Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship

Academic Excellence Scholarships

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Awarded to enrolling freshmen in recognition of their excellent academic achievements prior to admission into a new programme in Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL).

Pre-University Programmes/ Professional Accounting Programmes

Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) Percentage ** Scholarship Quantum#
95% and above Full Scholarship
93% - 94.99% RM15,000
90% - 92.99% RM12,000
88% - 89.99% RM9,000
86% - 87.99% RM6,000
84% - 85.99% RM5,000
83% - 83.99% RM4,000
82% - 82.99% RM3,000

** Average percentage from year Grade 11 based on the best 6 subjects inclusive of English (ENG3U/ ENG3C) and Function (MCR3U/ MCF3M).

SPM Grades

Cambridge/AQA/Pearson
GCE O-Level Grades

IB MYP Scores^ Scholarship Quantum#
9A+ and above 9A* and above 54 points and above Full Scholarship
9As (with minimum 5A+) 9As (with minimum 5A*) 52 - 53 points RM15,000
9 (A+, A, A-) 9 (A*, A) 50 - 51 points RM12,000
8 (A+, A, A-) 8 (A*, A) 48 - 49 points RM9,000
7 (A+, A, A-) 7 (A*, A) 45 - 47 points RM6,000
6 (A+, A, A-) 6 (A*, A) 42 - 44 points RM5,000
5(A+, A, A-) 5(A*, A) - RM4,000
4(A+, A, A-) 4(A*, A) RM3,000
3(A+, A, A-) 3(A*, A) RM2,000

* Total score based on 8 subjects, score for each individual subject should not be less than 4 points.

** Applicable to Pre-University Programmes only.


American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)

SPM Grades Cambridge/AQA/Pearson
GCE O-Level Grades		 UEC Grades Scholarship Quantum#
9A+ and above 9A* and above 9A1 and above Full Scholarship for 30 Credits Hours
9As (with minimum 5A+) 9As (with minimum 5A*) 9As (with minimum 5A1) RM15,000
9 (A+, A, A-) 9 (A*,A) 9As RM12,000
8 (A+, A, A-) 8 (A*, A) 8 A's RM9,000
7 (A+, A, A-) 7 (A*, A) 7 A's RM6,000
6 (A+, A, A-) 6 (A*, A) 6 A's RM5,000
5 (A+, A, A-) 5 (A*, A) 5 A's RM4,000
4 (A+, A, A-) 4 (A*, A) 4 A's RM3,000
3 (A+, A, A-) 3 (A*, A) 3 A's RM2,000

 

Diploma Programmes

SPM Grades Cambridge/AQA/Pearson
GCE O-Level Grades		 Scholarship Quantum#
9 (A+,A,A-) and Above 9 A's and above  RM 15,000
8 (A+,A,A-) 8 A's RM 10,000
7 (A+,A,A-) 7 A's RM 7,000
6 (A+,A,A-) 6 A's RM 6,000
5 (A+,A,A-) 5 A's RM 5,000
4 (A+,A,A-) 4 A's RM 4,000
3 (A+,A,A-) 3 A's RM 3,000


Degree Programmes

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Quantum#
RM6,000/ year RM11,000/ year
STPM ≥ CGPA 3.22 ≥ CGPA 3.55
Cambridge GCE A-Level ABB/BBB/AAC/ABC AAA/AAB
Australian Matriculation ≥ ATAR 80 ≥ ATAR 90
UEC 11 pts – 15 pts 10 pts and below
IB Diploma programme ≥ 29 ≥ 33
Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma from recognised education institutions in Malaysia ≥ CGPA 3.60 ≥ CGPA 3.80

 

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) &
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) programmes

Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Quantum#
RM3,000 RM4,000 RM5,000 RM6,000
Cambridge GCE A Level BBB/ABC ABB/AAC AAB AAA
Australian Matriculation ATAR 80-84.99 ATAR 85-89.99 ATAR 90-94.99 ATAR 95 and above
Canadian Matriculation 80-84.99% 85-89.99% 90-94.99% 95% and above
Monash University Foundation Year 80-84.99% 85-89.99% 90-94.99% 95% and above
UEC 14-15 points 11-13 points 6-10 points 5 points
STPM (Points are calculated based on best 3 subjects) ≥ CGPA 3.00 ≥ CGPA 3.33 ≥ CGPA 3.45 ≥ CGPA 3.67
IB Diploma Programme ≥ 29 ≥ 31 ≥ 33 ≥ 35
Sunway Foundation Programmes &
Diplomas (Sunway College KL/
Sunway College Ipoh/ Sunway
College Kuching)		 CGPA 3.00 CGPA 3.20 CGPA 3.40 CGPA 3.60 and above
Diplomas (Sunway College JB) ≥70% ≥75% ≥80% ≥85%
Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma from other recognised education institution in Malaysia CGPA 3.20 CGPA 3.40 CGPA 3.60 CGPA 3.80 and above

# Scholarship quantum will be deducted from the tuition fee. Terms and Conditions apply.


 

Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship is only applicable for 2024 intakes with Academic Certificate validity of 2 years prior to joining Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL)

# Scholarship Quantum will be deducted from the tuition fee. Terms and Conditions apply.

Attach the certified true copy document(s) for the Online Scholarship Application:

  • SPM/ STPM/ Diploma/ Foundation/Pre-University/ Matriculation certificate or equivalent.
  1. Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form, with the required supporting documents: https://sunway.edu.my/scholarship-app/
  2. Processing period of application:
    • Pre-University/ Professional Accounting/ Diploma/ Professional Accounting Programmes (A period of 1 month from the intake date)
    • ADTP Programme (A period of 1 month from the intake date)
    • Degree Programme (A period of 2 weeks from the intake date)
  3. A copy of the Scholarship Offer Letter will be sent to the student’s IMail account.
  4. Scholarship Deduction:-
    • Pre-University/ Professional Accounting/ Diploma/ Professional Accounting Programmes (2nd semester onwards)
    • ADTP Programme (2nd semester onwards)
    • Degree Programme (1st semester onwards)

Two (2) weeks after commencement of programmes OR two (2) weeks after the release of actual results.

