SPM results will be released very soon! Nervous yet? 😛
Well, if you’re in the midst of preparing your mind, soul and body to collect your result slip, let’s not forget that SPM is just another chapter in your life and it isn’t the end. So don’t stress it! Instead, start looking out for a good course and uni that you might want to further your studies at and focus on the future!
If this is you, here’s a list of scholarships for students who have recently completed their SPM, finished their pre-university programme or are undergoing university/college studies.
P.S: Do note that many scholarships have a short application period (usually from March to the beginning of April, so check their official websites for more details.
1. Yayasan Khazanah
Source: Facebook
Yayasan Khazanah offers two types of scholarships at selected local (Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme) and overseas (Khazanah Global Scholarship) universities. Do check your eligibility via the website.
*For foundation studies, candidates of Khazanah Global Scholarship have to undergo the A-levels programme at Kolej Yayasan UEM (KYUEM)
Programmes: Pre-university, Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD
Courses:
- Business: Finance, Accountancy, Law, International Business, Actuarial Sciences, etc
- Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc
- Life Sciences: Biotechnology, etc
- Medicine: Only for Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme at selected approved universities (UM, UKM, USM, UPM and UIAM)
- Other Disciplines/Courses: Non-traditional/niche-area subjects that are critical to national development
*Preference will be given to Accounting, Economics, Finance and Investments, Public Policy, and Political Science students
Institutions: Selected local and overseas universities in this list
Offers:
- Full academic fees
- Living expenses
- Accommodation
- Development and training support
Condition: Recipients are required to serve Khazanah Nasional or other approved organisations for a duration equal to the period of studies (minimum two years)
2. Shell Scholarship
Source: Bumi Gemilang
SPM leavers who want to pursue their tertiary education in engineering, geoscience or commerce can look into this Shell Scholarship.
Eligibility:
- Strong leadership skills and active participation in extracurricular activities
- Minimum 8As (A/A+) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) OR Excellent O-level grades at IGCSE (A*/A)
- Prior to application, ensure you are eligible to work in the country where the scholarship program is offered.
- Not exceeding 18 years of age
Programmes: A-levels (at Kolej Tuanku Jaafar) and undergraduate programmes (at prestigious local as well as overseas universities depending on performance)
Courses:
- Engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Petroleum, Electrical & Electronics
- Sciences: Geology, Geosciences, Geomatics, Geophysics
- Commercial: Human Resources, Business & Management
3. The Star Education Fund Scholarship Awards
Source: The Star
The Star offers scholarships to SPM, UEC and STPM leavers for selected Foundation, Diploma, and Degree programmes of specific private institutions. Students who have already enrolled at any university or college may apply as well.
Eligibility:
- Malaysians of not more than 25 years of age
- Excels in extra-curricular activities or active in sports
- Possesses reasonably good results in SPM, UEC, or STPM
Programmes: Pre-University, selected Diploma and Degree courses
Courses and institutions: Certain programmes from local private institutions in this list
Offer: Fully paid tuition fees and/or other incidental expenses by the participating colleges/institutions
4. Yayasan Tenaga Nasional
Source: Science Career
Yayasan Tenaga Nasional offers scholarships for programmes in both local and overseas universities. For SPM leavers, the foundation offers scholarships for overseas universities and Foundation programmes at Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN). Those who have finished their STPM can also look for their undergraduate scholarship. You can check the eligibility of the scholarship from the website.
Programmes: Foundation (UNITEN and overseas universities) and Undergraduate (UNITEN, overseas universities and local public universities)
Courses:
- Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Electrical Engineering (available for UNITEN, overseas universities and local public universities)
- Accounting
- Computer Science (UNITEN only)
- Business Studies (UNITEN only)
- Finance (Not available for local public universities)
- Data Science & Analytics
- Business Analytics (Only for overseas universities)
5. Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarship
Source: Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
Jeffrey Cheah offers various scholarships for people with different needs. But for SPM leavers with low household incomes, you can try the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarship.
Eligibility:
- 18 to 25-year-old Malaysians from residential care homes, community centres or poor and needy communities with a household income of less than RM24,000 per annum
- SPM/ O-Levels/ UEC/ STPM and other equivalent qualifications
- Meet the minimum requirements of the programme
Courses:
- Diploma in Events Management
- Diploma in Hotel Management
- ACCA
- CAT
- Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business (CFAB)
- Diploma in Accounting
- Diploma in Business Administration
- Diploma in Communication
- Diploma in Finance
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Offers:
- Fully paid tuition fees
- Accommodation at Sun-U Apartment Hostel
- Book purchases
- Monthly allowance
Do spread the word to people who will benefit from this scholarship scheme!
