Scholarships for Malaysian Students (Biasiswa)

United World Colleges (UWC) Malaysian Scholarships 2009

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Scholarships to pursue studies in United World Colleges (UWC) for the academic year of 2009 - 2011 is open.

URL:

www.uwc.org

Eligibility:

Candidates must be Malaysian citizens aged between 16 to 18 years old. Candidates must be living and studying in Malaysia at the time of application. Limited number of places for the scholarships are available. Candidates must have taken their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) last year or alternatively will be sitting for their International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) this year. Students with at least six distinctions in SPM or 50 per cent A or A* in IGCSE, as well as good co-curriculum records, can apply.

Application Details:

Download the application forms from the Malaysia UWC official website www.uwc-my.org, write to The Secretariat UWC National Committee — Malaysia c/o Dilog Resources Sdn Bhd, 338 Level 3, Block A Kelana Centre Point, Jalan SS7/19 Kelana Jaya 47301 Petaling Jaya, call 03-7880-5455/66 or email selection.my@nc.uwc.net

Other Details:

Selection process includes written application and interviews. Other elements may include a piece of written work, group discussions and teamwork exercises.

For details on UWC worldwide, visit their website at www.uwc.org

Petronas Education Scholarship Programs

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URL:
http://esu-spmtrial.petronas.com.my/

Level:
Degree Programs

Programs:

1. PETRONAS Education Scholarship Overseas Programs

Petronas Education Scholarship Overseas programmes are mainly for those pursuing Engineering, Applied Science, Business Management and Economics. Under the programme, scholars will pursue their pre-university programmes (A-Levels / International Baccalaureate / Australian Foundation / New Zealand Foundation) in Malaysia and must excel prior to pursuing undergraduate studies overseas.

2. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) Program

The UTP programme is for those wishing to pursue degree courses in engineering and technology at one of the most prestigious universities in Malaysia. Admission is based on excellent SPM qualifications. Under this programme, students are required to follow and pass the Foundation Programme (1 year) at UTP before proceeding with a Bachelor Programme

Location:
Local (UTP) and Foreign Universities

Field of Study:
Engineering, Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical,Electrical,Electrical & Electronics, Civil, Environmental,Geology,Geophysics, Medicine, Applied Science, Accounts & Finance, Business Administration, Business Management and Economics.

Eligibility:
PETRONAS Education Scholarship are available to those with excellent results in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination for undergraduate courses in Malaysia and overseas.
Academic Requirements:

Overseas Technical Programs

(Engineering, Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical,Electrical,Electrical & Electronics, Civil, Environmental,Geology,Geophysics, Medicine)

Credit in BM, at least Grade 2A in English, Modern Math, Add Math, Physics/ Chemistry/ any other Engineering related subjects. Total unit for the above 5 subjects to be not more than 10.

Overseas Non Technical Programs

(Accounts & Finance, Business Administration, Economics)

Credit in BM, at least Grade 2A in English, Modern Math, Prinsip Akaun/ Perdagangan/ Economics/any other relevent subjects. Total unit for the above 5 subjects to be not more than 10.

University Teknologi Petronas

(Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Information Technology, Information System)

Credit in BM, at least Grade 3B in English, Modern Math, Add Math, Physics/ Chemistry/ any other Engineering related subjects. Total unit of the above 5 subjects to be not more than 12 (Engineering) or 15 (IT/IS)

Other Details:

PETRONAS, through its Education Sponsorship Unit (ESU) is one of the pioneering providers of sponsorship for higher education. It was set up to complement the nation's effort in developing its technical and professional manpower in its pursuit of economic development, in line with its role as a good corporate citizen.Thus, every year, PETRONAS never fail to offers sponsorships to deserving students.

Application Details:

Application for PETRONAS Education Scholarship Programs , University Teknologi Petronas will be announced online. Fill Online application at PETRONAS Education Scholarship Programs University Teknologi Petronas 2008 academic session.

