Leadership Scholarships

Leadership Scholarships
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Offered in honour of Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Sir Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO, Chancellor of Sunway University, and Right Honourable Alan Milburn, Chancellor of Lancaster University, UK, this scholarship commemorates the affiliation between Sunway and Lancaster University in the joint degree programmes in a variety of disciplines.

  1. Candidates must demonstrate consistent track record of leadership roles in extracurricular activities at school or community level. This might include positions in student clubs, volunteer organizations, or other leadership experiences.
  2. Candidates should possess good communication skills, self-confidence and thrive on challenges
  3. Applicants are expected to meet the following academic criteria:
    • Cambridge GCE A Level: AAA
    • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 95
    • Canadian International Matriculation Programme/SIS Ontario Grade 12: 95%
    • Monash University Foundation Year: 95% (Best 4 subjects)
    • Sunway Foundation in Arts/Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology: CGPA 3.95^
    • Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): AAA
    • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 8A1
    • International Baccalaureate: 37
    • Other Foundation/ Diploma: CGPA 3.95

^ Sunway FIA/ FIST students who have yet receive their official academic transcript may apply with the latest semesters’ examination result.

  1. Full tuition fee deduction
  2. It also includes a three (3) weeks study visit to Lancaster University any time after Year 1 *
  3. Costs covered by Sunway University and Lancaster University for the study visit are:
    • Return air-fare (economy class) from Kuala Lumpur to Lancaster
    • Accommodation at Lancaster University

* A suitable substitute will be arranged in case of any unexpected circumstances

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

  • SPM/ STPM/ Pre-University certificate or equivalent.
  • All results obtained in college including the latest results.
  • All extracurricular activities certificates.
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  1. Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form, with the required supporting documents: https://sunway.edu.my/scholarship-app/
  2. Scholarship selection interviews will take place in April (April deadline) and September (September deadline).
  3. Only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be informed via a phone call followed by an e-mail by early of April (April deadline) and end of August (September deadline).
  4. Applicants that are not shortlisted will receive an e-mail communication.
  • 17th March 2025 (For February & April intakes)
  • 15th August 2025 (For September intake)
  1. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply.
  2. Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions that apply to all scholarships
  3. Offer of scholarship will be made only when Sunway University receives the actual results and after an interview has been conducted.
  4. The scholarship will be subjected to a review at the end of every semester. A scholar must pass all examinations and maintain high academic standards (CGPA 3.80), failing which the scholarship can be withdrawn.
  5. The terms and manner in which the scholarship is disbursed will be decided by Sunway University and Lancaster University. All decisions made by the joint Sunway University – Lancaster University Scholarship Committee are final.

Offered to students with excellent academic and leadership achievements interested to pursue Sunway University’s undergraduate programmes.

Degree Programmes

  1. Candidates must demonstrate consistent track record of leadership roles in extracurricular activities at school or community level. This might include positions in student clubs, volunteer organizations, or other leadership experiences.
  2. Candidates should possess good communication skills, self-confidence and thrive on challenges
  3. Applicants are expected to meet the following academic criteria:
    • Cambridge GCE A Level: AAA
    • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 95
    • Canadian International Matriculation Programme/SIS Ontario Grade 12: 95%
    • Monash University Foundation Year: 95% (Best 4 subjects)
    • Sunway Foundation in Arts/Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology: CGPA 3.95^
    • Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): AAA
    • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 8A1
    • International Baccalaureate: 37
    • Other Foundation/ Diploma: CGPA 3.95

^ Sunway FIA/ FIST students who have yet receive their official academic transcript may apply with the latest semesters’ examination result.