6. Sin Chew Daily Education Fund
Source: SEGi University
Sin Chew Daily Education Fund provides scholarships for SPM and pre-university leavers. They offer sponsors to people who applied for courses and institutions listed on their website as well.
Programmes: Foundation, selected Diploma and degree courses
Courses and institutions: Certain programmes from local private institutions in the list
Offer: Full sponsor of education programme
7. Nanyang Siang Pau Education Fund
Source: fsi.com.my
Based on their official website, they offer tuition fee waivers on selected courses by 21 participating colleges and universities. School leavers should check whether the programme(s) they are interested in is on the list.
Programmes: Selected Foundation, Diploma and Degree programmes
Courses and institutions: 21 participating local private colleges/universities in the list.
Offer: Full/ half/ partial fee waiver
8. Yayasan Sime Darby
Source: Facebook
Yayasan Sime Darby offers scholarships for pre-university programmes with overseas studies opportunities in China and UK. For the UK, candidates have to undergo Foundation studies for two years at Kolej Yayasan UEM before beginning their undergraduate studies in the UK.
Yayasan Sime Darby Pre-University Scholarship Programme (China)
Eligibility:
- Malaysians not more than 18 years of age
- Minimum 7As (A+ and A only) in SPM, with A+ for both Additional Mathematics and Mathematics
- Total monthly gross household income of RM10,000 and below
Programmes: foundation (two years at Beijing Language and Culture University in China) and undergraduate in China
Courses:
- Chinese Language (with Foundation studies in Economics)
- Chinese Language (with Foundation studies in Business Studies)
- Chinese Language (with Foundation studies in Finance)
- Chinese Language (with Foundation studies in Mechanical Engineering)
- Chinese Language (with Foundation studies in Electrical Engineering)
Institutions:
- Peking University
- Tsinghua University
- Shanghai Jiao Ton University
- Fudan University
- Nanjing University
- Zhejiang University
Offers:
- Tuition fees
- Board and lodging
- Computer allowance
- Shipping allowance
- Flight tickets for the beginning and end of studies
- Opportunity to undergo Scholars Development Programme and internships at Sime Darby Companies
Condition: Scholars are required to serve Sime Darby Companies for five to six years
Yayasan Sime Darby Pre-University Scholarship Programme (United Kingdom)
Eligibility:
- Malaysians of not more than 18 years of age
- Minimum 7As (A+ and A only) in SPM
- Total monthly gross household income of not more than RM10,000
Programmes: Foundation (two years at Kolej Yayasan UEM) and undergraduate in UK
Courses:
- Selected Business, Engineering, and Science related courses only
Institutions:
- Oxford University
- University of Cambridge
- University of College London
- Imperial College London
- London School of Economics
- King’s College London
- University of Warwick
- University of Manchester
- University of Bristol
- University of Edinburgh
Offers:
- Tuition fees
- Board and lodging
- Computer allowance
- Shipping allowance
- Flight tickets for the beginning and end of studies
- Opportunity to undergo Scholars Development Programme and internships at Sime Darby Companies
Condition: Scholars are required to serve Sime Darby Companies for five to six years
9. Bank Negara Malaysia
Source: Bank Negara Malaysia
Bank Negara Malaysia has three types of scholarship: Kijang (pre-university), Undergraduate, and Postgraduate Scholarships. Current undergraduate and postgraduate students can also apply for the scholarship. Offers and conditions are not mentioned.
Eligibility: Minimum 8As (A+ and A only) in SPM for Kijang Scholarship
Programme: Pre-University, Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Courses: Economics, Accounting, Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Law, and Computer Science
Institutions: Top universities as per the Bank’s list of approved universities (not stated)
Find out more about the offers and conditions via their website.