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships by the Government of the Republic of Korea

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URL:
http://mys.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/mys/main/index.jsp

Level:
Undergraduate Course and Graduate Course

Field of Study:
One-year korean language course and Four-year degree program in Korea.

Eligibility:

* The applicants must be under 25 years old who have finished or are scheduled to finish a total of 12 years formal education as of 1 March 2009.
* Applicants should possess a good command of English and be willing to promote amicable relations between Malaysia and the Republic of Korea.

Benefits of Scholarship:

* Five-year study programme in Korea comprising one year of Korean Language course and four years of undergraduate course.
* Roundtrip airfare
* Monthly allowances (about RM2500)
* Settlement allowances
* Language training expenses
* Medical Insurance
* Full tuition fees coverage.

Closing Date:
The due date for the application is 5 February 2009. To obtain further information and an application form, please refer to the attached guideline.

Other Details:

The Government of the Republic of Korea is offering scholarship for at least six Malaysian students in order to support their undergraduate studies in Korea.

The scholarship serves to promote education exchanges and friendship between Malaysia and Korea. Last year, the Korean government awarded scholarship to seven Malaysians for undergraduate degree course and forty two for graduate degree course.

The Korean Government scholarship for graduate studies will be announced in the next February 2009.

IB Diploma Programme Scholarship by SJI International (Singapore)

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URL:
www.sji-international.com.sg

Level:
IB Diploma Programme

Eligibility:

We are looking for outstanding students who are completing their level examinations this year, who have excellent quality of mind, active participation in non-academic activities, positive personal qualities and strong communication abilities. Scholarships providing 100% funding of school fees are also available for students from families with total annual family incomes of under $50,000 will be considered.

Scholarship Benefits:

* The scholarship funds 75% of the school fees.
* Scholarships providing 100% funding of school fees are also available. Students from families with total annual family incomes of under $50,000 will be considered.

Application Details:

Visit for the scholarship application form, and information on the school and its IB Diploma Programme. Queries on the scholarship can be directed to the Admissions Officer, Ms Vivien Chua, at vivien.chua@sji-international.com.sg

Other Details:

Built upon the foundations of one of Singapore's most established schools, St Joseph's Institution (SJI) International is fast developing a reputation for its high quality of education, vibrant school life, and a strong family-like culture.

The school is now offering scholarships for the study of the IB Diploma Programme in 2009-2010. The aim is to enable outstanding students who will enrich the school community to benefit from its education regardless of financial means.

Basic Interview Questions that you DIE DIE must know!

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these are a list of interview questions that you must be prepared with before going for the interview.

	What are your greatest strengths?
	What are your career goals?
	Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
	Tell me about a personal achievement that makes you proud.
	Tell me about a mistake that you made and what you learned from it.
	Who has influenced your life and why?
	Why would you be an excellent recipient of ___ scholarship?

These are the basics. Know these answers cold.

Next, think specifically about the scholarship award that you are seeking. Be sure you are very well informed about the organization.

	What is the mission of the organization offering the award?
	Who have they given the award to in the past and why?
	Who are the judges?
	What is it about your application that made you a finalist?

and the list is non-exhaustive. Try to be creative and get yourself prepared with more questions. It is definitely better to be prepared than betting yourself on impromptu interviews.

For the full article on basic interview questions, visit HERE.

10 Quickies to Prepare Yourself for a Scholarship Interview!

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Everyone's nervous about an interview, and even more if it is a scholarship interview which could very much determine the direction of your life. To help you, we have listed 10 general quick tips to help you prepare a scholarship interview!

1. Know Where You’re Going!

Use MapQuest or call for directions at least ONE DAY IN ADVANCE. The last thing you want to be doing is driving in circles looking for a place you can’t find. This will invariably make you late. And being late is never acceptable.

2. Be on Time!

Better yet, be early (by at least fifteen minutes). This has two advantages: One, you will impress your interviewer; and two, you will allow yourself time to settle in to a new environment.

