The ISRA Global Scholarship Award is part of the Fund for Shari’ah Scholars in Islamic Finance, which was established to enhance knowledge and research, strengthen talents, and encourage intellectual discourse in the field of Shari’ah in Islamic Finance. The Fund represents Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) commitment towards strengthening the development of the Islamic finance industry. Type: Master’s, Doctoral Field: Finance

Value of Award: 

Academic tuition fees – excluding registration or entrance fee, refundable deposit, personal bond and accommodation;Subsistence allowance;Book allowanceEquipment allowanceConference allowanceThesis/end of study allowance

Eligible Countries: All To Be Taken At (Country): Malaysia

Eligibility: 

Obtained a Bachelor Degree in Shari’ah from recognized 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 program;Applicants should NOT be in receipt of any other scholarship award or financial assistance.

How to Apply: 

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 Application Deadline: 15th January Visit the Program Webpage for Details