HSBC UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2009

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad as the world’s local bank, they understand the importance of local knowledge. But local knowledge requires nurturing and development. Therefore HSBC invite application from students who will be pursuing full time first-degree studies in 2009, in a recognised local public or private university or college.
Eligibility

1. Malaysian students who will be pursuing full-time first-degree studies in 2009, in a recognised local public or private university or college (inclusive of local twinning programmes).
2. Below 25 years of age.
3. Full-time degree studies (up to 4 years programme)
4. Only students who are pursuing their first degree.
5. Must have gained admission into a recognised local public or private university or college.
6. For twinning programmes, the full duration of the programme must be done locally.
7. No restriction on field of studies.

Academic Requirement

* SPM - minimum 5 distinctions
* STPM - minimum 2As and a pass in the General Paper
* Diploma, Matriculation or Foundation - minimum CGPA 3.0

Scholarship Details

1. Scholarship duration is up to 4 years.
2. Scholarship amount for local private university or college is up to RM8,000 per annum or up to RM32,000 for 4 years.
3. Scholarship amount for local public university or college is up to RM6,000 per annum or up to RM24,000 for 4 years.

Other Criteria

1. No bonding required.
2. Combined monthly household income is RM2,500 and below.
3. Applicants must not be in receipt of any other scholarship, or award from any educational institutions, or any other organisations /foundation.
4. Education loan is permissible if the scholarship amount is not sufficient to cover tuition fees.
5. Successful applicants must be able to maintain a CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent throughout the duration of his/her studies

Applications

* Complete the application form, dowload here; attach all certified true copies of relevant examination certificates and forward it to:
o HSBC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - UNDERGRADUATE
Group Communications (Malaysia) & Corporate Sustainability Department
HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad
8th Floor, Bangunan HSBC
No. 2, Lebuh Ampang
50100 Kuala Lumpur
* Only short-listed candidates will be notified and required to attend an interview.

Closing Date

* Application with related documents must be reached not later than 10 July 2009.

Please refer HSBC Scholarship Awards website or contact them or call HSBC at 03-20507676 for details.