3. Don’t Be a Mouse!

Make eye contact with your interviewer, shake their hand (firmly!) when you introduce yourself, SMILE. Studies show that if you portray that you are the right person for the job/position/scholarship you are more likely to land it, and the more personable you are, the more the interviewer will respond to you. Believe in yourself! And then make the interviewer believe in you.

4. Manners, Manners, Manners!

No scratching, chewing gum, cracking knuckles, or smoking. If you do smoke, do NOT smoke right before the interview (as many people associate smoking with lax personal morals). Sit up straight. Use “Ma’am” or “Sir” when addressing the interviewer. Say please and thank you. You know the deal.

5. Dress Nicely!

If you’re a girl, wear a skirt. If you’re a guy, wear a button down and slacks. No jeans. No shorts. No tennis shoes. The key here is to make it look as though you actually put in some thought into your appearance because that shows the interviewer that you are taking this opportunity (and their money) seriously.

6. Do Your Homework!

If the Fraternal Order of Police is sponsoring your scholarship, take a few minutes and read their mission statement on their website. The same goes for all other organizations. If you are going to be given a scholarship with the expectation that you will be contributing a tradition, it is a good idea to know exactly what that tradition is. Interviewers appreciate a little investment in their organization by applicants.

7. Be Honest!

This means that if you don’t know the answer to a question, say you don’t know. Do not try to “snow” your interviewer or make something up. You never know the background of who is interviewing you, and the last thing you want to do is inadvertently offend or make yourself look dumb by trying to pretend you know something you don’t.

8. Focus on the Positive

You really hated your high school? Fine, most of us did. But the last thing an interviewer wants is to listen to you rant about it. Instead, find one good thing about your school to talk about. Just one. And then elaborate. The same is true for life experiences. Find that silver lining and then tell it to your interviewer.

9. Know your application!

Read over your scholarship application once or twice before you go to your interview so that you remember what you wrote when you are asked about your responses during your interview (which you inevitably will be).

10. Smile!

But don't ever over do it. Be sincere and genuine. Over-doing it will just have your application form being thrown into the dustbin the moment you step out of the room.

To read up more about these tips, visit the full article HERE!

Bank Negara Scholarship

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URL:
http://www.bnm.gov.my/

Level:
1. Pre-University Scholarship Scheme

(A-LEVEL, AMERICAN FOUNDATION PROGRAM, AUSTRALIAN MATRICULATION)

2. First Degree (Honours)

(LOCAL AND FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES)

3. Post Graduate Studies

(MASTERS DEGREE AND PH.D)

Field of Study:

Economics / Financial Engineering / Accounting / Actuarial Science / Banking and Finance/Corporate Finance/Islamic Banking and Economics/ Law / Syariah Law / Information Technology / Mathematics / Engineering

Closing Dates:

Pre-University: 7 Days after the SPM Results Are Announced
First Degree: 11 April 2008 (To be updated)
Post Graduate: 30 April 2008 (To be updated)

For more details, please visit Bank Negara website from the URL listed above.

Bank Negara Scholarship - Pre-University Scholarship Scheme

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URL:
http://www.bnm.gov.my/

Pre-University Scholarship Scheme

Open to eligible candidates to pursue Pre-University studies at local colleges. Sponsorship to pursue Bachelor Degree (Honours) in foreign universities will be extended subject to meeting the approved criteria.

Field of Study:

Minimum Requirements:

* Passed the 2007 SPM examination with at least 8 1A’s
* Not exceeding 19 years old of age on 1 July 2008

Additional Requirements:

* Good command of the English language, both written and oral
* Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
* Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports

Sponsorship to pursue Bachelor Degree (Honours) at foreign universities will be extended subject to meeting the approved criteria. For more information about scholarships for Bachelor Degree (Honours) please visit link HERE.

Bank Negara Scholarship - First Degree (Honours)

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URL:
http://www.bnm.gov.my/

First Degree (Honours)

Open to eligible candidates who have been offered a place to pursue Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in local and foreign universities and students who are currently pursuing Bachelor's Degree in local or foreign universities are also eligible to apply.