  1. Full tuition fee deduction

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

  • SPM/ STPM/ Pre-University certificate or equivalent.
  • All results obtained in college including the latest results
  • All extracurricular activities certificates
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  1. Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form, with the required supporting documents: https://sunway.edu.my/scholarship-app/
  2. Scholarship selection interviews will take place in April (April deadline) and September (September deadline).
  3. Only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be informed via a phone call followed by an e-mail by early of April (April deadline) and end of August (September deadline).
  4. Applicants that are not shortlisted will receive an e-mail communication
  • 17th March 2025 (For February & April intakes)
  • 15th August 2025 (For September intake)
  1. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply.
  2. Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions that apply to all scholarships
  3. Offer of scholarship will be made only when Sunway University receives the actual results and after an interview has been conducted.
  4. The scholarship will be subjected to a review at the end of every semester. A scholar must pass all examinations and maintain high academic standards (CGPA 3.80), failing which the scholarship can be withdrawn.
  5. The terms and manner in which the scholarship is disbursed will be decided by Sunway University. All decisions made by the Sunway University Scholarship Committee are final.
  • Degrees offered by the Sunway School of American Education for Arizona State University only
  1. Candidates must demonstrate consistent track record of leadership roles in extracurricular activities at school or community level. This might include positions in student clubs, volunteer organisations, or other leadership experiences.
  2. Candidates should possess good communication skills, self-confidence and thrive on challenges
  3. Applicants are expected to meet the following academic criteria:
    • Cambridge GCE A Level: AAA
    • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 95
    • Canadian International Matriculation Programme/SIS Ontario Grade 12: 95%
    • Monash University Foundation Year: 95% (Best 4 subjects)
    • Sunway Foundation in Arts/Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology: CGPA 3.95^
    • Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): AAA
    • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 8A1
    • International Baccalaureate: 37
    • Other Foundation/ Diploma: CGPA 3.95

^ Sunway FIA/ FIST students who have yet receive their official academic transcript may apply with the latest semesters’ examination result.

  1. 100% Tuition Fees by Sunway University
  2. 100% fees for ASU online by Cintana Education LLC
  • 5th May 2025

Commemorating the partnership with Victoria University, Melbourne, this scholarship students with outstanding academic and leadership accomplishments wishing to pursue the  Bachelor of Business undergraduate programme

  1. Candidates must demonstrate consistent track record of leadership roles in extracurricular activities at school or community level. This might include positions in student clubs, volunteer organizations, or other leadership experiences.
  2. Candidates should possess good communication skills, self-confidence and thrive on challenges
  3. Applicants are expected to meet the following academic criteria:
    1. Cambridge GCE A Level: AAA
    2. Australian Matriculation: ATAR 95
    3. Canadian International Matriculation Programme/SIS Ontario Grade 12: 95%
    4. Monash University Foundation Year: 95% (Best 4 subjects)
    5. Sunway Foundation in Arts/Sunway Foundation in Science and Technology: CGPA 3.95^
    6. Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM): AAA
    7. Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 8A1
    8. International Baccalaureate: 37
    9. Other Foundation/ Diploma: CGPA 3.95

^ Sunway FIA/ FIST students who have yet receive their official academic transcript may apply with the latest semesters’ examination result.

The scholarship gives a full tuition fee deduction. It also includes undertaking a study visit to complete a credit bearing module (a ‘VU Block Model’ unit) over four (4) weeks at Victoria University, Melbourne in the second year of the programme***.

Costs covered for the study visits are:

  1. Accommodation with a Victoria University approved accommodation provider (covered by Victoria University)
  2. Return air-fare (economy class) from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne (covered by Sunway College)

*** In the event that the scholarship recipient is unable to travel at the planned time, due to extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, alternative arrangements will be put in place for the student, upon the approval of Victoria University and Sunway College.

