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Yale-NUS Heads Out to Talk to the World!

2012-04-28T01:00:00.002-07:00

Dear Prospective Students, Parents, Friends,
Things have been going full steam ahead here at the Yale-NUS College Office of Admissions over the past month! We have received our first set of applications in our Special Inaugural Round of Admissions and it’s been a busy April with all our reading and interviewing. With the last stretch of the admissions cycle ahead of us, we expect to release decisions very soon. Everyone who has submitted a complete application will hear back from us by 15 May 2012 at the very latest.
This summer, Yale-NUS College will be traveling around the world! Yale-NUS College and Yale University will hit the road together in May and June 2012 for a series of public information sessions in some very exciting cities. Come check us out at these venues: http://www.yale-nus.edu.sg/index.php/events.html - more locations and events will be added to this page over the coming weeks.
We also have an exciting announcement to make: Yale-NUS College is now officially a member of the Common Application (https://www.commonapp.org/CommonApp/default.aspx). This means that if you apply to US colleges or universities using the Common App later this year, you can use this same application to apply to Yale-NUS College in any of our Regular Rounds of Admissions (http://yale-nus.edu.sg/index.php/apply/application-process/application-deadlines.html). This saves you the hassle of filling out many different applications!
And lastly, as many of you would know, Yale-NUS College has been making the headlines over the past 2 weeks. We have reposted various articles and commentaries on our Yale-NUS blog (www.yalenusblog.com), so do come check us out and let us know what you think.
As always, if you have any questions, please email us at admissions@yale-nus.edu.sg – we promise to get back to you as soon as we can.

Best wishes,
Yale-NUS College Admissions

Education & Further Studies Fair - A must attend event for SPM and STPM school leavers

2012-03-07T10:20:00.000-08:00

http://doctorjob.com.my/events/all-you-want-to-know-about-what-to-do-after-spm-stpm

Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman now opens for application

2012-02-29T23:35:00.002-08:00

Quoted from the website(http://yayasantar.org.my/BTAR.html):

Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman mempelawa permohonan daripada Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan untuk ditawarkan BIASISWA TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN. Biasiswa ini diwujudkan untuk mengenang jasa Almarhum Y.T.M. Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj sebagai Perdana Menteri Pertama dan Bapa Kemerdekaan Malaysia. Penerima akan dipilih daripada pelajar yang berjaya melalui proses pemilihan yang rapi dan digelar Tunku Scholars.

SYARAT-SYARAT PERMOHONAN

(a) Syarat Asas

(i) Warganegara Malaysia.

(ii) Umur tidak melebihi 25 tahun pada tarikh tutup permohonan.

(b) Syarat Kelayakan Akademik dan Ko-kurikulum

(i) Pelajar STPM / Asas / Matrikulasi yang lulus minimum PNGK 3.75.

(ii) Pemohon juga dibuka kepada pelajar-pelajar yang sedang dalam pengajian ijazah pertama IPT dalam negara jika mencapai minimum PNGK 3.75.

(iii) Kepujian dalam Bahasa Malaysia dan Bahasa Inggeris di peringkat SPM.

(iv) Memiliki kualiti kepimpinan yang terserlah dan penyertaan yang aktif dalam kokurikulum (terutama di peringkat luar sekolah).

* Calon yang berjaya hanya ditentukan selepas menerima keputusan sebenar peperiksaan. Pemberian biasiswa tertakluk kepada pemohon diterima masuk Institusi Pengajian Tinggi tempatan Negara.

(c) Syarat Tambahan

(i) Penerima BIASISWA TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN diperlukan berkhidmat untuk negara sekurang-kurangnya lima (5) tahun selepas tamat pengajian yang ditaja.

KADAR BIASISWA

Kadar Biasiswa adalah mengikut kadar yang berkuat kuasa semasa. Pemberian Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman ditetentukan secara muktamad dan mutlak oleh Lembaga Pemegang Amanah Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman.

PERMOHONAN

Klik DI SINI untuk memuat turun Borang Permohonan Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman.

Tarikh permohonan : 1 hingga 30 Mac 2012

Hanya calon yang disenarai pendek akan dipanggil untuk temuduga.

Pemohon yang tidak dihubungi selepas 3 bulan dianggap tidak berjaya.

PENERIMA ANUGERAH PINGAT TUNKU

2010

1. Danial bin Abdul Rahman - Pingat Tunku (Emas)

2011

1. Ng Rong Xiang - Pingat Tunku (Emas)

Updates from Yale-NUS College

2012-01-05T23:47:00.000-08:00

Dear Scholarshipages readers,

Happy New Year from Yale-NUS College!

