The New York Times May 23, 2011 By David Leonhardt A decade ago, two economists — Stacy Dale and Alan Krueger — published a research paper arguing that elite colleges did not seem to give most graduates an earnings boost. As you might expect, the paper received a ton of attention. Ms. Dale and Mr. [...]
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) [...]
The Telegraph | 18 May 2011 Think US universities are elitist and prohibitively expensive? Think again. The States can open doors, says Chris Alden. Which country is the number one foreign-study destination? A glance at the upper reaches of the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings is all you need to find your answer. [...]
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) is offering RM2000 tuition rebates to all incoming AUSMAT students who do not qualify for merit/special scholarships. Info at www.methodistcollegekl.edu.my Length: 11 months (January intake) / 17 months (July intake) Part / Full Time: Full Time Course Category: Pre-University Provides a strong foundation for entry into a Bachelor’s Degree programme. [...]
Back in Kuching over the summer break and not sure what exactly you want to do? Then join Projek Pelita, and help UKEC make a difference in your local community! A vast number of libraries in the rural areas of Sarawak do not have an adequate number of books, in despite having the infrastructure in [...]
Media Prima Radio Networks has always been about supporting and giving a lending hand to young and impressionable students a chance for excellence as part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative under Live Out Loud (LOL). With that One, Fly & Hot FM are collaborating with Saito College to give out a scholarship to [...]
Introduction Yayasan Bursa Malaysia Scholarship programme is designed to target best-in-class achievers who have obtained excellent results in major government examinations e.g. Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) or Matriculation, for sponsorship in local public or private universities. Since 2006, the scholarship has been awarded to five qualified students each year, in which five have since [...]
Hey guys, would you like to meet up with Ambassador Paul Jones at TGIF, Pavillion? Yes, Macee’s giving you that opportunity to meet him in person at your favorite restaurant this May during the Social Media Fan Appreciation Nite. You guessed it right – get your food on and dine in the presence of Ambassador [...]
Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL) has set aside very limited need-based financial aid (as requests are received) beginning this year! The fund covers accommodation at Methodist College Kuala Lumpur Apartment. Applicants must be Malaysian students regardless of race and accepted to MCKL. Applicants should excel academically, be active in co-curricular activities, have good conduct and [...]
If you plan to request for deferment of PTPTN loan payment, PTPTN has created a frequently asked question page here. Some of the questions that you need to know, we share it here : Question 1: Who is eligible to apply for deferment of PTPTN education loan repayment? Answer: Only borrowers who have completed their [...]