10. Yayasan TM
Source: Facebook
If your household income does not exceed RM20,000 per month and no sibling is a recipient of the Yayasan TM Scholarship, then you are eligible to apply provided you have fulfilled the academic and co-curriculum criteria.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 6As (Malay, English, History, Physics, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics) in SPM for science stream OR minimum 4As (Malay, English History, Mathematics) in SPN for non-science stream
- Age of not more than 21 years old
- Active in co-curricular activities
- Household income not exceeding RM20,000 per month
- No siblings under the YTM Scholarship
Programmes: Foundation and Degree
Courses:
- Information Technology: Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Mobile Computing, Software Engineering, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Communication and Networking
- Engineering: Telecommunication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering
- Management: Digital Marketing, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Law, Economics, Statistics, Accounting and Management with Multimedia
Institutions: Multimedia University (MMU) and selected public universities
Offers:
- Tuition fee
- Books and apparatus
- Stipend
- Computer allowance
- Practical allowance
11. Hong Leong Foundation
Source: Blogspot
The foundation offers non-bonding scholarships to Malaysian citizens who are going to study or already studying for their Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Undergraduate studies.
Eligibility:
- Malaysians aged between 17 and 25 years old who have sat for the SPM examinations
- Minimum 8As for SPM OR minimum CGPA of 3.5 in STPM/ Matriculation/ A-levels/ Foundation/ Diploma/ Degree
Programmes: Diploma and Undergraduate
Courses: Diploma, advanced diploma and undergraduate course in ANY full-time course/ field
Institutions: Recognised public and private universities and colleges in Malaysia
Offers:
- Undergraduate courses in public universities – RM8,500/= p.a.
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses in public & local private universities – RM6,000/= p.a.
- Undergraduate studies at local private universities – up to RM24,000/= p.a.
- Medicine/Dentistry in local private universities – up to RM32,000/= p.a.
*This is a non-bonding scholarship
12. Yayasan Bank Rakyat
Source: Yayasan Bank Rakyat
Yayasan Bank Rakyat offers Pembiayaan Pendidikan Boleh Ubah (PPBU) for needy students who plan to pursue or are pursuing their Diploma or even PhD in any local public or private higher learning institutions. Only those who have gained admission or are in the first year of their studies can apply.
Eligibility:
- Poor and underprivileged Malaysians
- Qualified to a full-time course at local public or private institutions recognised by the government
Programmes: Diploma, Bachelor Degree, Professional Studies, Masters, and PhD
Courses: All fields of study except medical and aviation (license) courses
*Priority is given in the order of Accounting, Banking, Business Management, Human Resources, Economy, Media Communication, Law, and Actuarial Science
Institutions: Recognized by the Public Services Department (JPA), Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), Malaysian Vocational Training Council (NVTC), and Government Agencies (Malaysia) as well as acknowledged by the Board of Trustees of Yayasan Bank Rakyat
Offers:
- Skill Certificate: Maximum of RM30,000 for two years
- Skill Diploma: Up to RM30,000 for three years
- Diploma: Maximum of RM7,500 annually (RM5,000 for UiTM & Politeknik)
- Degree: Maximum of RM9,500 annually (RM6,500 for UiTM & Politeknik)
- Professional: Up to RM28,500 for two years
- Masters: Maximum of RM12,000 annually
- Doctorate PhD: Up to RM55,800 for three years
Condition: Repayment based on CGPA
- 3.50-4.00: 0% repayment
- 3.00-3.49: 30% repayment
- 2.75-2.99: 50% repayment
- 2.50-2.74: 70% repayment
- <2.50: 100% repayment
13. George Kent Tertiary Education Scholarship
Source: George Kent
This scholarship covers tuition fees, living allowances, laptop and textbooks for students who intend to pursue a Diploma or Degree in selected Engineering and Accounting & Finance courses.
Eligibility:
- Minimum 5As for SPM OR minimum 2As+3Bs in STPM OR minimum CGPA 3.33 in Matriculation/ Diploma/ A-levels
- 21 years old and below
- Third and fourth-year university students must be 24 years old and below
- Household income not exceeding RM5,000 per month
- Healthy with no medical conditions
Programmes: Diploma and Degree
Courses:
Diploma:
- Industrial Electronics (Process Instrumentation & Control)
- Engineering Technology (Machine Tools Maintenance)
- Production Technology (Tool & Die Technology)
- Production Technology (CNC Precision Technology)
Degree:
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Accounting & Finance
Institutions: Any local universities
Offers:
- Tuition fees
- Living allowance
- Laptop
- Textbooks
Condition: Successful applicants are to be bonded with George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad for three years
Well, that’s it for this list but if you’re planning to further your studies and apply for any of these scholarships, make sure you take note of each programme’s application dates and deadlines!
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