Please note that the ACTUAL RESULTS for student with IGCSE qualification that we refer to is the Statement of Results or the final Certificate issued by the following examination board:

  • Cambridge Assessment International Examination (CAIE)
  • AQA
  • Pearson

Therefore, please note that online/statement of results stated as ‘Provisional Results Information’ will NOT be accepted for scholarship application.

We understand that some schools will only be receiving the Statement of Results/Certificate 2-3 months later. Your respective school will contact you to collect the Statement of Results/Certificate when it is ready. That is fine as our deadline policy is ‘2 weeks from the release of the actual results’.

Therefore, you have 2 weeks from the time you receive the Statement of Results/Certificate to submit your scholarship application to Scholarship Unit.

  1. Applicant can be Malaysian or International citizen.
  2. Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions that apply to all scholarships

A. For Pre-University/ Sunway Foundations/ Professional Accounting Programmes

  1. Progression students from Sunway International School who are receiving this scholarship are not eligible for the 10% Sunway Pals bursary.
  2. The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway College (KL) upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
  3. Special Scholarship recipients may apply to convert the scholarship to a higher quantum on the Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship. Scholarship funds which are already utilized in the Special Scholarship will be considered as part of the Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship. Therefore recipients will only be eligible to receive the remaining surplus of funds available on the higher scholarship. Balance of fees is to be paid by the recipients.
  4. Disbursement of scholarship:
    • 1 year programme. The disbursement of scholarship will be implemented in the 2nd semester of the programme.
    • 1.5 year programme. The disbursement of scholarship will be distributed in equal amount between 2nd semester and 3rd semester of the programme.
    • For full scholars, any reimbursement applicable will be made upon successful completion of the programme. Full scholars need not make further semester tuition fee payments upon securing the scholarship. Any excess amount paid in the first semester will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the programme.
  5. Tuition fee deduction for full scholars applies as the following: -
    • Australian Matriculation (5 subjects tuition fee)
    • A-Level (up to maximum 4 subjects tuition fee)
    • Canadian International Matriculation Programme (6 subjects tuition fee)
    • Monash University Foundation Year (8 units tuition fee)
    • Sunway Foundation in Arts (6 Core Units, 4 Academic Elective, 3 Enrichment Units)
    • Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (4 Core Units, 6 Academic Elective, 3 Enrichment Units)

B. For Diploma Programmes

  1. The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL) upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
  2. The scholarship will be implemented in the 2nd semester of the programme.
  3. Full scholars need not to make further semester tuition fee payments until the full utilisation of the total 1st year tuition fee.
  4. Full scholars upon utilising the total of 1st year tuition fee, will continue fee payments for the remaining semesters.

C. For Degree Programmes

  1. The disbursement of scholarship will be distributed in equal amount between the first two semesters of the programme. Balance of the scholarship will be deducted from the 3rd semester’s tuition fees payable for the year. (Applicable to the Degree programmes with 3 semesters in academic year).
  2. For UEC scholars:
    • Points are calculated based on best 5 subjects.
  3. Scholars must maintain the following minimum grades as part of the criteria to continue the scholarship:-
    1. Scholars on RM6,000 scholarship must meet a minimum of CGPA 3.25 yearly (for Sunway University, and Lancaster University affiliation programmes) / 60% grade average yearly (for Victoria University programme)
    2. Scholars on RM11,000 scholarship must meet a minimum of CGPA 3.45 yearly (for Sunway University, and Lancaster University affiliation programmes) / 65% grade average yearly (for Victoria University programme).
  4. The Scholarship CGPA calculation method varies from the “CGPA” on Izone’s Examination Results.
  5. Below subjects will not be considered for scholarship CGPA calculation:
    1. Malay Language for Communication
    2. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilization/Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
    3. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
    4. Bahasa Kebangsaan
    5. Malaysian Studies/Pengajian Malaysia
    6. Moral Education
    7. Islamic Studies
    8. Islamic and Asian Civilization
    9. Internship
    10. Work Placement
    11. Community Service/ Community Project
  6. There shall be no upgrading of scholarships.
  7. A recipient who applies for the programme Transfer may retain his/ her scholarship provided that the new programme does not extend the duration of the scholarship. Scholarship funds which are already utilized will not be applied to the new programme. Any balance of fees is to be paid by the recipient. Recipients are required to submit a copy of the Programme Transfer Form to Student LIFE upon transfer being made.

D. For American Degree Transfer Program

  1. The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway University upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
  2. The scholarship will be implemented from the 2nd semester of the programme until the full utilisation of the scholarship amount granted. Scholars upon utilising of the total amount granted shall continue to make payments on the remaining billable amounts.
  3. Full scholarship need not to make further semester tuition fee payments until the full utilisation of the total 30 credit hours tuition fee. Scholars upon utilising the total of the 30 credit hours tuition fee will continue tuition fee payments for the remaining semesters.

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