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Scholarships for Undergraduate programs

Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Award

Malaysia

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
MalaysiaSTPM & A Level2B1A – 2A3A4A

South East Asia

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
Singapore
Brunei		A Level2B1A – 2A3A4A
IndonesiaSMA 380%85%90%95%

Oceania

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
AustraliaATAR80869095

South Asia , Vietnam & China

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
India10 + 275%85%90%95%
PakistanHSSC75%85%90%95%
BangladeshHSC44.55–
Sri LankaA Level2B1A – 2A3A4A
VietnamVietnam Senior High School – Year 1288.59–
ChinaGAO SANPlease contact study@swinburne.edu.my for more info

Middle East & Africa

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
Middle East
& North Africa		THANAWEYA AMMA +
1ST YEAR TERTIARY EDUCATION		80%85%90%–
KenyaKCSEBB+A-A
ZimbabweA Level2B1A – 2A3A4A

Europe & America

CountryStudy levelScholarship Quantum
RM5,000RM7,000RM11,000Full fee waiver for 1st year
United KingdomA Level2B1A – 2A3A4A
FranceInternational Baccalaureate (IB)30343740
United States of AmericaAmerica High SchoolPlease contact study@swinburne.edu.my for more info

Description/Course

  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant
  • Level 1-3: Scholarship will be deducted in the 2nd semester
  • Level 4: Scholarship will be deducted in 2nd and 3rd semester

Academic Progression Scholarship

AspectDescription
Value of award

15% fee waiver in the following year.

Eligibility

Applicable to students who joined Swinburne Sarawak under the 2021 DVC Academic Excellence and UEC Academic Excellence Award with annual CGPA 3.85.

  • To maintain annual CGPA 3.85 for continued 15% fee waiver in subsequent year
  • Scholarship is automatically cancelled if annual CGPA is below 3.85

Emerging Technology Award

AspectDescription
Value of award

15% off first year fee.

Eligibility

Applicable to NEW students entering the following programs:

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Design (Multimedia Design)
  • Bachelor of Design
  • Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
  • Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
  • Bachelor of Media and Communication
  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

Swinburne Youth Scholarship

AspectDescription
Value of award

Up to RM5,000 off 1st year tuition fee.

Eligibility

Applicable to high school students active in school clubs and/or extra-curricular activities.

  • Also eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

AspectDescription
Value of award

Foundation program: RM2,000
Undergraduate program: RM3,000
UEC applicant: RM4,000

Eligibility

Applicable to NEW students who have received a corresponding offer from Swinburne Sarawak.

  • Grant will be deducted in the 2nd semester

Yayasan Sarawak Bumiputera BP40 Bursary Scheme

AspectDescription
Value of awardTuition fee rebate and a Yayasan Sarawak study loan.
Eligibility

Applicable to Sarawakian Bumiputera students whose monthly household income is RM3,000 and below (B40) and RM6,275 and below (M40).

  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant
  • Other terms and conditions apply
Application

BP40 Bursary Scheme Application Form

UEC Academic Excellence Scholarship

AspectDescription
General CriteriaThis grant is offered to UEC graduates who are applying for a Bachelor’s degree course at Swinburne Sarawak.
Value of award

Level 1: RM6,000
Level 2: RM8,000
Level 3: RM10,000
Level 4: Full fee waiver for 1st year

Eligibility

Level 1: 1A-2A
Level 2: 3A-4A
Level 3: 5A-6A
Level 4: 7A

  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant
  • Level 1-3: Scholarship will be deducted in the 2nd semester
  • Level 4: Scholarship will be deducted in 2nd and 3rd semester

MELOLISA Foundation Scholarship 

The MELOLISA Foundation Scholarship for 2020 intake is now open for application. Details appended below:

AspectDescription
General Criteria

MELOLISA Foundation, a charitable organisation, is actively involved in benevolent activities in Malaysia. The 2020 MELOLISA Foundation Scholarship is awarded TO DESERVING Malaysian students to pursue their bachelor degrees at Swinburne Sarawak.

Value of Award

The award value shall be up to 75% of the tuition fee. However, the awarded amount of scholarship shall be at the discretion of MELOLISA Foundation and may be reviewed on a yearly basis.

