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. The application is open to all nationalities pursuing postgraduate studies (Doctoral) in the field of Shari'ah or Islamic finance at recognized institutions of higher learning in Malaysia.

Eligibility Criteria
 Obtained a Bachelor Degree in Shari’ah from recognised 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 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), 4.5 (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 programme;
Applicants should NOT be in receipt of any other scholarship award or financial assistance.
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