The institution has facilitated access to high-quality engineering and science education for women in the ASEAN area ever since it opened its doors in Malaysia. To increase access and close the gender gap in this sector, the university created this fellowship specifically for women who wish to work in science and engineering.

Eligibility for Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship at Heriot-Watt University:

• The applicant should be a Malaysian female.
• The applicant should enroll in any of the following undergraduate programs:
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Construction Project Management
  • Computing Science 
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying

Selection Criteria:

• Academic excellence
• Extra-curricular involvement
• Leadership skills
• Passion in STEM

Application Process:

• A one-minute video pitch describing your enthusiasm for STEM and how your work to date will influence your position as a leader in STEM fields ten years from now. (The video must be uploaded to YouTube as a shareable, private link).
• A written personal statement.

Value of the Scholarship:

• The successful applicants are awarded a tuition discount of up to 50% contingent upon the interview with the university staff.

Deadline for applying:

• April 2025, Foundation Programme - 28 March 2025
• July 2025, Foundation Programme - 12 June 2025
• September 2025, Undergraduate Programme - 31 July 2025
• September 2025, Foundation Programme - 24 July 2025
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