Deadline:
30 June, 2017
SCHOLARSHIP
INFO
OCBC
scholarship is open to students who have gained admission or are eligible for
admission into first year full-time
undergraduate studies at selected Malaysian universities. We also welcome
first year students of these universities to apply.
CRITERIA
·
Malaysian citizen
·
Minimum 7As in Sijil
Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM); or 5As in Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
·
Minimum 2As in Sijil
Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM); or 2As in GCE A-Level
·
Minimum Cumulative
Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 in Matriculation/Foundation Studies
·
Minimum CGPA of 3.50
for existing first year undergraduates
·
Holds leadership
positions in extra-curricular activities, societies and clubs in school/university
·
Possesses a dynamic
personality with excellent communication and critical thinking skills
·
Must not be a
recipient of any other scholarship or award from any other organisations and/or
institutions
·
Family household
income of below RM 5,000 monthly
PREFERRED
DISCIPLINE
- Accountancy and Finance
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Arts and Social Sciences
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Actuarial Science
- Engineering
- Law
Beginning 2016, two categories of
scholarship are offered. The annual value of each is as follow:
·
RM12,000
per year per student who has gained admission into a selected Malaysian public
university
·
RM23,000
per year per student who has gained admission into a selected Malaysian private
university
The scholarship is tenable for the minimum period required to complete a
course leading to a first degree - subject to consistent and excellent
academic performance.
Bond
All candidates will be required to avail
themselves for employment at OCBC Bank. However, if for any reason the Bank
decides this is not needed, or is unable to employ the candidate, it will duly
release him or her from this requirement.
HOW TO
APPLY
- Complete the application form that can be downloaded HERE
- Prepare an essay of 800 words on the topic below:
"Have you been in leadership positions in school/university? If yes, what
are the biggest challenges you have faced and what have you learned from
it?"
- Ensure all documents required are submitted along. You can download the scholarship checklist HERE
Please send in completed application form,
essay and supporting documents (as listed in the scholarship checklist) to the
address below before or
latest on 30 June 2017:
OCBC Public Scholarship MALAYSIA
Human Resources
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
5th Floor, Wisma Lee Rubber, 1 Jalan Melaka, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Human Resources
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad
5th Floor, Wisma Lee Rubber, 1 Jalan Melaka, 50100 Kuala Lumpur
Attention: Eileen Saw
** Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview session.
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