SCHOLARSHIP

The NST - MAPCU Scholarship 2007

The New Straits Times (NST) and Malaysian Association of Private Colleges & Universities (MAPCU) Scholarship Programme is a prestigious and comprehensive yearly plan offered to students of private colleges & universities in Malaysia. It is aimed at financially deserving students with satisfactory academic record, providing them the opportunity of quality private education.

In line with our government’s policy of establishing a caring society amongst Malaysians, MAPCU, through its participating member institutions, has made available approximately RM 1.74 million for the NST-MAPCU Scholarship 2007. A total of 50 scholarships have been offered by 8 participating institutions.

The objectives of the NST-MAPCU Scholarship are :

• To provide educational opportunities to academically deserving and needy students.
• To contribute to the success of the MSC through skills development.
• To produce graduates from local institutions of higher learning who have the potential to become leaders in the country, community, industry or professions.

Details of Scholarship

Scholarship Features

• The value of each scholarship shall be RM7,000 or more by way of waiver of tuition fee.
• All courses must be undertaken and completed in Malaysia.
• The scholarships are for different types of courses in terms of disciplines and levels.
• Scholarships available are for the following levels of study :
  • Degree courses
  • Diploma and Higher Diploma courses
• The duration of courses range from 1 to 4 years
• Students are allowed to apply to more than one institution but only one scholarship offer will be made.
• The scholarship programme will be for intakes in 2007, subjected to availability
• Applicants may apply to participating institutions based on their forecast result. However the award of scholarship shall only be made on receipt of the detail results.
  
  

Criteria

To be eligible for the scholarship programme, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens.
• Applicants must possess good academic results in SPM/‘O’ Level, UEC and/or STPM/‘A’ Level examinations or equivalent.
• Applicants must qualify to gain admission to the participating institution for the relevant course.
• Applicants must be active in sports and/or co-curricular activities.
• Applicants must possess leadership qualities and be self motivated.
• Applicants must be financially deserving.
• Applicants must not already be in receipt of any scholarships, financial aid or award from other educational institutions or organizations.
• Applicants must abide by the terms and conditions of the NST-MAPCU Scholarship Programme.
• Applicants must abide by all other terms and conditions of the awarding institution, including any bond required.

Terms & Conditions

• The scholarship shall be in the form of full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the course in Malaysia.
• The scholarship is for students to pursue courses at the participating institution.
• The scholarship shall be for the duration of the course and maybe between one to four years. Students already enrolled at participating institutions may also apply. Such students' scholarship shall be for the remaining part of their course.
  
• The NST-MAPCU Scholarship holder shall not receive any scholarship offered by other educational institutions or organisations.
  
• On all matters pertaining to NST-MAPCU Scholarship, the decision(s) of NST-MAPCU Scholarship Awarding Committee (and relevant participating institution, as appropriate) shall be final and binding.
• Applicants may apply for scholarships to a maximum of two institutions, but are entitled to only one scholarship.Scholarship recipients are also subject to other terms and conditions as may be decided by the participating institutions.
• Terms and conditions of the NST-MAPCU Scholarship may be modified and amended from time to time as deemed appropriate by the NST-MAPCU Scholarship Awarding Committee.
• Scholarship holders must pass all examinations and maintain good academic standing; participate in the institution's sports, co-curricular and other activities in order to maintain their scholarship status in the participating institution.
• The NST-MAPCU Scholarship Awarding Committee and participating institutions reserve the right to review scholarships awarded on a yearly basis. In exceptional cases scholarships may be withdrawn at anytime in the event of gross misconduct or failure to meet the required academic grades.
• The information, especially relating to courses and programmes, in this and other relevant documents are correct at the time of publication. Applicants should enquire from participating institutions for any updated information.
• In the event the student withdraws from the course in Malaysia before completion, them participating institution may require the student to reimburse the full tuition fees waived.
• Successful applicants shall sign the offer letter for the scholarship and/or acceptance form.
  
• Applicants shall not at anytime during the course, hold any other scholarships, awards etc except with the express written consent from the participating institutions.
  
• Applicants should be or are deemed to be aware of the details of the course(s) applied for and also the terms and conditions of the scholarship and all rules and regulations governing the said course(s).

Bond

• The participating institution has the right to bond scholarship recipients upon successful completion of their studies. This is optional to the Institution. Should the institution wish to bond the successful candidate, this shall be made known to, and agreed by, the candidate prior to the commencement of the course. The bond period shall be reasonable in relation to the value of the scholarship.
• A copy of the bond agreement should be sent to the NST-MAPCU Awarding Committee for endorsement.

How To Apply?

To obtain an application form, submit a stamped (40 cents) self-addressed envelope (25cm x 30cm) to:
 

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Applicants should contact the appropriate Participating Institutions for course information and their specific MAPCU scholarship details.

All application forms must be sent DIRECT to the institution offering the scholarships.

Your completed application form with the relevant supporting documents must reach the Institution of your choice. We wish you the best in your educational pursuit. Only short-listed applicants will be called for interview.

ENQUIRIES

• Enquiries on specific institution’s scholarships, please contact the institutions directly (details attached).

• General enquiries, please email to nst-mapcu@monash.edu.my

Participating Colleges

• Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI)

• INTI International University College, Nilai

• KBU International College

• KDU College, Petaling Jaya Campus

• Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure University College (KLIUC) 

• Nilai International College

• Stamford College, Petaling Jaya

• Sunway University College