Albukhary International University

The Albukhary Foundation Scholarship

Albukhary International University (AiU) is fully funded by the Albukhary Foundation and all students attending AIU shall be sponsored through the Scholarship described herein. The Foundation intends to make available ten (10) scholarships for each country to assist disadvantaged youths, mainly Muslim youths, to graduate with a degree from the Albukhary International University.
Instituted in 2003, the Foundation has so far offered the Scholarship to more than 400 students from some 50 countries many of whom are currently studying at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). This Scholarship is now available for students who can apply to begin their studies at AIU in July 2011, starting with the Foundation Studies Programme.

Purpose of the Scholarship

This Scholarship is intended to motivate youth from disadvantaged areas throughout the world that otherwise will not have the financial means to pursue tertiary education to become leaders and contributors in the 21st Century.

Value of the Scholarship Awards

The Scholarship awarded shall include the following:-

§  Tuition fees

§  Meals

§  Accommodation

§  Uniforms

§  Insurance and general hospitalisation

§  Monthly allowances (on a case-to-case basis)

Financial Responsibility of Scholarship Holder

As a measure of his/her commitment, the scholarship holder is expected to pay for the journey from his/her home country to Malaysia as well as the return journey after completion of the degree course. The fees for the passport and/or visa and other related costs are also to be borne by the scholarship holder. In exceptional circumstances, a portion of the travel expenses of scholars may be absorbed by the Albukhary Foundation.