Location:
Local and Foreign Universities

Field of Study:

Minimum Requirements:

Fulfilling at least one of the following criteria:

* STPM / A-Level - at least 2 A and 1 B; or
* Diploma / Matriculation - Cumulative Grade Point Aggregate (CGPA) of at least 3.50; or
* Australian Matriculation - TER of at least 85% ; or
* For candidates currently pursuing First Degree - Current CGPA of at least 3.50.
* Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
* Not exceeding 25 years of age on 1 July 2008
* Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue a First Degree in 2008 at recognised local or foreign universities

Additional Requirements:

* Good command of the English language, both written and oral
* Flexible, versatile and posses high teamwork capabilities
* Excelled in both extra-curricular activities and sports

Students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Honours) at recognised foreign universities are also eligible to apply - Scholarship Scheme for Post Graduate Studies (Masters Degree and Ph.D). For more details please visit link HERE.

Bank Negara Scholarship - Post Graduate Studies (Masters Degree and Ph.D)

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URL:
http://www.bnm.gov.my/

Post Graduate Studies (Masters Degree and Ph.D)

Open to Bachelor's Degree (Honours) holders from local or foreign universities and post graduate students who are currently pursuing Master's Degree and Doctorate (Ph.D) in local or foreign universities are also eligible to apply.

Location:
Local and Foreign Universities

Field of Study:

Minimum Requirements:

* Obtained a First Class (Honours) Bachelor / Master’s Degree or equivalent from recognised local and foreign universities
* Will pursue courses that will add value to the roles and functions of Bank Negara Malaysia
* Not exceeding 30 years old for Master and 35 years old for PhD.
* Passed SPM with credits in Bahasa Melayu and English subjects
* Have confirmed or will be offered a place to pursue Master’s / Doctorate Degree in 2008 at recognised local or foreign universities

Application Details:

Those who fulfilled the minimum requirements are required to send a written application to Scholarship Section, Bank Negara Malaysia along with these documents:

* Curriculum Vitae / Resume
* Certified copy of Bachelor Degree’s / Master’s Degree’s results
* Letter of recommendation from previous or current university
* One (1) page of Abstract / Executive Summary of your proposed research

Post graduate students who are currently pursuing Master’s Degree or Doctorate Degree (PhD) at recognised local or foreign universities are also eligible to apply.

Asean Scholarship by MOE Singapore

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URL:
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/asean/malaysia/

Education Location:
Singapore

Bond:
Depending on the level of scholarship.

Level:
Secondary 1, Secondary 3, Pre-University (A Levels)

Application Period:
Varies for different level.

Eligibility:
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:

Nationals of Malaysia
Between 16 to 19 years old (as of January 2009)
Currently in Form 5 (or equivalent) or have taken the 2007 SPM/GCE ‘O’ Level Examination
Have done consistently well in their school examinations
Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in extra-curricular activities would be an advantage

Important Dates:
Any dates given below is tentative and may be subjected to changes without prior notice.

Activity	Date
Application Period	Till 15th April 2008
Selection Test	Mid June
Selection Interview	Mid August
Award of Scholarship	Mid September
Arrival of Scholar in Singapore	Mid December

Test and Interview Locations:
The selection tests and interview will be conducted in the following cities.

Kuala Lumpur
Kuching
Penang
Singapore

Terms and Conditions:

Allowance of S$2,400 per annum with hostel accommodation
Settling-in allowance of S$500 (once only)
Economy class air passage (for East Malaysians) or S$50 transport allowance (for West Malaysians) to Singapore and back to home country upon completion of scholarship term
Waiver of school fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
Waiver of GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level (or equivalent) examination fees (once only, if applicable)
Subsidised medical benefits and accident insurance cover
Bridging course (if applicable, in Singapore before start of course)
There is no bond attached to the scholarship

Want to be notified when the application is open?
Visit https://moe.wufoo.com/forms/notification-for-scholarship-registrations/ and fill up the notification form.

Want to know more about the Life as an Asean Scholar in Singapore?
Visit http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/scholarships/life/ for more information about the life as a scholar in Singapore.