2012 is going to be an EXCITING year for Yale-NUS College, as we hire our first set of faculty members, conduct our inaugural round of admissions, and break ground on our amazing new campus.

Some not-to-be-missed recent highlights include:

The official announcement of two additional degree programs. In addition to the Double Degree Program with Law, Yale-NUS will also offer a Concurrent Degree with Environmental Studiesprogram at Yale – this is a five-year program that gives Yale-NUS students the opportunity to earn a Master of Environmental Management degree from Yale’s top-ranked School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. As part of their experience, Yale-NUS students will spend a semester during their third year taking classes at Yale with Yale students and faculty and will spend their fifth year of study at Yale as well. Click here for more information on this amazing new program: http://yale-nus.edu.sg/Concurrent-Degree-with-YFES.html.
Our brand new admissions brochure, containing a ton of new information on the innovative curriculum, campus life, and guaranteed overseas opportunities, is now up on our Yale-NUS website! Check it out at: http://yale-nus.edu.sg/doc/Yale-NUS-College-Admissions-Prospectus.pdf
The first-ever Yale-NUS College Open House on Sunday, 15^th January 2012, which will feature an information session by Jeremiah Quinlan, our Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, on what is so unique and powerful about Yale-NUS; a special lecture by our inaugural Dean of Faculty Professor Charles Bailyn, showcasing the rigorous and interdisciplinary essence of a Yale-NUS education, and a walking tour of University Town, the temporary home of Yale-NUS College for the first 1.5 years. Click here to register if you haven’t already: https://apply.yale-nus.edu.sg/register/openhousejan2012

More exciting news: the Yale-NUS College J.Y Pillay Distinguished Visiting Professor, Sir Peter Crane FRS, will be in Singapore in a couple of weeks’ time and will give a special lecture on 17^th January 2012, on “The Future of Plants: Conservation and Use in the 21^st Century”. Seats at this lecture are VERY limited and only available on a first-come-first served basis, so click here (https://apply.yale-nus.edu.sg/register/talk17jan2011) to read a description and register to reserve a place!

Finally, if you are a prospective student interested in Yale-NUS, mark your calendar for the opening of ourSpecial Inaugural Round of Admissions (http://yale-nus.edu.sg/Special-Inaugural-Round-of-Admissions.html) on 1^st February 2012 – that is the date our online application portal will open and we will start accepting applications for our very first class in 2013 (and 2014 for the males who have a National Service obligation). Want to get a head start on preparing in advance for your application? The Yale admissions website has some handy tips on what you should be thinking about, so you can check it out for some good advice:http://admissions.yale.edu/advice-putting-together-your-application

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to drop us an email at admissions@yale-nus.edu.sg – we love hearing from you.

Best wishes,

Yale-NUS College Admissions

www.yale-nus.edu.sg

www.facebook.com/yalenuscollege

Yale-NUS College Admission

2011-11-04T19:32:00.000-07:00

Just received this email from Yale-NUS College in Singapore and we are so excited to share this information with our readers. Quoted from the email:

"Dear Prospective Students, Parents & Friends,

Greetings from Yale-NUS College!

For those of you taking the GCE A-Level examinations, we know that you are currently in the midst of exam preparation, and wanted to drop you a note to wish you all the best for your papers!

We also want to share some exciting news about Yale-NUS. Our Admissions team has been talking to many of you at various points throughout this year at our events and school visits, and realized that there were some key questions that constantly came up about applications and admissions! So we’ve updated our website with these popular FAQs, such as:

Is there a magical set of courses, grades and essay topics that will guarantee admission to Yale-NUS?
Who should write my teacher recommendations?
Which Round of Admissions should I apply in?

Whenever you need a break from studying, take a moment to check out the updated FAQs page at: http://yale-nus.edu.sg/Admissions-and-Financial-Aid-FAQ.html

We have also lined up a fabulous series of events for you starting in January next year. These include our very first Yale-NUS College Open House, a public seminar by an amazing Yale professor who will be receiving one of the first endowed professorship positions at Yale-NUS College (stay tuned to find out who), and more! Full details will be released in our next email, together with information on how to register for these great events.

Again, for those who are taking your examinations, good luck and all the best!"

