The Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment

Organisation Type	Government Agencies
Fund Type	Scholarship
Sponsored By	Merdeka Award Secretariat
	Merdeka Award Secretariat Level 67, Tower 1 Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +603-2331 0952 Email: info@merdekaaward.my
Detailed description	The Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment, announced in conjunction with the 2011 Merdeka Award Presentation Ceremony by Prime Minister YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak, is designed to make it possible for qualified and deserving Malaysians, between the ages 22-35 to engage in short-term collaborative projects/programmes of up to three months, at an internationally-recognised host institution in select disciplines such as education, arts, sports, community and social work, environment, health, science and technology. The attachment aims to help the recipient build on his or her expertise by undergoing a learning experience in an institution or organisation of international repute, and improving the Recipient's body of work and achievements. The aim of the Grant is to promote thought leadership and innovation, foster a culture of excellence and encourage a world-view. Application for the Grant is only available online at: www.merdekaaward.my Application closes 30th June 2012. For further information on the Grant please contact: Merdeka Award Secretariat Level 67, Tower 1 Petronas Twin Towers Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50088 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +603-2331 0952 Email: info@merdekaaward.my
Deadline	30th June 2012
Study Local or Abroad?	local