Eligibility
  • The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen
  • Priority will be given to applicants who are financially in need
Criteria
  • The applicant must have good academic results for STPM. Students from other institutions of higher learning must have a CGPA of 3.0 and above.
  • The applicant has received an offer of study by the University.
  • Priority shall be given to an applicant who shall be the first in the family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree.
  • Priority shall be given to applicants pursuing Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Business (Accounting and Finance), Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical).
  • Recipients of the scholarship must maintain a CGPA of 3.0 and above throughout the course of study at the University to continue to be eligible for the scholarship.
  • A scholarship recipient shall return all monies received if he/she transfers overseas, withdraws or drops out from his/her programme or fails to continue to be eligible for the scholarship without a good reason for such failure. Each case shall be reviewed and determined independently.

In addition to the financial standing and academic achievements of the applicant, the organisation will also take into consideration the following:

  • Attributes which indicate that the applicant is likely to become an outstanding citizen;
  • Personal qualities and character, and the extent to which the applicant has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities;
  • Participations and achievements in extra-curricular activities including sports and community / university services.

It is compulsory for the recipient of the scholarship to attend and graduate from the course at an Outward Bound School identified by the MELOLISA Foundation before the final year of his/her degree programme, unless waiver is given by the MELOLISA Foundation. The fee for participation shall be sponsored by MELOLISA Foundation whereas the transportation cost to the outward bound school shall be borne by the individual scholarship recipients respectively.

How to apply
  1. Students who are eligible may obtain the application form from Mr. Abang Arfizan bin Abang Ariffin at aariffin@swinburne.edu.my or Mr. Mohamad Safaree Bin Sapuan at mssapuan@swinburne.edu.my
  2. The application form, must be signed by the applicant. Incomplete application forms or those containing incorrect information will be rejected.
  3. The following documents must be certified and attached with the application form:
    • Academic result transcripts;
    • Parents’ salary slips (latest 3 months) or business statement, and the latest Income Tax Return Form;
    • Applicant’s self-statement demonstrating the need for financial assistance, including stating the number of siblings, their age and their respective level of education, together with any other information to support the application.
    • The completed application form must be submitted to Mr. Abang Arfizan bin Abang Ariffin at aariffin@swinburne.edu.my or Mr. Mohamad Safaree Bin Sapuan at mssapuan@swinburne.edu.my

The scholarship award recipient shall be bonded to work with MELOLISA Foundation, its associated or related companies and/or with the University, for a duration of three to four years, depending on the length of the course, unless he/she is released from this condition. The MELOLISA Foundation shall have a three-month option to employ the scholarship recipient after his/ her graduation.

All scholarship award recipients must study fulltime throughout the scholarship period.

The foundation is not obligated to award the scholarship if there is no suitable and qualified candidate for the year.

Closing Date

The closing date for application for the MELOLISA Foundation Scholarship is on 9 October 2020. Applicants may apply for the scholarship as soon they receive a Letter of Offer for enrolment from the University.

Diploma Pathway Bursary

AspectDescription
Value of award

15% off 1st year degree tuition fee.

Eligibility

Applicable to Swinburne Sarawak diploma students progressing to Swinburne Sarawak degree.

  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

Bumiputera Financial Scheme

AspectDescription
Value of award

Zero payment while awaiting loan approval from relevant government bodies.

Eligibility

Applicable to Sarawakian Bumiputera students applying for study loan from relevant government bodies, whose monthly income per capita is RM2,500 and below.

  • Also eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant
  • Other terms and conditions apply

School Appreciation Bursary

AspectDescription
Value of award

10% off 1st year tuition fee.

Eligibility

Applicable to school staff and their children.

  • Also eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

Siblings Discount

AspectDescription
Value of award

10% off 1st year tuition fee.

Eligibility

All siblings who are currently enrolled at Swinburne Sarawak, or sibling(s) of a Swinburne student/alumnus.

  • NEW students also eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant
  • Not eligible for other scholarship or bursary

Partnership Bursary

AspectDescription
Value of award

10% off 1st year degree tuition fee.

Eligibility

Applicable to diploma/foundation graduates from Swinburne Credit Transfer Agreement (CTA) partners.