Masters Scholarship: Colombo Long-Term Scholarship

2011-08-09T01:40:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from: http://www.colombo-plan.org/ltsp.php

The Long-Term Scholarship Programme (LTSP) was a hallmark of the Colombo Plan during its early years until 1989. On the recommendations of the 38th Consultative Committee Meeting held in Colombo in 2001, the LTSP was re-established in 2004 as an important contribution of the Colombo Plan for the benefit of member countries. Recently, the LTSP is also made as a part of PPA/E. The LTSP is only offered for post-graduate studies at Master’s level.

Post-graduate scholarships are offered by the government of Malaysia at the Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign Relations (IDFR), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), University Putra Malaysia (UPM) and International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). Republic of Korea offers scholarships to study at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management in Korea. While Singapore offers scholarships to study at the National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the Singapore Management University (SMU).

Areas of study cover a wide spectrum of subjects from IT Management, Agriculture, Social Sciences, Environmental, Diplomacy and International Relations and Public Policy. In total, Colombo Plan offers 46 scholarships per year to the member countries. From 2005 until 2009, the Colombo Plan had sponsored 93 scholars in various fields under the LTSP.

Application Requirements:

1. Applicants must not already have Master’s degree.

2. Must not be over 45 years old.

3. Must have relevant work experience in related fields for 5 years and above.

4. Must be a citizen of Colombo Plan member countries.

5. Applicants must be endorsed and nominated by the Colombo Plan member countries National Focal Points.

6. All applicants must have obtained a minimum score of 550 for TOEFL and Band 6.0 for IELTS within the past 2 years as a proof of English Language proficiency.

7. The applicants must be certified medically fit by qualified medical professionals from their home countries.

8. Only completed applications with all required supporting documents i.e. academic transcripts, copy of degrees or diplomas, medical test report and IELTS or TOEFL test score will be processed.

9. Applicants are also subjected to the university admission requirements which may vary for each university.

Yayasan Tun Suffian Scholarship

2011-07-06T02:50:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from: http://tunsuffianfoundation.org/scholarship.html

Since its establishment on 11 June 2002 the Tun Suffian Foundation, under the Joint Royal Patronage of Their Royal Highnesses the Sultan and the Raja Permaisuri of Perak, has, among other things, provided financial assistance to young Malaysians pursuing law studies and young lawyers attending educational seminars and conferences both here and abroad.

The Cambridge Tun Suffian Scholarship (modelled on the Rhodes Scholarships, the oldest international fellowships initiated after the death of Cecil Rhodes in 1902 to bring outstanding students to the University of Oxford) has received official recognition from the authorities at Cambridge. In March 2008, Low Weng Tchung, a Perak-born Malaysian student became the first Tun Suffian Scholar at Cambridge where he obtained a first class in the LLM degree.

In December 2009, Azlin binti Sabtu, a Senior Federal Counsel at the Malaysian Attorney-General’s Chambers became the second Tun Suffia Cambridge Scholar. She has successfully pursued the LLM degree with honours at Cambridge.

In line with its principal objective to perpetuate the good name of the late Tun, the Foundation had commissioned a distinguished author, Professor Salleh Buang, to write a book, reflective of the life and philosophy of the great mentor entitled “In Service Of The Law-Simplicity & Greatness-Tun Suffian’s Legacy.” The book has been a sell-out and is currently out of print.

The Board awarded a financial grant to Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to facilitate a research group headed by Assoc Prof Dr Ismail Bin Omar to review the National Land Code 1965, the torrens-system upon which it is based has lasted over a century and is in dire need of being updated and amended.

It has also agreed to sponsor a group from the University of Malaya Law Faculty to publish a book containing Tun Suffian’s judgments on Public Law with commentaries.

In addition to the Tun Suffian Cambridge Scholarship, the Foundation, subject to availability of qualified applicants, is also offering the following awards to students studying at Malaysian public universities:
1. 5 LLB merit-based scholarships;
2. 5 LLB merit/need based scholarships;
3. 11 LLM merit-based scholarships; and
4. 12 PhD merit-based Scholarships for fields of study which need not be related to law.

Except for those pursuing the PhD in selected Malaysian universities, these scholarships are open only to Malaysian citizens.

PROCEDURE FOR THE APPLICATION OF SCHOLARSHIPS:

All applications for scholarships (except for the Tun Suffian Cambridge Scholarship, for which see below) are to be submitted to the DEANS of the respective universities, who shall thereafter forward to the Honorary Secretary at the following address:

Tun Suffian Foundation Secretariat
Bangunan Sultan Azlan Shah, University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

LLM- Local Universities - Deadline for applications: 31 July

Candidates must submit a copy of the letter of admission within two months of obtaining admission to pursue the LLM course.

