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The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE) is pleased to
announce its first competition for grants under the Vijayashanker Foundation Award for
students interested in pursuing an undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree in the field of Actuarial Science at a regionally accredited US university in the fall of 2008.

A m ou n t an d P eriod of A w ard
The Vijayashanker Foundation will provide partial tuition scholarship up to two years in the US for this competition. Preference will be given to candidates from American Degree twinning or transfer programs (ADP) at local colleges. This award will only cover the tuition in the US.
Eligibility
To be considered for selection under this program, students shall:

1. Possess Malaysian citizenship;
2. Be no more than 30 years of age at the time of application;
3. Completed at least first semester of second year of ADP;
4. Have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.33 during ADP;
5. Demonstrate quantitative ability through the ADP program;
6. TOEFL and SAT requirements are based on the student’s school of choice. If your university does not require these tests for application, you are NOT required to submit the tests results to MACEE or vice versa.
7. Students are not required to be accepted to a US university in order to apply for this scholarship, but students are REQUIRED to apply and be accepted to a US university by May 2008 in order to fully qualify for the award if they are nominated by the committee.

Assistance with university selection and application will be provided by MACEE.
The Following Individuals Are Not Eligible:

1. Individuals who are or have already been enrolled in an undergraduate degree program at an American university and who seek nomination in order to complete said program.
2. Individuals who seek nomination in order to complete a second bachelor’s degree.

Application Procedures
1. Students can download the application form from www.macee.org.my and 5 hard copies of application must be submitted at the below address with the following
documents attached:

• 5 CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of ADP transcript(s) for all years of academic study.
• 5 CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of your SPM results.
• 5 CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of admission offer from US university (if  available).
• 5 CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES of TOEFL and SAT score reports (if required by your university for admissions).
• 2 letters of reference (at least one from an ADP professor under whom you have studied). Letter of references must be printed on a letterhead and sealed in an envelope by your referees.
• 1 copy of Counselor Evaluation Form from your ADP coordinator or assistant coordinator. This form must be SEALED in an envelope by your ADP counselor or coordinator.
• 5 photographs attached to the application forms.
• 5 copies of 1 page personal statement on why you need this award, your futuregoals and your expected contributions to the development of Malaysia.

2. The completed application and supporting documents can be sent by mail or hand
delivered to MACEE, but must arrive NO LATER THAN March 28th, 2008, to be
considered. MACEE is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please
contact MACEE for further information.

3. Applications received after said date will not be processed.

4. Students are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to meet an educational advisor at their college
or MACEE for admission information into US Universities.

C ompetition Timetable February 15th, 2008 – March 28th, 2008 Announcement of the competition;

Applicants meet with Commission officers for advice in selecting and applying to
appropriate institutions in the US. At this time period, students should also be
prepared to apply to the schools of their choice.
• March 28th, 2008 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED
APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.
• February 2008 Evaluation of applications and short listing of students.
• April 2008 Interview by the Selection Committee.
• April 2008 Nominations by the Selection Committee presented to MACEE
Board for review and approval.
• May 2008 Announcement of the competition results.
• May-June 2008 Students receive admission decisions from the US schools
• June/July 2008 Pre-departure orientation.
• August 2008 Depart for the U.S.

FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:
Vijayashanker Foundation Award
MACEE
18th Floor, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak,
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.
EMAIL: kalis@macee.org.my
Tel: 03-21668878 Fax: 03-21661878
www.macee.org.my

To apply please download the application form HERE.

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