1. The scholarship is open to all students enrolled in a postgraduate research programme at UNIMAS.
2. Applicants must be registered as full-time students in either a Master’s or PhD programme.
3. Applicants for the Master’s programme must have a strong academic record with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 in their Bachelor's degree.
4. Applicants for the PhD programme must have a good academic standing in their Master’s degree.

1. The application period for the Zamalah Scholarship will be announced by CGS via the CGS website. Applications can be submitted at: https://zamalahapplication.aa.unimas.my
2. Each student may apply only once during their entire study period.
3. Applications must be submitted within the first year of enrolment.
4. Applicants who have already attended an interview, regardless of the outcome, are not eligible to appeal or reapply.
5. All decisions made by the expert panel are final and not subject to appeal.

• Two (2) years for Master’s degree programmes, and
• Three (3) years for PhD programmes.

1. A formal offer letter will be issued following Senate approval of the successful applicant.
2. Payment procedures will commence upon submission of the completed scholarship agreement and guarantor forms by the student.
3. Students who have paid their fees at the beginning of the semester may claim reimbursement from CGS by submitting a memo with the original receipt. Reimbursement is subject to the type and duration of support.
4. Annual renewal of the scholarship is contingent on satisfactory academic and research performance, as reported by the Supervisor/Supervisory Panel and endorsed by the Faculty Graduate Committee (FGC).
5. Scholarship payments will be suspended for students who have been approved for a postponement of studies.

1. ⁠The scholarship may be terminated at any time if the recipient fails to meet research expectations, violates university regulations, or is found guilty of academic misconduct. In such cases, the student must repay the full amount disbursed.
2. All recipients must sign a formal agreement with UNIMAS, acknowledging compliance with the scholarship regulations.
3. Students receiving other forms of financial assistance (e.g. GRA, partial scholarships) are not eligible to apply for the Zamalah Scholarship.

1. Master’s students who convert to a PhD programme will be granted scholarship support at the PhD level without the need for a new interview.
2. Upon successful conversion, recipients will receive a Full Scholarship for the remainder of their PhD programme.
3. The new scholarship duration will be up to three (3) years or the remaining study period, whichever is shorter.
4. A new agreement must be signed for the PhD-level scholarship.

1. Recipients must complete their studies within the stipulated time and perform their duties responsibly.
2. When requested, recipients must assist their Faculty/Institute by serving as:
   • Laboratory Assistants or Demonstrators for practical classes, or
   • Teaching Assistants for tutorials.
   • Time commitment:

• 10 hours/week for ZSU (Full) recipients,
• 7 hours/week for ESSU recipients,
• 3 hours/week for Partial-Fees Scholarship recipients.
  • Recipients must notify their research supervisor regarding these duties.

3. International recipients:
   • PhD students must serve as Teaching Assistants.
   • Master’s students must serve as Lab Demonstrators.
   • Maximum of 6 hours per week.
   • Duties are assigned at the discretion of the Faculty/Institute.
4. Faculties/Institutes may provide additional compensation for work exceeding the stipulated hours, subject to budget availability.

UNIMAS reserves the right to amend these guidelines at any time without prior notice.