• Applicants must submit completed forms- this includes a 500-word essay (in English) as to why they would like to pursue the course.

• Applicants must submit a reference letter from a referee (academic).

LLB - Local Universities - Deadline for applications: 31 August

Candidates must submit a copy of the letter of admission to the university as proof of admission. If there are second or third year students, they should submit previous years’ results.

• Applicants must submit completed forms- this includes a 500-word essay (in English) as to why they would like to pursue the course.

• Applicants must submit a reference letter from a referee (academic).

PhD - Local Universities

Deadline: within two months of receipt of formal letter of admission to pursue the PhD degree from university.

• Candidates must submit a copy of the letter of admission to the university as proof of admission.

• Applicants must submit completed forms- this includes a 500-word essay (in English) as to why they would like to pursue the course.

• Applicants must submit a reference letter from a referee (academic).

LLM - University of Cambridge

Deadline for applications: within two months of receipt of a formal letter of admission to pursue the LLM degree from the University.

• Applications are to be submitted directly to the University of Cambridge Board of Graduate Studies in the appropriate Graduate Admission and Scholarship Application Form (GRADSAF), attaching therewith all relevant particulars required from the applicant.

• Arrangements have already been made for the authorities at Cambridge to forward all applications to the Honorary Secretary at the Foundation’s Secretariat at the Faculty of Law of the University of Malaya.

For enquiries about Scholarships, or any other aspect of our work, please e-mail to secreteriate@tunsuffianfoundation.org

1MDB grants for 500 top scorers who failed to get PSD scholarships

2011-06-06T04:36:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2011%2F6%2F6%2Fnation%2F20110606142234&sec=nation

Published: Monday June 6, 2011 MYT 2:15:00 PM
Updated: Monday June 6, 2011 MYT 3:30:14 PM

PUTRAJAYA: Top SPM scorers who did not get Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships will be given 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) grants to study in local public and private universities.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Nazri Aziz said Monday that 500 special education grants would be disbursed by 1MDB to rejected applicants.

He said that 300 of those scholarships would be given to bumiputra students while 200 would go to non-bumiputra students.

Priority would be given to applicants who got 8A+ but failed to get a PSD scholarship, he said.

However, bumiputra applicants from Sabah dan Sarawak with 6A+ and 5A+ would be considered, taking into consideration their parents' income and where they went to school, he told reporters after chairing the IMDB Scholarship meeting with representatives from Barisan Nasional's component parties at the Parliament building.

“Only the applicants from Sabah and Sarawak will be given greater flexibility on academic requirements. Bumiputra applicants from the peninsular have to comply with the pre-conditions academic and parents' income,” he said.

Those who had received other scholarships would not be considered, he added.
The scholarships to public universities would be worth RM7,500 a year and scholarships for study of critical courses in private universities would be worth RM15,000 a year while grants for non-critical courses would be worth RM7,5000, he said.

PSD would meet Tuesday to shortlist the candidates and the final list would be presented to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak before it was announced, he said.

Hot news! All 9A+ to be awarded PILN, all 8A+ be awarded Matrik/PIDN.

2011-05-31T03:35:00.000-07:00

Forwarded news from Poobalan, the suggestion of making all 9A+ to be awarded PILN and all 8A+ be awarded Matrik/PIDN has been made by the meeting today between Barisan National parties, Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, and Public Service Department (JPA). They will put this suggestion to be discussed in cabinet tomorrow.

Quoted text from Mr. S K Devamany's Twitter (http://twitter.com/#!/skdevamany/status/75479951343751170):

@skdevamany S K Devamany

Meeting on JPA with Datuk Nazri on behalf of MIC. For cabinet's decision tomm : all 9A+ to be awarded PILN, all 8A+ be awarded Matrik/PIDN.

2 hours ago via Twitter for iPad

One, Fly and Hot FM Scholarship

2011-05-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

One FM, Fly FM and Hot FM collaborating with Saito College to give out a scholarship to a deserving student who has exhibited strong academic performance and an inclination towards creativity. The Scholarship offers the student financial aid to pursue his/her higher education and also an opportunity to undergo internship with Hot FM, Fly FM and One FM.

Under this scholarship scheme, (1) student will be fully sponsored on tuition fees for entry in one of the following:
➢ Diploma in Creative Advertising
➢ Diploma in Graphic Design
➢ Diploma in Multimedia Design

Online applications must reach us not later than 10th June 2011. Late applicants will not be entertained.