  • Not eligible for Swinburne Sarawak Entrance Grant

General Terms and Conditions

The following terms and conditions are applicable across the range of awards and bursaries offered by Swinburne Sarawak only:

Eligibility

  • The availability of award/bursary is subject to a pre-determined quota set by the university
  • The award/bursary is only valid for studies at Swinburne Sarawak
  • The awarding of the award/bursary is conditional upon payment of full term fee
  • The offer of an award/bursary shall be based on the official academic results obtained in a single sitting
  • All awards/bursaries are to be given as course tuition fee rebate only and cannot be exchanged for cash
  • Award/bursary recipients must continue to study full-time throughout the award or bursary period
  • Students enrolled into any of the University’s Master by Coursework programs and who are studying part-time is eligible to apply for the Master by Coursework Bursary and/or the Alumni Bursary.
    • Part-time studies at the postgraduate level are for Malaysian students only.
  • The award recipient shall maintain a full study load in each term.
  • Award or bursary recipients shall contribute to Swinburne Sarawak’s activities including participation in promotional activities as and when required, during their period of study
  • Successful applicants will be notified via an award/bursary offer letter
  • The award or bursary is not-transferable
  • The award or bursary shall be forfeited if the student withdraws from the course or transfers to Swinburne Australia
  • Once the award/bursary is forfeited, it shall not be reinstated
  • The award/bursary shall be forfeited if the student fails to abide by the rules and regulations of Swinburne Sarawak
  • A student is entitled to only one award or bursary
  • A student who has been awarded an award and/or bursary by Swinburne Sarawak or any other institution shall not be eligible for another award or bursary
  • Unless otherwise approved, each student is only entitled to one award/bursary/financial assistance scheme/promotional benefits offered by Swinburne Sarawak and its group at any one time. In the event that the student qualifies for more than one award, he/she must choose which of these he/she wishes to apply and accept
  • Approval must be obtained from the Registrar of Swinburne Sarawak for leave of absence. The award shall recommence once the recipient resumes his/her studies at Swinburne Sarawak. Failure to obtain approval for leave of absence shall result in the forfeiture of the award
  • Only completed application forms received by the closing date will be entertained
  • Swinburne Sarawak shall not be responsible for any application form that is misplaced, lost or failed to reach the designated department of Swinburne Sarawak
  • Swinburne Sarawak reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the award/bursary as and when required without prior notice. All decisions of Swinburne Sarawak including those on matters not covered above are final and binding.
  • All decisions made by the Swinburne Sarawak Award Committee are final. Appeals will not be entertained.

Application Procedure

Application forms can be obtained from:

– Marketing and Recruitment Office
– studentHQ, Swinburne Sarawak
– Swinburne Sarawak website: www.swinburne.edu.my/scholarships/
– Appointed student recruitment representative

  • The application form must be completed and signed. Incomplete application form or those containing incorrect information will be rejected
  • All the required documents listed under Document Checklist in the award/bursary application form must be certified as true copies and submitted together with the form.

External Scholarships

Tertiary Education Sponsorship Programme (TESP 2020)

Open to full-time, active and current undergraduate students enrolled in a selected institution of higher learning.

AspectDescription
How to apply
  • Application must be made online via www.mara.gov.my, starting from Monday 13 April 2020 to Monday 4 May 2020 at 12.00pm.
  • Applicant must fulfill the stated Terms and Conditions, and stipulated academic criteria.
  • MARA have the right to revoke an offer of financial loan should there be discrepancy in any of the information provided by the applicant.
General Terms
  • Malaysian citizens
  • The applicant and a parent is a Bumiputera.
  • Fulfilled the Socio-Economic Status (SES) as stipulated by MARA where combined household income is no more than RM180,000 a year.
  • For those who are employed abroad or is self-employed, the net monthly income must be RM15,000 and below.
  • Applicant and his parents/guardian is not blacklisted by MARA.
  • Have never received any offer of an education loan for the same level of study.
  • Is free from chronic illnesses / diseases / illness requiring long-term treatment.
  • Have not reached the maximum age of 40 years old.
Academic Criteria

New students

  • Attained a CGPA > 3.00 in Foundation / Matriculation / STPM or its equivalent

Current students

  • Attained a CGPA > 3.00 in the previous semester AND
  • Is NOT in the final year of study.