  1. Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form, with the required supporting documents: https://sunway.edu.my/scholarship-app/
  2. Scholarship selection interviews will take place inMarch (March deadline), July (July deadline) and September (September deadline).
  3. Only applicants shortlisted for an interview will be informed via a phone call followed by an e-mail by mid of March (March deadline), July (July deadline) and September (September deadline).
  4. Applicants that are not shortlisted will receive an e-mail communication
  • 3rd March 2025 (for February intake)
  • 8 September 2025 (for July & September intake)
  1. Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply.
  2. Offer of scholarship will be made only when Sunway College KL receives the actual results and after an interview has been conducted.
  3. The scholarship will be subjected to a review at the end of every semester. A scholar must pass all examinations and maintain high academic standards (70% grade average), failing which the scholarship can be withdrawn.
  4. The terms and manner in which the scholarship is disbursed will be decided by Sunway College KL and Victoria University. All decisions made by the joint Sunway University – Victoria University Scholarship Committee are final.

The Sunway CIS-ECA Scholarship 2025 is open to all Chinese Independent School (CIS) students who sat for the UEC examination in 2024. Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students for 2025 February, March and April intakes only.

Degree Programmes

  • BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance
  • BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies
  • Bachelor of Business Analytics (Hons)
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Business Studies
  • BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship
  • Bachelor (Hons) in Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Analysis
  • BSc (Hons) Financial Economics
  • BSc (Hons) Global Supply Chain Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Statistical Data Modelling
  • BSc (Hons) in International Business
  • BSc (Hons) Marketing
  • Victoria University Bachelor of Business (Majors: Accounting, Banking and Finance, Financial Risk Management,International Trade, Management and Innovation, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics Management)
  • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) (Data Analytics)
  • BSc (Hons) Information Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Computer Networking & Security)
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Mechatronic, Engineering (Robotics) with Honours
  • BSc (Hons) in Culinary Management
  • BSc (Hons) in Conventions & Events Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management
  • BSc (Hons) Psychology
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedicine
  • BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology
  • BA (Hons) in Advertising & Branding
  • BA (Hons) Communication
  • BA (Hons) Design Communication
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Digital Film Production
  • BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Contemporary Music (Audio Technology)
  • BA (Hons) Music Performance
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Theatre Production

Diploma Programmes

  • Diploma in Culinary Arts
  • Diploma in Events Management
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Diploma in Graphic and Multimedia Design
  • Diploma in Interior Design
  • Diploma in Performing Arts
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Finance
  • Diploma in Computer Science
  • Diploma in Information Technology
  • Diploma in Communication
  • Diploma in Digital Creative Content
  • Diploma in Fashion Design Technology
  • Diploma in Fashion Media
  • Diploma in Interactive New Media

Professional Accounting Programmes 

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

Open to students who:

  • Are sitting for Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 2024
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) results meet Sunway's programme entry requirements.
  • Active or have held positions of responsibility in school or in extra-curricular activities such as sports, societies, clubs or uniformed bodies, or have contributed back to the community, championed a cause, or started entrepreneurial ventures.

Please attach a school recommendation letter and your personal statement.

Note: Selection of scholars, eligibility for the scholarship, and scholarship amount awarded, are at the sole discretion of the Sunway Scholarship Committee. In the event of a dispute, the decision made by the Sunway Scholarship Committee is final.

Degree Programmes
Scholarship awards worth RM8,000, RM 10,000,RM 12,000 or RM15,000 per annum.

Diploma Programmes
Scholarship awards worth RM 8,000 or RM 10,000 per annum.

Professional Accounting Programme
Scholarship awards worth RM8,000 or RM10,000 for the whole programme.

25 February 2025

Prepare the necessary documents and submit your application before the deadline.

Apply online at:
https://bit.ly/sunwayuniversityciseca2025

Application Form PDF

For enquiries, please email uecscholarship@sunway.edu.my

Or

Contact:
Ms Eileen Kor
019-2651394
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Awarded to High School Students in recognition of their excellent trial result, extracurricular activities and personal statement prior to receiving actual result and admissions into a new programme in Sunway College (KL).