Who can apply?
For those who are planning to pursue undergraduate studies at Saito College

Eligibility
• Malaysian citizen aged below 20 years old in 2011
• Applicants must demonstrate consistent and outstanding results
• Obtained at least 4A’s in SPM
• Posses’ strong leadership skills and be active in extra co curricular activities
• Not bonded with other companies/organizations.
• Applicants should not have received any scholarship or other monetary assistance from
any other organizations
• Must have proof on financial needs

Terms and Conditions
• This scholarship is only for full time duration and course conducted at Saito College Malaysia
• Scholarship recipient are also subjected to terms and conditions set by Saito College
• Decisions of the Media Prima Radio Networks Scholar on all matter pertaining the scholarship shall be final and binding. No correspondence will be entertained
• Media Prima Radio Networks & Saito College reserves the right to amend/modify the terms and conditions of the scholarship from time to time as deemed appropriate
• (1) successful applicant shall sign the offer letter for the scholarship and other documents required

Value of scholarship
RM32,100 inclusive of tuition fees

How to Apply?
• Applicants must complete the online 'One, Fly and Hot FM Scholarship’ form and submit the following supporting documents:
➢ Updated resume- including applicants co-curricular/ extra-curricular activities, achievements
➢ (1) artwork portfolio
➢ Parents/ Guardian income tax J-Form
➢ Highest education qualifications. Eg, SPM
➢ Passport size photo

Criteria of selection
• Short listed candidates will have to attend an interview with the committee for final selection
• In selecting the potential candidate, the committee will take into account the following criteria’s
➢ Candidate creativity potential
➢ Academic and co-curricular background

Text quoted from: http://lol.onefm.com.my/privileges/saito/saito_scholarship.asp

Nazri says never promised scholarships abroad to all top scorers

2011-05-26T03:44:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/nazri-says-never-promised-scholarships-abroad-to-all-top-scorers/

By Clara Chooi

May 24, 2011

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz has reminded Malaysians that Putrajaya never promised scholarships abroad to all SPM top scorers as the dispute grew over the distribution of the grants.

Instead, he said, the government had only committed itself to ensuring that all top scorers in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) public examination would be guaranteed places in both local and foreign institutions.

“We never said that all 9A+ students would be sent overseas. But we did promise that they would get places, whether in local or foreign universities,” the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department told The Malaysian Insider when contacted.

Nazri (picture), who is in charge of the Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships, agreed that the government had allocated 1,500 overseas scholarships to top students but stressed that of the total, only 300 were given based entirely on merit to students scoring straight 9A+.

The remaining 1,200 overseas grants, he said, were distributed according to those qualified within four categories — Sabah Bumiputeras (five per cent), Sarawak Bumiputeras (five per cent), social composition or the population’s racial composition (60 per cent) and socially handicapped (10 per cent).

The grants, he added, would only be awarded to applicants who emerged top in their scholarship interviews with the PSD.

Those who did not make the cut, however, would still be given scholarships to study in local universities, said Nazri.

He explained that currently over 360 students fell within the merit category which offers only 300 awards, resulting in over 60 failing to obtain the overseas scholarships.

“This means they may or may not qualify for remaining 1,200 grants. It depends on how they fare in the interviews.

“Perhaps those who did not manage to get it were not very impressive in their interviews. We take into consideration not just their results but also on their co-curriculum activities and how they fared in their interviews.

“However, even if they fail here, they will still be given spots in local institutions,” he said.

As such, Nazri continued to pile criticism on MCA Youth chief Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong for harping on the issue and complaining of power abuse in the PSD.

Wee, who is also deputy education minister, is leading the escalating protest over the matter after complaining last week that 363 straight A+ students had failed to get the scholarships although Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak had agreed last year that all students scoring 8A+ and above will receive PSD scholarships.

A check by The Malaysian Insider on Najib’s statement last year revealed that the prime minister had promised scholarships to all straight 9A+ students in both local and foreign universities.

“So if you do not have the facts, do not talk. I have opposition MPs who are trying to help students coming to see me... they do not go to the press.

“But Wee, a BN MP and a deputy minister, is going to the press and shouting in public for cheap publicity without even seeing me to understand the real issue,” said Nazri.

MIC compiling 300 PSD scholarship appeals

2011-05-25T06:59:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/24/nation/8744682&sec=nation

KUALA LUMPUR: The MIC has received more than 300 appeals from parents and students on Public Service Department (PSD) scholarships, said deputy president Datuk Dr S. Subramaniam.

