEF both inside and outside the Campus.
9. IEF reserves the right to terminate the assistance without further notice if any of the above conditions have not been observed by the applicants
10. All documents submitted with the application form will be the property of IEF. Any attempt for the retrieval of the documents will not be entertained.
11. By submitting the application form and documents attached, the applicants consent and authorize IEF to collect, use, transfer, disclose and/or retain their information (including but not limited to personal data) in compliance with Personal Data Protection Act 2010 for the purposes stated in the form and marketing.

SELECTION PROCESS

GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Application will be open twice a year (Semester 1 and Semester 2). An announcement will be made through electronic media (student’s I-Maalum and IIUM Webmail), social media and posters.
2. Applicants will be called for the interview session.
3. Reports should be prepared by IEF and to be presented to the committee in the meeting

DOCUMENTS
1. Form can be downloaded at www.iium.edu.my/division/ief/downloadable-forms-4
2. One (1) passport-size photo
3. A copy of the Student’s Valid International Passport
4. A copy of the Student’s Matric Card
5. A copy of the Course Registration Slip (Current Semester)
6. Applicant’s account number and latest bank statement (BIMB/BMMB/AMBANK only)
7. Latest parents/spouse / Guardian income statement/declaration
8. Recommendation letter from related organization/institution/division or kulliyyah supervisor (for PhD and Master applicants only)

BENEFIT

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PACKAGE
1. Stipend Allowance (maximum of one academic year) as follows:

Undergraduate: RM 500.00 (per month)
Master: RM 700.00 (per month)
PhD: RM 1,000.00 (per month)

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
• Applications are open to all full-time registered students of IIUM (First (1st) year, first (1st) semester and Pre-sessional students are not encouraged to apply).
• Not applicable for students from the Executive Programme.
• Assistance will be on food and daily expenses only and strictly not for tuition fees payment
• Use capital letters to fill in the form and tick (/) or circle where appropriate.
• All applicants must attach a copy of the following documents together with the application form:
1. A copy of the student’s Identity Card (for Malaysian students only) or Valid International Passport and each travel page (for international students only).
2. A copy of the student’s Matric Card.
3. Applicants’ account number and latest bank statement (BMMB/BIMB/AMISLAMIC only). Kindly ensure your bank account is ACTIVE.

SELECTION PROCESS

GENERAL INFORMATION
The application is open throughout the year for Gombak, Kuantan and Pagoh Campus. The cut-off date for the application is every 15th of the month.

For Centre for Foundation Studies (CFS), the application is open twice a year as set by the sub-committee of the respective campuses.

BENEFIT

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE OFFERED*
1) Stipend Allowance (RM 350.00 per month)
2) Settlement of tuition fees – for graduating asnaf only
3) Medical expenses
4) Air ticket Assistance (covered 75% of the Total cost of the air ticket) – for graduating asnaf only
5) For asnaf Muallaf, the assistance covers all expenses (fees and Stipend allowance) for a maximum of 4 years for a UG student or a maximum of 2 years for Master’s student or a maximum of 3 years for PhD student

*subject to the terms and conditions

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY
1. Malaysian IIUM full-time registered undergraduate student
2. Priority will be given to needy students (Asnaf)
3. 2nd Semester student and above at Kulliyyah level
4. Open for all Kulliyyah

SELECTION PROCESS

# To be opened depending on the availability of the fund.
# Applicants will be called for the interview/briefing session.
# Reports should be prepared by IEF and to be presented to the TH Committee.

PROCESS OWNER
IIUM ENDOWMENT FUND (IEF)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Criteria:
(Only PG student who has completed one semester and in Normal Study period in the respective Kulliyyah is eligible to apply)

Ph D Students
– Status of student must be active
– Full time and not employed
– Very Good or Excellent Progress Report CGPA 3.50 or above
– New student may apply using their Master Study’s Results.
– Still in normal study period
– Must not be a recipient of any scholarship
– Recommended by respective Kulliyyah
– Published two (2) articles in referred journal

Bonus Mark

Bonus mark Additional merit:
1. Published one (1) article in indexed journal
2. Published two (2) articles in referred journal
 Priority will be given to:
– Students who never received any assistantship from IIUM.
– Needy student
– Active in programmes/events/ seminar and etc.