Other conditions

  • Attained a credit in Bahasa Melayu for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
  • The academic criteria for programs in medicine, dentistry and pharmacy must be in accordance to the requirements stipulated by its related professional bodies.
Programs and field of study

List of programs and field of study

Application is to be made online at http://www.mara.gov.my from 13 April 2020 to 4 May 2020. Please ensure all required information are provided. Applicant do not need to print or submit any other documents to MARA until requested to do so. The offer of the loan will be announced in MARA’s website after the closing date.

For inquiries on the program and other technical difficulties, please contact 03-2613 2051 / 2059 / 2067 / 2069 / 2070 / 2106, from 9.00am to 4.30pm, 13 April to 4 May 2020. Or email tesp@mara.gov.my.

Skim Biasiswa Yayasan Sarawak Tun Taib

Eligibility

  • Open to all students who have completed matriculation/Pre-U/ A Level/Diploma/STPM or equivalent qualifications.
  • Must attained a CGPA of 3.00 and above or all Grade A in STPM.

Description
The Yayasan Sarawak Tun Taib Scholarship aims to recognize and reward academically gifted students who have also shown strong leadership skills and are active in community engagement.

Recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to serve in the public sector of the Sarawak State Government, as and when needed.

Preferred Fields of Study:

  • Engineering
  • Biotechnology
  • Science & Technology
  • Any other courses that are STEM related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

The scholarship is currently not open for submission. Applicants are advised to check their student webmail and internal Blackboard regularly.

Applicants are advised to inquire with Student Information Centre, studentHQ on the availability of the scholarship.

Biasiswa Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku Abdul Rahman

Eligibility

  • Open to all students who have completed matriculation/Pre-U/ A Level/Diploma/STPM or equivalent qualifications.
  • Must attained a CGPA of 3.00 and above or all Grade A in STPM.

Description
A scholarship offered to students who excelled academically, possess strong leadership skills and is active in community engagement.

Preferred Fields of Study:

  • Business
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Multimedia
  • Human Resource
  • Design
  • Any other courses that are not STEM related (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

The scholarship is currently not open for submission. Applicants are advised to check their student webmail and internal Blackboard regularly.

Applicants are advised to inquire with Student Information Centre, studentHQ on the availability of the scholarship.

Yayasan KLK Scholarship

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a Malaysian company with diverse business portfolios including plantation, manufacturing and property development, offers scholarships through its foundation Yayasan KLK.

We invite scholarship applications from qualified and deserving individuals seeking financial assistance in pursuing their full-time undergraduate studies in Malaysian institutions of higher-learning.

Criteria/Eligibility

  • Must be a Malaysian citizen.
  • Good academic results (STPM, A-Levels or equivalent – minimum 2As/Foundation – minimum CGPA of 3.5).
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Active participation in extracurricular activities.
  • Must have a confirmed placement from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak.
  • Not bonded, holding any other scholarships or receiving assistance from any organisation.
  • Be prepared to serve a three (3) year bond with the Group at any location upon graduation.

Scholarship Value

Successful applicants are provided with an annual grant over the minimum duration of their course, as follows:

Degree Course
Private Institutions - RM17,000 per academic year

Preferred Fields of Study:

  • Environmental Science
  • Sciences (Chemistry, Biotechnology)
  • Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Electronics)

Application Process

Download the application form from Yayasan KLK website at www.klk.com.my.

Option 1: Scan and email the completed form with relevant certificates (e.g. SPM, STPM (or equivalent)) and institution’s offer letter to yayasan@klk.com.my.

Option 2: Mail the completed form with relevant certificates (e.g. SPM, STPM (or equivalent)) and institution’s offer letter to:

Yayasan KLK
Bangunan Mayban Trust Ipoh
Level 9, No. 28, Jalan Tun Sambanthan
3000 Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan
Tel: 05-240 8000

  • Applications for Yayasan KLK Scholarships will commence on 1st July 2021
  • The completed application form must reach us at the above email/address latest by 6 October 2021.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.

Financial aids

The financial aids listed below are for reference only. The availability of the respective financial aids is at the discretion of the provider. For more information, details of each financial aids, application procedure and closing dates, students are advised to inquire with the financial aid provider directly.