Some of the students were offered scholarships for unrelated courses, while some were denied scholarships, he said.

The appeals would be compiled before a meeting with the PSD director-general, he said after launching the UCSI University’s fourth annual career fair here.

TEVT and ILKA application results are out now!

2011-05-22T01:51:00.000-07:00

Semakan Keputusan Permohonan Kemasukan Ke Program Sijil Dan Diploma Institusi Pendidikan Teknikal & Latihan Vokasional (TEVT) & Institusi Latihan Kemahiran Awam (ILKA) Tahun 2011

You may check your result via this link: https://online.mohe.gov.my/upu/keputusan_tevtilka/

GTI Asia's Postgrad Education Fair

2011-05-20T10:13:00.001-07:00

For express entry please register now at http://gtimedia.asia/fair/

KPLSPM June 2011 Intake's result is out!

2011-05-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

You can check your result now by logging in to http://www.didik.my/kplspm/

SUPP ready to help JPA scholarship rejects

2011-05-19T04:37:00.000-07:00

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/18/sarawak/8701246&sec=sarawak

KUCHING: Students who applied for Public Service Department (JPA) scholarships this year have been advised to check the status of their applications on the department’s official website.

In stating this yesterday, SUPP education bureau executive secretary Calvin Chin said: “Students who are successful in their applications must acknowledge their acceptance of the offer the latest by this Friday.

“Failure to do so would mean that they have rejected the offer by the government.”

Chin said the bureau would look into cases of those who failed to get the scholarships to do degree programmes both overseas and locally.

“We will only look into cases of those who secured at least 8A1’s in the SPM examination last year but failed in their application,” he said, adding that those offered courses not to their preference could also approach SUPP.

Students can contact SUPP headquarters at 082-246 999 for more information.

JPA Scholarship applicant can appeal via MIC

2011-05-19T04:25:00.000-07:00

Credits to poobalan.com for the article! Another good news for students who want to appeal for their JPA scholarships! While we posted about MCA addresses appeals for JPA scholarships, MIC may be another alternative way for students to appeal for their JPA scholarships. You may want to take a reference about our previous post: How to write a good JPA scholarships Appeal Letter.

Source: http://poobalan.com/eduhelp/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=131:jpa-scholarship-applicant-can-appeal-via-mic&catid=49:spm-leavers&Itemid=69

Just got feedback from MIC. Earlier, Deputy Minister SK Devamany tweeted here and here about receiving many appeals and will be compiling them. Then got feedback from MIC Higher Education Bureau facebook page on the contact info:

Kindly contact Mr.Prakash Rao 0122343949 , Mathava Rao +60169510431 or Mahaganapathy Dass 0122231702 Fax : 0388883363 tq

So, those wanting to appeal, please contact them.

JPA should ensure scholars return

2011-05-19T04:16:00.000-07:00

A meaningful article, forwarded from The Star, which is written by a student who is currently studying in University of California, Berkeley.

Source: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2011/5/16/focus/8689732&sec=focus

I AM a fourth-year student at the University of California, Berkeley, USA, and also a JPA scholar.

While I am thankful for the JPA scholarship, I cannot fail to note the lackadaisical method which JPA employs to ensure that its scholars return home and serve the nation after graduation, especially those who are not in the fields of medicine and law.

Ideally, the JPA scholarship should serve the purpose of harnessing Malaysia’s best talent for the public service of the nation.

But many JPA-sponsored students I know have not returned home upon graduation from overseas institutions.

The story would go like this. The JPA scholar reports to Putrajaya after graduation, and then tries to apply for jobs with the Government. If he does not hear from JPA within 12 months, he is released from his six-year bond.

Indeed, many do not hear from the Government within 12 months.

I have also heard of JPA scholars who genuinely wanted to serve the Government but could not, because JPA was unable to give them any postings.

If JPA does not have enough jobs for its scholars, it should at least ensure that scholars return to work within the country for six years, or else pay back the Government.

For the reasons stated, the JPA scholarship has become much sought after. It is effectively a bond-free scholarship.

This is a far cry from scholarships awarded by corporations such as Petronas, Khazanah and Bank Negara, which are strict with their scholars when it comes to returning home after studying abroad.

It doesn’t make sense to spend hundreds of thousands of ringgit per scholar and then let them do whatever they want after graduation.

I have had a hard time explaining to those of other nationalities why my scholarship’s bond is pretty much non-existent, despite the fact that so much money is spent by the Government.

Since the incorporation of Talent Corp things may have changed, as there are now more job openings in the private sector for returning scholars.

