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Internships and Studies in Malaysia

A Guide to Internships and Studies in Malaysia is a useful handbook for students to consider undertaking an internship and/or study experience in Malaysia.

This publication is one of the outcomes of the Internships Roundtable held by Australian Education International (AEI) Malaysia in May 2008. AEI Malaysia is committed to raising the profile of Malaysia as a destination for internships and study experience opportunities for Australian students and to add value to the Australian qualification by facilitating internship opportunities for Malaysian students studying in Australia.

For an electronic copy of the guide with further information on participating businesses and universities, scholarship offerings and internship options, please click here.

Scholarships Programme

• Endeavour Awards
  The Endeavour Awards offer educational and professional development awards to citizens of the Asia-Pacific region. These opportunities support growth in our region and build enduring links at the individual, institutional and country levels.
  
  Malaysians are eligible to apply for the Endeavour Awards, an internationally competitive, merit-based program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific region to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. Read more about the Endeavour Awards here (pdf format)  (word format) 
  
  The Endeavour Executive Awards provide you with a unique opportunity to take the next step in your career. Valued at up to A$20,000, this Award provides you with the flexibility to design a program that advances both your professional and personal goals. In consultation with your host organisation, the one to four month program may include activities such as a work placement, attendance at a conference, participation in a short course, or peer-to-peer learning. Read more here (pdf format)  (word format) 
  
  The Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Awards provide you with a unique opportunity to take the next step in your study or career. Valued at up to A$119, 500, this Award enables you to study a vocational course at the Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree level in any field of study in Australia. Read more here (pdf format) (word format)

For a guide to applying for the Endeavour Vocational Education and Training Awards please click here (pdf format) (word format)
 

• Other Scholarships
  For other available scholarships offered by universities and other institutions, please utilise the scholarship database search mechanism at the Study in Australia website.

• MACC Scholarships 
  The MACC Scholarships, which provide Malaysian and Australian students the opportunity to experience diverse cultures and new lifestyle through sponsored education. Please click here for more information on undergraduate scholarships. 
   

Events and Publications

• e-newsletter
  AEI Malaysia publishes a yearly e-newsletter to keep you updated with our activities and events. 

2010 Newsletter
 

NEWS RELEASES: 2008

Australia-Malaysia Sister-Schools Pilot Project
News release.

14 November 2008: The Australian High Commissioner, HE Ms Penny Williams, farewelled six Malaysian secondary school teachers as they embarked on a two-week familiarisation trip to Australia to begin the Australia-Malaysia Sister Schools Pilot Project.

Endeavours of Excellence: 50 Years of Australian Scholarships
celebrates achievements of Malaysian scholars.  News release.

12 August 2008: A publication celebrating the successes of Malaysians who
have studied in Australia – Endeavours of Excellence: 50 Years of Australian
Scholarships – was launched by the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia,
Her Excellency Ms Penny Williams, at her residence in Kuala Lumpur.

The book, which outlines the experiences of Malaysian scholars during their
time in Australia as well as the contributions they have made towards
developing Malaysia, is really a walk down memory lane complete with
personal photographs and narratives.

Local Information

Student Enquiry Services

Student enquiry services will be available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
between 9am - 12pm.

Contact details for enquiries
Tel: 03 2782 5628
Email: kualalumpur@studyinaustralia.gov.au

List of Education Agents

Agents Klang 

Agents East

 Alumni
Australian alumni relations date back to the early days of Colombo Plan, where many Malaysian students studied in Australia from the 1950s to the 1980s. To date, some 250,000 Malaysians have graduated from Australian institutions and the education relationship between Australia and Malaysia is a healthy and fruitful one.

The contact at the Australian High Commission for all Australian alumni matters is Ms Amy Gonsalviz.