Master Students
– Status of student must be active
– Full time and not employed
– Very Good or Excellent Progress Report CGPA 3.50 or above.
– Still in normal study period
– Must not be a recipient of any scholarship
– Recommended by respective Kulliyyah

Additional merit:
-Published in indexed journal

Priority will be given to:
– Students who never received any assistantship from IIUM.
– Needy student
– Active in programmes/ events/ seminar and etc

BENEFIT
Package:
Maximum coverage two consecutive semesters
Ph.D. Student
Malaysia Student:
 Fee and Recurrent Fee:- RM 5,000.00 (Maximum per semester)

International Student:
 Fee and Recurrent Fee:- RM 7,000.00 (Maximum per semester)

PROCESS OWNER
CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPS)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Criteria:

i. The applicant must be of high leadership and Islamic attributes.
ii. The applicant must have received or been shortlisted for an award during his/her graduation. The type of awards is as follows:

Bachelor programme in IIUM:
– Royal Education Award
– Best Overall Student’s Award
– President’s Award
– Rector’s Award

Master programme in IIUM:
– Best Master Student of each Kulliyyah Award from other Public Universities:
Any award that relates to academic excellence for both at Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
– Evidence that the applicant excels in aptitude and personality tests. Continuous support from the package is subjected to good research progress to be evaluated every 2 semesters

BENEFIT

Package:
Maximum coverage, (Ph.D.: 6 normal semesters, master: 4 normal semesters)

Items that covered
 Tuition Fees
 Recurrent Fees
 Hostel Fees
 Allowance
 Entrance fee
 Evaluation Fee

PROCESS OWNER
CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPS)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Criteria:
– The applicant must be of high leadership and Islamic attributes
– The applicant must have secured a GRA position with a reasonable monthly stipend from government-based research grants that require the production of human talent.
– Graduate with a first class from either a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme
– Evidence that the supervisor has conducted a thorough assessment and selection of applications on both aptitude and personality
– Continuous support from the package is subjected to good research progress to be evaluated every 2 semesters.

BENEFIT

Package:
– To cover tuition fee (full or partial) for an initial 2 semesters for both Master’s and PhD.
– Local students shall be endowed with a 100% tuition scholarship
– International students shall be endowed with a 50% tuition scholarship

PROCESS OWNER
CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPS)

 The Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Putra Jamalullail is awarding Royal Scholarships to students pursuing PhD studies at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

REQUIREMENT ELIGIBILITY: 

• Malaysian students only.
• D students by Research Mode only.
• Open for new intake & current students

(Maximum: 1st-year students)

• Must not be a recipient of any scholarship
• Fulfil IIUM language requirement
• The research topic is highly recommended to be related to the development of the State of Perlis
• Priority of the scholarship will be given to “Anak Perlis”

Priority will be given to:

Area of Study: Islamic Studies, Islamic Banking and Finance, Arabic and English Language Studies, Islamic Tourism and Early Childhood Education.

PROCESS OWNER
CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES (CPS)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

Criteria:
i. Open to all full-time undergraduate student (status active) at least 2 years and above;
ii. Actively involved in community engagement activities;
i. Preferable registered B40 student;
ii. Minimum CGPA at least 2.7 and above;
iii. Hold any position in the registered clubs and societies;
iv. No disciplinary records;
v. Recommended by the Deputy Dean (Student Development and Community Engagement) at respective Kulliyyah / Director of Centre / Division / Institute / Office;
vi. Obtained recognition and achievement from the University;
vii. Participated at least 2 (two) national level programmes; and
viii. Obtained co-curricular total point at least 2700.

BENEFIT

The scholarship will cover:

i. Tuition fees
ii. Related fees
iii. Hostel fees (UG room)
iv. Book allowance (RM 250.00 per semester)
v. Monthly allowance per month)
vi. Medical insurance (once only)

PROCESS OWNER
CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICES (CENSERVE)

ELIGIBILITY AND CRITERIA

The purpose of the IIUM Scholarship and Financial Assistance (ALSAFA) Fund is to assist needy students of IIUM. The Fund is a generous contribution by the IIUM alumni and the general public for outstanding underprivileged youths to study at IIUM. It is open to Malaysian and non-Malaysian students from all Kulliyyahs.

BENEFIT

• As a full scholarship for outstanding underprivileged students by covering all fees for the duration of their studies.
OR
• As financial assistance where the students will get a partial allowance on a short-term basis.

PROCESS OWNER
ALUMNI RELATIONS DIVISION

PROCESS OWNER
Student Affairs and Development Division (STADD)