LIN ERN SHEONG,
Petaling Jaya.

MCA addresses appeals for JPA scholarships

2011-05-16T04:53:00.000-07:00

Text quoted from: http://www.mca.org.my/en/mca-addresses-appeals-for-jpa-scholarships%C2%A0/

On June 2, 2010, in Statements & Commentaries

MCA President Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek today announced that a delegation comprising of himself and MCA Youth National Chairman cum Deputy Minister of Education Datuk Dr Ir Wee Ka Siong as well as other officers, had a discussion with the Director General of the Public Service Department (Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam [JPA]) this morning about the appeals for JPA scholarship that have been received by MCA.

Explaining that according the its Youth wing, there had been 1,304 appeals. After a thorough check it has been discovered that all the 214 students who had managed to achieve A+ in all subjects have already received offers of scholarship from JPA, except for 2 cases which are under consideration.

The President then went on to stress that there was a difference in between the different grades of A, which are A+, A, and A-. “The problem arises when the media reports the mark as A. There is a difference between A+, A, and A-. For all those that have achieved A+ for all subjects, all have gotten JPA offers, except for 2 cases which are currently under consideration. After re-marking, we have found that these 2 qualify for JPA scholarships,” he said.

Soi Lek then said that out of the 1,304 cases that they have analyzed, 232 of them have gotten full A’s, meaning A+ and A’s, whereas another 857 have managed to achieve A+, A and A- for the 9 core subjects. He added that after discussion, MCA stated that the people who had gotten A and A+ should be considered for scholarships as well with priority given to them. Stressing that the analysis done does not follow any racial composition, he said that “We have received complaints form all races-Malays, Chinese, and Indians.”

Declaring that MCA is not a postman that merely receives complaints before forwarding them to the JPA, Soi Lek then proceeded to reveal a complicated chart, explaining that MCA Youth has had to analyze the names and the subjects of the complainants as well as to compare the results to the subjects taken to ensure that the appellants have attained the necessary results to enroll in their chosen courses as per the guidelines which have been set out.

Also present at the press conference was MCA National Youth Chairman, Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong and MCA Youth Education Bureau Chief Sdr Chong Sin Woon.

-MCA Online-

How to write a good JPA scholarships Appeal Letter

2011-05-15T04:29:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: Scholarships is not associated with JPA or Public Service Department. The below article is just for reference only. Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. Scholarshipages do not have any responsibilites for any fail cases of appealing for JPA scholarships. Thank you.

JPA scholarships results have been released since yesterday. Congrats to those who secure the scholarships! And don't forget to come back Malaysia and serve the people and the country after finishing your studies. For those who didn't secure the scholarships, please calm down because it's not the end of the world. You can still appeal for JPA scholarships and remember there are still many scholarships out there besides JPA scholarships.

We created this post just for reference. Again, this do not promise and guarantee that you will secure the JPA scholarships after you submit this appeal letter. Scholarshipages had prepared a standard format of appeal letter. However, you need to modify yourself as only you understand your situation the best, including your own interest and financial status. Hope it helps.

A standard format of JPA appeal letter can be this:

---------Start Letter--------------
Scholarshipages (Change your name)
(Your Home Address here)
__________________________________________

Bahagian Pembangunan Modal Insan
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia,
Aras 3-6, Blok C1,Kompleks C, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan,
62510 Putrajaya, Malaysia. 15 MAY 2011

Tuan/Puan,
Rayuan Untuk Mendapat Tajaan Biasiswa JPA

Merujuk perkara di atas, dengan segala hormatnya dimaklumkan bahawa saya, XXX telah memohon Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Biasiswa PILN dan PIDN 2011 dalam bidang (kejuruteraan, sains umum, etc......) tetapi gagal menerima kedua-dua biasiswa tersebut. Untuk makluman tuan/puan, saya telah memperoleh (6A+ dan 4A) dalam peperiksaan SPM 2010.

2. Atas jasa baik pihak tuan/puan, saya ingin membuat rayuan untuk mendapat tajaan biasiswa JPA PILN atau PIDN. Saya berminat dalam bidang sains umum kerana................... (State your interest)

3. (This paragraph is entirely optional. Write your financial status if you have any. You may state your family financial status- parents bersara, etc. If you don't have any financial burden in your family, you can skip this section. Writing this paragraph for you will only do more harm than good.)

4. (If you wish to elaborate or give examples on how to serve the people and the country, you can write some here.)