  1. Local and international students studying in Malaysia completing final high school examinations:
    • O-Levels/IGCSE/OSSD (final exam sitting in November 2024 and June 2025)
    • SPM 2024 (exam in January 2025)
  2. Achieved 70%/As above in minimum 4 subjects in your trial examination results.
  3. Actively involved in Extra-Curricular Activities in the form of any of these 3 categories:
    • Clubs & Societies
    • Competition & Events (Participation, awards, etc.)
    • Community Involvement or Initiatives / Startups

RM 4,000 up to Full Scholarship Tuition Fee*
*Terms & Conditions apply

  1. Fill in the Online Application Form here.
  2. There are 6 Sections to this Online Application. Please answer every section.
  3. To complete your application, you will need to share a Google folder sharing link or email the following to specialscholarship@sunway.edu.my:
    • Scanned Identification Card
    • Scanned Trial Result Slips
    • Scanned certificates of participation/pictures in extra-curricular activities
  1. The application deadline is:
    • SPM 2024 (exam in January 2025) – 28 February 2025, 5pm
    • O-Level/IGCSE (final exam sitting in June 2025) – 19 May 2025, 5pm
    • Ontario Grade 11 (final exam sitting in June 2025) – 19 May 2025, 5pm

1.    The Sunway College Special Scholarship (referred to hereafter as the Scholarship) is offered strictly to full-time registered students for Pre-University, Professional Accounting and selected Diploma programmes at Sunway College.

2.    Application for the scholarship is based on trial / mock results, forecast is accepted on a case-to-case basis. Upon actual results being released, results must meet the minimum programme entry requirement. A copy of the actual results must be provided to the Scholarship Committee. In the event the recipient fails to meet the minimum programme entry requirements, the scholarship offer will automatically be revoked.

3.    The awarded Scholarship takes the form of a tuition fee deduction (to be implemented from the 1st semester onwards) and does not cover general fees, exam fees, re-sit or re-enrolment fees and accommodation fees, which must be paid by all scholarship recipients where applicable.

4.    The Scholarship recipient is required to pay the enrolment fee of RM700 (non-refundable) upon acceptance of the Scholarship by a given period by Sunway College, and the balance of the fees due (after deduction) on or before the commencement date of the programme, failing which the Scholarship will be considered null and void.

5.    Sunway College reserves the right to review the Scholarship awarded on a semester basis. Scholarship may be withdrawn, in the event of gross misconduct, failure to meet the required academic grades, or withdrawal by the recipient.

6.    For students who are eligible for several forms of discounts by Sunway Education Group or Sunway Group (e.g. Staff Discount, Sibling Discount, etc.), the awarded Scholarship will be applicable on the net balance of the tuition fee payable after the deduction of the relevant discount/bursary and NOT on the total sum of the tuition fee.

7.    Recipients are eligible for only one (1) type of Sunway College / Sunway University scholarship per application period. The one with the highest quantum will automatically apply.

8.    The scholarship committee emphasizes the importance of complete and truthful information in all application materials. Any discovery of false or misleading statements may lead to the withdrawal of the scholarship and potential ineligibility for future awards.

9.    The scholarship awarded is for the programme and intake granted. If there are changes, the Scholarship Committee must be informed immediately. Any approval for special cases is at the absolute discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Failure to attend the programme on the given intake date will also result in an immediate termination of scholarship.

10.    Sunway College reserves the right to involve the Scholarship recipients in interviews, advertisements, photography or other publicity-related activities for the purpose of promoting the educational institution.

11.    Sunway College reserves the right to alter, add or delete any of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship scheme at any point in time as and when Sunway College deems necessary. In the event of a dispute on the eligibility for the Scholarship, the decision made by the Scholarship Committee is final and no appeals will be entertained.

12.    Upon accepting this award, the recipient is deemed to have accepted all terms and conditions stipulated here.

13.    All personal data provided may be used by or on behalf of Sunway College / Sunway University in processing of scholarship application, announcement of event details, programmes, marketing information, collection of feedback and any other purposes. All data collected will be handled in strict accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010 guidelines.
 

You may contact us via email at specialscholarship@sunway.edu.my