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Introduction

Astro Scholarship 2010 is now open for Malaysian students who wish to study at local or foreign universities. Scholarships will be awarded for young Malaysians to pursue areas of studies related to the media and broadcasting industry in local universities or foreign universities and colleges recognised by JPA (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia). These include: Engineering, Multimedia, Broadcasting, Mass Communications, Dramatic Art such as acting, stage design, and film production, as well as Computer Graphics.

Fields of Study

Undergraduate Degrees in Malaysia

  • Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics
  • Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia, Broadcasting, Mass Communications

Undergraduate Degrees Overseas

  • Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting, Design, Production) in National Institute of Dramatic Art, Australia (NIDA) or any other reputable school of dramatic art
  • Bachelor of Engineering and Computer Graphics

Eligibility

  • Be Malaysians who are 25 or younger in age.
  • Be Astro subscriber or is the spouse or child of the subscriber who has maintained good payment record for 12 months or more
  • Good result in STPM / O-Level / A-Level / Matriculation / or equivalent
  • Enrolling in a university recognised by JPA.
  • The applicant must not be bonded to other institutions or organisations.

Value of Scholarship

Bursary value ranges from RM8,000 per year for scholars pursuing a degree course in Malaysia to RM150,000 per year for scholars studying overseas. It covers tuition, living expenses, air travel where warranted and insurance.

Bonding

An Astro scholar is expected to serve Astro or its related organisations for 3 years for if you apply for a local scholarship and 5 years if you apply for a foreign scholarship. This way, the scholars will pursue his or her degree with a clear vision of employment opportunity.

How to Apply

The Astro Scholarship application must be submitted online at ASTRO Portal. No mail-in application will be accepted.

Deadline

30 April 2010