Scholarship Programme

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About FWD Takaful

FWD Takaful Berhad (“FWD Takaful”) is a Takaful provider in that offers family Takaful services. FWD Takaful is licensed under the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 and is regulated by Bank Negara Malaysia.

It is a Takaful business unit of FWD Group (“FWD”) – which spans Hong Kong & Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Japan and Malaysia; offering life and medical insurance, general insurance, employee benefits, Shariah and family Takaful products across a number of its markets.

FWD is focused on creating fresh customer experiences and making the insurance journey simpler, faster and smoother, with innovative propositions and easy-to-understand products, supported by digital technology. Through this customer-led approach, FWD aims to become a leading pan-Asian insurer that changes the way people feel about insurance.

Established in Asia in 2013 with a trailblazer mentality, FWD is the primary insurance business of investment group, Pacific Century Group. For more information, please visitfwd.com.my.

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FWD Takaful Scholarship Programme

FWD Takaful is offering scholarship opportunities to deserving Malaysian students, from B40 family or those whose household income is below RM5000 who need financial aid to pursue their education at institutions of higher learning.

This is a full scholarship programme that will fully fund a 4-year study programme (including pre-university for SPM holders) at stipulated universities. The scholarship aims to develop the students who are excel in their studies to have further skills and knowledge. We're promoting and encouraging these students to take up study in the fields of Takaful/Insurance, Shariah, Islamic Finance/Finance, Information Technology and Actuarial Science. Upon completion of the scholarship programme and studies, the scholar will need to serve a 3 year service bond with FWD Takaful or its group of companies. This is to guarantee employment for the scholar upon graduation. We’ll also be providing Takaful coverage and assigning a mentor to all successful applicants throughout the entire scholarship programme.

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Field of Studies

Islamic Finance/ Information Takaful/Insurance Shariah Actuarial Science Finance Technology

Nurturing young passionate talents in these fields over time will contribute to the growth of Takaful-related businesses and other relevant functions in the industry to bring more innovative products, services and technology

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Approved List of Colleges or Universities

Public Higher Education Institutions Private Higher Education Institutions

1. Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) 1. (MMU) 2. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) 2. Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) 3. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) 3. Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK) 4. Universiti Malaya (UM) 4. Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) 5. Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) 5. Universiti (UNISEL) 6. Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) 6. Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TAR UC) 7. Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UNIMAP) 7. INTEC Education College 8. Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) 8. Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS 9. Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) 10. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) 11. Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) 12. Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) 13. Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) 14. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) 15. Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) 16. Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)

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Applicant requirements

Age 21 years old and below as at January 2021. Additional Applicants must successfully gain entry Criteria into a local public institution from the approved list of universities to pursue in SPM/Trial SPM Minimum 5As, including English, Bahasa any of the fields of study, as stated Melayu, Mathematics. Applicants with below. trial SPM results meeting the above criteria are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to those active in co-curriculum activities. STPM Minimum CGPA of 3.50 and pass the General Studies paper. Applicants must not be a recipient of a scholarship/loan or receiving financial assistance from any other body or Essay Applicants must submit a handwritten organisation. Submission essay of 500 words about: • the reasons for applying • the benefits from the selected course Field of Studies • Takaful/Insurance • Shariah • their education and career plans • Actuarial Science • Islamic Finance • Information /Finance Technology

Application 22 February 2021 until 23 April 2021. Period

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How To Apply? Email the Request via e-mail at completed form to Download the [email protected] [email protected] Scholarship or and Application Form (Please write here. (Please write “Request for Application Form” “Scholarship Application” in the subject line). in the subject line).

Contact Person 1300 13 7988 or 012 650 9275 [Rosma Abd Azid]

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FAQs

1 Can I apply for the scholarship before being accepted What should I submit with my scholarship application? into a matriculation centre or a university? 3 Please refer to the Application Form where we provide a step-by-step Yes, you may apply for the scholarship prior to getting a placement at the guide. Remember to read through all the requirements before applying. university or a matriculation centre using your trial examination results. A conditional offer of the scholarship may be given under such circumstances. The scholarship will only be awarded upon the applicant receiving an offer from the university. Therefore, the applicant will be required to inform us as soon as he/she receives the offer from the 4 What should I include in my scholarship essay? university. Start by introducing yourself and your academic achievements, ambitions and interests. Tell us also why you need the scholarship and why you wish to pursue your education in one of the stated fields of study as well as your career goals and plan. This is your chance to showcase yourself and stand 2 Who can I apply for the scholarship? out from the rest of the applicants. How do I know if I'm eligible? You can apply for the scholarship if you're: • A Form 5 student sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 5 What will the scholarship cover? exam scheduled in Feb 2021; or • A Form 6 student sitting for the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan The fully-funded FWD Takaful Scholarship Programme will cover the entire Malaysia (STPM) final semester exam in April 2021. course fees that include the tuition fee, examination fees, hostel fees, living allowances, a one-time purchase of laptop, printer and books or You may apply for the scholarship if your family earns course materials throughout the programme. a household income of less than RM5,000 per month.

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FAQs

6 What is expected of me if I get the scholarship? 9 How do I know if my application is successful or not? If you're awarded the scholarship, you need to maintain the FWD Takaful will evaluate and select the applicants starting from April required consistent academic scores and also good conduct which is until June 2021. We'll notify the selected applicants primarily by email or detailed in your scholarship agreement. Please refer to the details of our mail as soon as the results are finalised. scholarship programme on our website.

7 Can the scholarship be revoked? 10 I've received a notification that my application is Yes. The scholarship can be revoked if you fail to adhere to any of the successful. Will I be receiving further details? scholarship requirements, such as maintaining a certain CGPA every You'll receive an email or mail which includes a letter and the semester or fail to maintain good conduct that is in compliance with the accompanying details regarding the scholarship such as your eligible rules and regulations set by the matriculation centre or the expenses and the payment method, your responsibilities as a recipient, and university. For example, if you're found involved in drug-related activity, or the renewability of your scholarship for subsequent years. If you've any activities that are not in compliance with Shariah governance, the further questions after receiving the letter, you may contact us at the scholarship will be immediately revoked. number stated below.

8 Will I receive the scholarship if I get an offer from 11 Further questions? a foreign university? If you've any unanswered questions about this scholarship The scholarship will only be awarded if you get an offer to further study programme, please don't hesitate to contact us at 1300 13 7988 at any of the approved lists of local colleges and universities listed in our or Rosma Abd Azid at 012 650 9275 or email programme. [email protected]

8 For more information, please visit our website at fwd.com.my Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Contact: 1300 13 7988 or 012 650 9275 (Rosma Abd Azid)