Scholarship details

ACYLS is a merit-based scholarship program funded by the Chinese government, which will support ASEAN nationals, particularly young and promising leaders with working experience, to study for Master’s or doctoral degrees, undertake short-term (4-5 months) research programs, and participate in training courses in top Chinese universities.

It will provide a rare and unique opportunity for ASEAN professionals and future leaders to enrich their knowledge, broaden their horizon, develop work skills, and improve their competitiveness while enhancing their life experiences by living and related expenses such as: (i) tuition and other school fees, (ii) accommodation, (iii) round-trip international air fare, (iv) comprehensive medical insurance, and (v) stipends.Criteria

Applicant must meet all the below requirements

1. Citizen of an ASEAN Member State (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam);
2. In sound physical and mental health;
3. Proficient in English (i.e., must possess an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or a TOEFL score of at least 80 points);
4. Holder of an undergraduate degree and under the age of 45 if applying for a master’s degree;
5. Holder of a graduate/master’s degree and under the age of 45 if applying for a PhD degree;
6. Holder of at least an undergraduate degree if applying for the short-term research program;
7. Having at least one-year work experience within government agencies, public or private institutions, universities, think-tanks or similar social agencies, and preferably has experience in the following:
   • work related to foreign and international affairs, especially ASEAN and China-ASEAN affairs;
   • work or study in the PRC;
   • academic work on China or ASEAN-related affairs;
8. Not a concurrent awardee of a Chinese government scholarship;
9. Meets other admission requirements of the Chinese universities to which the applicant has applied.

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It will provide a rare and unique opportunity for ASEAN professionals and future leaders to enrich their knowledge, broaden their horizon, develop work skills, and improve their competitiveness while enhancing their life experiences by living and related expenses such as:

1. tuition and other school fees,
2. accommodation,
3. round-trip international air fare,
4. comprehensive medical insurance, and
5. stipends.

How to apply for KPT – ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship

Applicants must register online and submit their applications, including related documents, through http://www.csc.edu.cn/studyinchina or http://www.campuschina.org by clicking on “ Scholarship Application for Students.”

Hard copies of the application form and relevant documents should also be prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education by post at:

Bahagian Hubungan Antarabangsa

Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi

Aras 14, No. 2, Menara 2

Jalan P5/6, Presint 5

62200 W.P. Putrajaya

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