Scholarships are important and useful for those who are looking to further their studies. The Malaysia SPM results are out, and scholarship application seasons are open again for students to apply. Here is a list of scholarships for IGCSE and SPM holders in Malaysia.
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List of Scholarships for IGCSE and SPM holders in Malaysia
The list is not in any particular order.
1 – Khaznah Global and Watan Scholarship
Application period: 10 to 30 June 2022
Eligible Candidates: SPM and IGCSE holders
Link to application: Khaznah Global Scholarship, Khaznah Watan Scholarship
There are two categories of scholarship Khaznah is offering to SPM and IGCSE students, and they are global and local. The global scholarship is for students who are applying for overseas universities whereas the local scholarship is for students who have the intention to stay in Malaysia to continue their tertiary education.
2 – Yayasan UEM Scholarship
Application period: 16 to 26 June 2022
Eligible candidates: SPM holders
Link to application: Yayasan UEM Scholarship Programmes
This scholarship is offered to SPM leavers where successful applicants will undergo a pre-university program at Koiej Yayasan UEM (KYUEM) before furthering as an undergraduate at top international universities. The scholarship eligibility criteria are stated clearly on their official websites. This scholarship application will only require an online submission, so hurry and read up on their terms and conditions now!
3 – INTI Merit Scholarship
Application period: 2 weeks before class commencement
Eligible candidates: SPM holders
Link to scholarship: INTI Merit Scholarship
You can read more about their eligibility criteria such as the academic achievement requirement for corresponding scholarship quantum over at their official website. The INTI also offer other scholarships for other candidates that hold different qualifications, categories, and for different education level.
4 – Shell Scholarship
Application period: 16 June to 30 June 2022
Eligible candidates: IGCSE and SPM holders
Link to scholarship: Shell Scholarship
Shell scholarship is open to all candidates who are interested to pursue higher education in Engineering, Science, and Commerical. Candidates can read more about their eligibility over at Shell’s official website. The first step of application is an online application, so head on over to Shell’s website and find out more about their scholarship!
5 – Star Education Fund Scholarship
Application period: Until 30 June 2022
Eligible candidates: IGCSE and SPM holders
Link to scholarship: Star Education Fund Scholarship
The Star Education Fund scholarship is offered under the collaboration of Star Media Group with some of the best educational institutions in Malaysia to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians.
6 – Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship
Application period: –
Eligible candidates: IGCSE and SPM holders
Link to scholarship: Curtin Malaysia Merit Scholarship
To check your eligibility for this scholarship, candidates will need to email the university a Certified true copy of your identification and a Certified true copy of your Academic Qualification, Completion Cert, and Transcripts. Email them at loans.scholarships@curtin.edu.my.
7 – Bank Negara Malaysia Kijang Scholarship
Application period: Until 26 June 2022
Eligible candidates: SPM holders
Link to scholarship: Bank Negara Malaysia Kijang Scholarship
Bank Negara Malaysia offers this scholarship programme in hopes to nurture young Malaysian talent. Scholarship recipients will have the opportunity to study at the top universities on the Bank’s list of approved universities to study Accounting, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Law, Mathematics, and Statistics.
8 – OCBC Scholarship
Application period: Until 30 June 2022
Eligible candidates: SPM
Link to application: OCBC Scholarship
OCBC hopes to offer scholarships to help bright and talented students from tertiary institutions to pursue their academic dreams and goals. As an OCBC scholar, you will take on an internship and have a chance to experience what it is like to be a part of the OCBC family.
9 – Taylor’s University Merit Scholarship
Application period: Until 31 December 2022
Eligible candidates: SPM and IGCSE holders
Link to application: Taylor’s University Merit Scholarship
This competitive scholarship is an exclusive scholarship that focuses on a candidate’s academic achievements. Taylor’s College is one of the pioneers and leading institutions of higher education in Malaysia. UEC holders are also welcome to apply for this scholarship. The academic criteria will differ according to the qualification you are entering it for.
10 – Permodalan Nasional Bhd Global Scholarship
Application period: Until 24 June 2022
Eligible candidates: SPM holders
Link to application: Permodalan Nasional Bhd Global Scholarship
There are no stated eligibility criteria for SPM candidates, all candidates need to do is to enter into their official website and start their application. Successful applicants will have the chance to study at a local preparatory college determined by Permodalan Nasional prior to pursuing a Bachelor’s degree overseas. Find out more over at their official website!
There are definitely more scholarships for IGCSE and SPM holders out there for students to check out! Be sure to check soon because most of the deadlines are by the end of June 2022!
