The Hong Leong Group Malaysia, through Hong Leong Foundation, has long been committed to a policy of social responsibility by contributing towards the welfare of the society.
The Hong Leong Foundation Scholarship Programme is aimed towards helping young and deserving Malaysians who have achieved excellent academic results to attain their goals and be successful in life. Besides financial assistance, the programme provides personal development opportunities to help graduates reach their full potential.
Eligibility
- The scholarships are awarded to students pursuing courses in Accounting, Law, Business Studies, Finance & Management, Science / Actuarial Science, Engineering (all fields), Hotel Management, IT, Computer Science & Creative Multimedia.
- The academic requirements for sponsorship
- SPM - at least 5As and 2 passes from a minimum of 7 subjects.
- STPM - at least 3As and a pass in the General Paper .
- CGPA - at least 3.5 for Diploma or Matriculation
About Sponsorship & Contractual Obligation
- It is open to Malaysian citizens, who sat for the SPM/STPM/Diploma/Matriculation examination in 2007
- The scholarship is only for full time courses conducted in Malaysia. It is a non-bonding scholarship. There is no obligation to serve the Group, though you are encouraged to join the Group.
- You are not allowed to change course without prior approval from Hong Leong Foundation.
The agreed amount will be banked into the student’s Hong Leong Bank account once a year.
Application should be based on your first choice of course/field of study and institution applied to. Between 25 to 30 awards will be granted a year.
The scholarship amount
- Undergraduate studies at local universities RM 7,000/= p.a.
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma courses at local institutions RM 5,000/= p.a.
- Undergraduate studies at local private universities Up to RM20,000/= p.a. ( “3+0” degree programmes on full-time and on-campus basis)
The amount awarded will be paid out once a year for the duration of your course.
When will application be open again?
From 12 March 2008. Please see press announcement in Nanyang Siang Pau, The Star and Mingguan Malaysia.
Where can I get the application Form?
Application forms may be obtained at :
- all Hong Leong Bank Berhad branches in Malaysia during office hours
- by downloading from http://www.hongleong.com/community/2008
- by submitting a stamped (50 sen) self addressed 11cm x 24cm envelope to :
Hong Leong Foundation Scholarship Programme, Level 10, Wisma Hong Leong, 18 Jalan Perak, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
What other benefits come with the scholarship?
Apart from financial assistance, the Hong Leong Foundation Scholarship Programme also offers opportunities for industrial training at relevant group subsidiary companies.
Application for the HONG LEONG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME is now open. Closing date is on 18th April 2008.
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