Biasiswa Pinjaman Pelajaran Yayasan Sarawak

Eligibility

  • Must be a Sarawakian
  • Must have sat for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysian (SPM) examination and obtain Credit for BM.
  • Applicable for all Degree Courses
  • Must have received a Letter of offer from Swinburne Sarawak
  • Subject to terms and conditions stipulated by Yayasan Sarawak

Application process

There are 2 steps to the application process:

Step 1: Submit your application online on the Yayasan Sarawak website: http://175.138.68.197:51/iwps/

(You do not need to upload the documents online)

Step 2: Fill in the hardcopy form with these documents:

  • Offer letter from Swinburne University of Technology
  • PTPTN Offer Letter
  • Proof of online application has been submitted (sent to the Applicant’s email)
  • Both parents latest pay slips (if applicable)
  • Income tax form / Government Pensioner Slip/ Verified letter for parents not working (if applicable)
  • SPM certificate
  • Foundation / Diploma / UEC or equivalent certificate
  • Applicant’s Birth Certificate
  • Applicant’s IC (Front & Back)
  • Parents’ IC (Front & Back)
  • Parents’ Death Certificate (If applicable)

Application form

Forms are available from SIC, studentHQ, Swinburne Sarawak.

Fully completed forms are to be submitted to Student Information Centre, studentHQ, Swinburne.

The University will assist to submit the application to Yayasan Sarawak.

Your application is subjected to the approval and at the discretion of Yayasan Sarawak.

Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN)

Eligibility

  • The loan is applicable for Malaysian Degree students only (except Double Degree program)
  • You must have at least 1 year (2 semesters) of study left upon application.

Before applying, YOU MUST:

  1. Purchase PTPTN Pin Number – from the PTPTN website: https://www.ptptn.gov.my/elmas-pin-purchase-web/#/ or from Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN). The PTPTN No. is only valid within 6 months from the date of purchase.
  2. Open a CIMB account – for loan disbursement by semester and must be under applicant name.
  3. Open an SSPN account at https://www.ptptn.gov.my/esmas-open-acc-web/#/– or at the PTPTN branch with minimum amount of RM 20.00.

Once you have done the above, you can apply for the PTPTN Study Loan online: https://www.ptptn.gov.my/gateway/

Application Period
Semester 1:From 1st until 31st January
From 1st until 28/29th February
Outcome of application: After the 7th of each application month
Semester 2:From 1st until 31st August
From 1st until 30th September
Outcome of application: After the 7th of each application month

Kindly log into your PTPTN account to check the approval and download the agreement forms.

Once your PTPTN Application is approved:

  1. Download and print 2 complete set of agreement forms (single sided printing).
  2. Attach a photocopy of your Degree offer letter or Articulation letter if you articulated from Foundation to Degree in Swinburne. You can apply for the articulation letter via student forms on the Swinburne website.
  3. Please bring the agreement forms to Student Information Centre (SIC), StudentHQ for our Executive to sign and stamp as witness.
  4. You will need to purchase two (2) RM10.00 setem hasil for your agreement forms. They can be bought from the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri/ Inland Revenue Board office or at any post office.
  5. Once you’ve done all of the above, you will need to submit the agreement to PTPTN within 14 days from the approval date.

Skim Pinjaman Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Sarawak (HIED)

Eligibility

  • Must be a Sarawakian.
  • Must have sat for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysian (SPM) examination and obtain Credit for BM.
  • Applicable for Foundation Courses in Engineering.
  • Must have received a Letter of offer from Swinburne Sarawak.
  • Have not been offered any other study loans.
  • Subject to terms and conditions stipulated by Yayasan Sarawak.

Application process

There are 2 steps to the application process:

Step 1: Submit your application online on the Yayasan Sarawak website: http://175.138.68.197:51/iwps/

(You do not need to upload the documents online)

Step 2: Fill in the hardcopy form with these documents:

  • Complete the Yayasan Sarawak application form with these documents:
    • Offer letter from Swinburne University of Technology
    • Both parents latest pay slips (if applicable)
    • Income tax form / Government Pensioner Slip/ Verified letter for parents not working (if applicable)
    • SPM certificate
    • Applicant’s Birth Certificate
    • Applicant’s IC (Front & Back)
    • Parents’ IC (Front & Back)
    • Parents’ Death Certificate (If applicable)

Application form

Forms are available from SIC, studentHQ, Swinburne Sarawak

Fully completed forms are to be submitted to Student Information Centre, studentHQ, Swinburne. The University will assist to submit the application to Yayasan Sarawak.

Your application is subjected to the approval and at the discretion of Yayasan Sarawak.