GENERAL INFORMATION
1. What is the primary objective of the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme?
The programme aims to enable financially deserving and high-potential post-SPM students to pursue their pre-university programme at selected institutions to further their undergraduate studies at approved local private universities, including Foreign Branch Universities.
2. What is the value of the Post-SPM scholarship?
Scholarship will cover the costs of tuition fees and living expenses as estimated by the Yayasan over the full study period.
3. Are there preferred institutions for the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme?
The scholarship is open to all Bumiputera applicants to below programmes:
i) Private University in Malaysia
| Approved Institution | Pre – University Programme | Approved Intended Undergraduate Studies |
| Monash University Malaysia | Monash University Foundation Year |
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| Sunway University | Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology |
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| Taylor’s University | Taylor’s Foundation in Business; or Taylor’s Foundation in Engineering |
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| UCSI | UCSI Foundation in Finance/ Economics/ Management |
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| Multimedia University | MMU Foundation in Creative Multimedia; or MMU Foundation in Engineering |
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| Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS | UTP Foundation in Engineering and Science |
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ii) Foreign Branch University in Malaysia
| Approved Institution | Pre – University Programme | Approved Intended Undergraduate Studies |
| Kolej Yayasan UEM; or Taylor’s College | A-Levels | Top 20% ranked subject at Foreign Branch Universities:
Preference given for those intending to pursue Finance, Economics, and Computer Science/ Information Technology. |
| Malay College Kuala Kangsar; or Tunku Kurshiah College | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
iii) Dual Degree Programme with UMPSA and China Universities
| Approved Institution | Pre – University Programme | Approved Intended Undergraduate Studies |
| Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah | Foundation in Science and Technology |
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4. Does YDD help scholarship applicants to secure a place at the institution?
Those who are interested can apply first to YDD for scholarship consideration and use the confirmation of scholarship award for the admission process into the Approved Institution.
Applicants are required to choose one of the above programmes for scholarship application. Submission of application for multiple programmes will not be considered.
5. Will scholars be bonded?
There is no service bond attached to the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme.
6. Will the scholarship be continued to undergraduate degree automatically?
Scholars must meet the minimum grade requirement (Foundation: CGPA 3.0, A-Levels: ABB, IBDP: 35/45), successfully obtain admission into the approved intended undergraduate programme at the institution, and other terms and conditions, for the scholarship to be continued to undergraduate studies.
ELIGIBILITY
1. What are the eligibility criteria to apply for the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme?
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Malaysian Bumiputera (including Pribumi Sabah, Sarawak and Orang Asli) whose total household income not exceeding RM11,820 per month (priority will be given to those with income less than RM5,250 per month – download example of income declaration document);
- Minimum 7As (A+ and A, including English and Mathematics) in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM);
- Minimum Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 3 (only for Dual Degree Programme at UMPSA and China Universities);
- Strong in academics and extra co-curricular activities;
- Looking to pursue undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or other subjects that are in-demand for the country; and
- Fulfil other required personal traits and selection criteria.
2. What are the approved pre-university subject combination for the Foreign Branch University pathway?
Applicants are encouraged to choose their subject combination based on their interest and future study plan.
3. Can applicants with admission to a part-time /distance-learning/ twinning university courses apply to the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme?
Students who are currently pursuing part-time, distance-learning, or twinning courses are not eligible for this scholarship.
4. Can applicants who have already started the programme apply?
Only applicants who are about to start or just starting their programme will be considered.
5. What other requirements must applicants meet for the scholarship?
We require successful applicants to satisfy medical requirements prior to being offered a scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. How to apply for the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme?
When the application submission date is open, you can click on the ‘Apply Now’ button in the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme to complete the online application form and follow the application instructions. Please note that this form is only available online.
2. When can applicants start applying for the Post-SPM Scholarship Programme and when will they know if they have been successful?
Please check the announcements on our website, Facebook and Twitter pages for scholarship selection period and submission deadline. Shortlisted applicants will be notified within four weeks after the application closing date. For applicants seeking admission to later academic intake, we encourage you to first gain admission before applying for this scholarship.
3. Do applicants need to mail their certificates in to YDD?
All supporting documents are to be uploaded with the scholarship application form. Only shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit the hardcopy of their verified certificates and academic transcripts when they are invited for an interview.
4. Will YDD consider appeals from unsuccessful applications?
All decisions regarding YDD scholarship award are final.
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