SUNRISE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (UNDERGRADUATE)

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Provider Name: SUNRISE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Provider Type: NGO/Foundation
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CATEGORY 1: MERIT BASED AWARDS

Applicable to tertiary education for undergraduate programmes only in any field of studies.

Eligibility

Must be Malaysians aged 25 years and below as at 1st January of every calendar year.
Must have applied to and be accepted by one of the top ranking Universities in the world on a full time basis.
Possess excellent academic records with a minimum CGPA score of 3.5 or equivalent. Four(4) As in the Sijil Tinggi Pelarajan Malaysia (STPM) or 'A' Level examination.
Scholarship awards will only be offered to successful candidates upon enrolment into the respective tertiary education institutions applied which are the top ranking universities in the world.
Possess strong leadership skills and is active in extra-curricular activities and/or social community services.
Must not be under any bond with other foundations/organizations or recipient of any scholarships, or financial awards from any educational institutions/government/organisations/foundations.

Terms and conditions of scholarship

Value of scholarship will depend on the course of study applied and will cover tuition fees only.
Tenure of the scholarship is for the minimum period required by the recipient to complete the course subject always to term and condition 4 below.
Recipient will not be bonded.
Renewal of scholarship will be subject to recipient achieving a minimum CGPA score of 3.5 or equivalent. Recipient must submit their results of the current year’s studies to Sunrise Education Foundation Evaluation Committee (“SEFEC”) for review.
Recipient is not allowed to change course without the prior written consent of SEFEC.
Recipient must not be subsequently under any bond with or recipient of any scholarships, or financial aid or awards from other educational institutions/government/ organisations or foundations during the course of studies.

CATEGORY 2: NEEDS BASED AWARDS

a. Tertiary Education
Applicable to undergraduate courses in a local public university only.

Eligibility

Must be Malaysians aged 25 years and below as at 1st January of every calendar year.
Must have obtained or awaiting admission to study at an approved and recognized local public university on a full time basis.
Aggregate gross household income of the parents/guardians must not exceed RM2,500.00 per month. Certified supporting documents are required. This criterion will be reviewed together with the number of dependents in the family. This condition is not applicable to orphans.
While needs is the key criteria, the applicant is required to meet a minimum standard of academic performance to be considered for the award. Minimum standard of academic performance is defined as no failures in any subjects and a minimum CGPA score of 3.0 or equivalent.
Scholarship awards will only be offered to successful candidates upon enrolment into the university.
Possess strong leadership skills and active involvement in school extracurricular activities and/or social community services.
Must not be under any bond with other foundations/organisations or recipient of any scholarships, financial aid or awards from other educational institutions/ government/organisations/foundations.

Terms and conditions of scholarship

Value of the scholarship is RM7,000.00 per academic year to cover tuition fees, and other incidental expenses such as administrative and processing fees where applicable, up to the respective award limit to enable enrolment into the university.
Tenure of the scholarship is for the minimum period required by the recipient to complete the course subject always to term and condition 4 below.
Recipient will not be bonded.
Renewal of scholarship is subject to review based on satisfactory academic progress i.e. no failures in any subject. Successful applicants are required to submit results of their current year’s studies to SEFEC for review.
Recipient is not allowed to change course without the prior written consent of the SEFEC.
Recipient must not be subsequently under any bond with or recipient of any scholarships, or financial aid or awards from other educational institutions/ government/organisations/foundations.

Course:

Application Status: OPEN FOR APPLICATION
Closing Date: 30-Apr-2011
Extra Info:

Application for scholarship can be made online at the link below. For those without internet access you may obtain a hard copy from the Foundation directly.
Please submit the duly completed Application form (if submitting by hand) and the following documents (where applicable) directly to the Foundation:
	1.	One passport-sized photograph
	2.	A copy of Identity Card / Birth Certificate
	3.	Certified true copy of relevant examination results / certificate
	4.	Certified true copy of School Leaving Certificate and Testimonial from previous institution / school attended.
	5.	Certified true copy of latest Income Tax Notice of Assessment / EA Form from parents or guardians. In the absence of the latest Income Tax Notice of Assessment/EA Form, please provide a letter of reference or supporting document(s) on financial status. Letters of reference by parents, immediate family members or relatives of applicant are not acceptable.
	6.	Certified true copy of Letter of Offer from University / College, if applicable.
Applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained.

DEADLINES FOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
A. TERTIARY EDUCATION
The Sunrise Education Foundation Committee must receive the completed Application and documentation by 30th April. Successful applicants will be informed of the Committee's decision latest by 30th June. Only short-listed applicants will be notified.