Dana KCM: Yayasan Sime Darby Scholarship - Undergraduate (Local) 2014

Sponsor : Yayasan Sime Darby
Fund Type : Scholarship
Target Recipient : Undergraduate Local
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Website: http://www.yayasansimedarby.com/
Contact No: +603-2711 0283

Yayasan Sime Darby Scholarship - Undergraduate (Local) 2014 Details

Yayasan Sime Darby invites qualified students who are in the first semester of their first year and students who will commence their undergraduate programme in September 2014 to apply for education sponsorship to pursue undergraduate studies at recognized Malaysian universities approved by YSD.

We are looking for well-rounded Malaysian candidates who have attained excellent academic achievement, demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and potential and who devote time to make an impact to the community through their extra-curricular activities.

Eligibility

Malaysian
Aged 25 years old or below
Total monthly gross household income of RM10,000
Active participation in extra-curricular activities, sporting event and community service
Strong leadership qualities through various leadership positions held in school and societies
Good communication skills'

Important note:

Students below are eligible to apply for the scholarship:

Completed their foundation/ matriculation/ diploma programme OR
Currently applying or has received an offer letter from local universities OR
Currently in 1st semester (diploma/degree) in local universities recognized by YSD

Minimum Academic Requirements

STPM (minimum 3A); or Pre-University/ Foundation/ Local Matriculation/ Diploma (minimum CGPA of at least 3.50); or 3A’s for A-Level programme. Previous academic achievements will be taken into consideration.

Field Of Studies

Scholarships will be offered to candidates who are inclined to pursue the following fields of study, subject to university’s admission offer:

Business related courses:

Accounting
Finance
Business Management
Economics
Estate Management
Building Management

Engineering and Technology related courses:

Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Information Technology (IT)

Sciences related courses:

Agriculture
Plantations Technology
Environmental Sciences

Note: Scholarships for courses other than mentioned above are not available.

Value of Scholarship

Full scholarship covers tuition fees, board and lodging, books allowance and computer allowance.
Recipients of scholarship will have the opportunity to undergo Scholars Development Programme and experience work exposure through internship within the Sime Darby Group of Companies.

Note: The scholarship will only cover expenses incurred after the award to recipients (i.e. upon execution of the scholarship agreement).

Service Bond Period

On completion of studies, scholars will be required to serve Sime Darby Group of Companies for 2 to 4 years, depending on the duration and value of the award.

Accepted Universities

The scholarship is open to applicants looking to study in the following academic institutions:

Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
Multimedia University (MMU)
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN)
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Monash University (Malaysia Campus)
Taylor's University

How to Apply Yayasan Sime Darby Scholarship - Undergraduate (Local) 2014 ?

Online application for 2014 intake available from 3 March - 28 March 2014.

Incomplete applications and applications with insufficient supporting documents will be rejected.

Applicants are required to submit their trial SPM transcript for this application. Students will have to fill up and pass the eligibility check to apply for the scholarship. Applicants who pass the eligibility check will immediately receive via e-mail the login details to submit the application form via YSD scholarship portal (YSMS). Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and the Online Application Guidelines before you proceed.