5. Saya berharap pihak tuan/puan memberikan pertimbangan yang sewajarnya berkenaan dengan permohonan saya ini. Saya merakamkan penghargaan tertinggi dan ribuan terima kasih atas masa dan perhatian pihak tuan/puan.

Sekian, terima kasih.

Yang Benar,
Scholarshipages (Change to your name!)

---------End Letter--------------

Dr. Wee Ka Siong: Students can appeal through MCA Youth for JPA scholarships

2011-05-15T04:09:00.000-07:00

Original SinChew's article in Chinese: http://www.sinchew.com.my/node/204538?tid=1

(May 14th, Petaling Jaya) Datuk Ir. Dr. Wee Ka Siong said that students who are not satisfy with the arrangement of JPA scholarships can appeal through MAC Youth.

However, he said, only those very reasonable appeal cases will be handled by MCA Youth.

He gave an example: if a student applied Medicine, but get Pharmacy, or get the local university but asked for a foreign university instead, the situation may be more difficult; if the student obtained 12A + but only get the scholarship for studying diploma courses in local universities, this situation is more easier to handle.

He admitted that, but not the success rate of appeal is very low, unless the case is very special.

Dr. Wee Ka Siong also said that since last night till today, he received many calls from parents and students to ask for his help, after the Public Service Department released the JPA scholarships results yesterday. The main problem is to inquire the
the switching of countries and subjects applied.

Get help from MCA: Appeal for JPA PILN and PIDN scholarships 2011

2011-05-15T03:51:00.000-07:00

Thanks Vicky for asking the question about JPA PILN scholarship 2011 and we are sure most of our readers here are eager to know. Rumors has been around which sounds that the appeal form released by JPA normally comes a few weeks after the release of the JPA scholarship results. However, we are glad to say that MCA had released the information that they are willing to help students who failed to secure a JPA scholarship to appeal, but it varies with situation, according to the NanYang's original news article in Chinese: http://www.nanyang.com.my/NewsCenter/articleDetail.asp?type=N&ID=243836&SID=7&CID=10

According to the article, a Minister in the cabinet disclosed about the processing applications for students who obtained 5A in SPM examination would be case-by-case basis.

"As for candidates who obtained 5 or 6 subjects A +, they can individually write to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to lodge a situation."

The Prime Minister also said that he will personally deal with such applications at the meeting .

Here is the link for Appeal Form of JPA PILN and PIDN scholarships 2011(Chinese version):http://www.mca.org.my/cn/files/2010/10/2011%E5%B9%B4JPA%E6%B5%B7%E5%A4%96%E5%A5%96%E5%AD%A6%E9%87%91%E4%B8%8A%E8%AF%89%E8%A1%A8%E6%A0%BC.pdf

Appeal Form of JPA PILN and PIDN scholarships 2011(BM version): http://www.mca.org.my/cn/files/2010/10/Borang-Rayuan-JPA-2011-new2.pdf

JPA's PILN 2011 result is out!

2011-05-13T19:16:00.000-07:00

Scholarshipages received the news that JPA PILN scholarship's result is out yesterday but we couldn't access JPA website (http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/) during that time. Also, we could not update the latest news on JPA PILN scholarship because Blogger.com was temporarily unavailable and we use our Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/scholarshipages) to spread the news instead. We apologize for the inconvenience caused.

Currently the Esila JPA website is back to normal again. Students who applied the JPA's PILN 2011 scholarship can check their result here.

Quoted from http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my:
Semakan Keputusan Permohonan Program Ijazah Luar Negara (PILN) 2011
Permohonan akan dibuka selama 7 hari bermula 13 Mei 2011 (Jumaat) jam 5 petang sehingga 20 Mei 2011 di alamat
http://esilav2.jpa.gov.my/online_progs/epenawaran

Latest updated news on JPA's PILN 2011

2011-05-13T19:09:00.001-07:00

Apa yang Terbaru di JPA!

PENGUMUMAN PENTING!

PEMAKLUMAN

Program Pendedahan Kerjaya Sebagai Seorang Doktor akan dijalankan setelah keputusan Program Ijazah Luar Negara 2011 diumumkan

E-learning for SPM

2011-05-08T11:35:00.000-07:00

Thanks to one of our readers for sharing the link. This blog provides the guide for study in SPM. If you are sitting for SPM this year, do pay a visit to the blog and we wish you success in your future undertakings! Also, don't forget to share with us if you found some useful educational website, and we will post them out here for the benefits of students! =)

http://e-learningspm.blogspot.com/