Malaysia Scholarship 2008-2009

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 2.40 million for the NST-MAPCU Scholarship. A total of 113 scholarships have been offered by 15 participating institutions.

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