HELP SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIESCreating A*Gen Nurturing Achievers The Analytics Generation 2020 Edition ver1.1 Contents HELP University/HELP Academy Scholarship Awards 3 HELP UNIVERSITY Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting 4 HELP Matriculation Centre 5 Department of Communication Department of American Degree Program Department of Education 6 Department of Languages Department of Psychology School of Information and Communication Technology 7 Department of Law 8 HELP ACADEMY Department of A-Levels 9 Department of University of London Programmes Department of Management Studies 10 Other Scholarships Other Bursaries Terms and Conditions 11 The information contained in this pamphlet is correct at the time of printing. Please refer to the respective Academic Departments to check for the latest updates and amendments. HELP University and HELP Academy Scholarships & Bursaries Since its establishment in 1986, HELP has awarded many scholarships to encourage Malaysians and international students who demonstrate academic excellence and display leadership qualities to pursue their tertiary education at the university. Many of these recipients have completed their courses and have embarked on successful careers. HELP welcomes both new and continuing students who are high achievers to apply for scholarships and Study Awards. Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship and Study Awards If you meet the minimum criteria stated, you are required to do the following: 1. Complete a HELP Scholarship Application Form and attach certified copies of your academic results transcript. 2. New students are required to submit a HELP Application Form to apply for the chosen programme and pay the Student Application Fee before submitting the scholarship application form. 3. New students will submit the respective forms and attachments to the Scholarship Officer in the Registry before the specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered for selection. 4. For consideration by the Scholarship Committee in May and October of each year, scholarship applicants must be registered students of HELP University or HELP Academy. Your form will be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee for consideration when the Committee meets, which is in May and October. 5. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee will be announced by the third week of May and October and the decisions are not subject to appeals. Important Note: 1. As scholarship awards are limited and competitive, only candidates who meet the minimum criteria specified in this brochure are eligible to apply for the Scholarship Committee’s due consideration. 2. Meeting the minimum criteria does not automatically guarantee the applicant a scholarship. 3. All scholarship applicants will be evaluated and short-listed by the Scholarship Committee of HELP University/HELP Academy. HELP’s Scholarship Committee reserves the right to revise the criteria from time to time without prior notice. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final. 4. Students are only entitled to one scholarship at any one time. (*Scholarships also include scholarships, prize winners, study awards, bursaries and fee waivers) 5. Applicants may be awarded a sum that may be less than what is stipulated in the Brochure, depending on the availability of the Scholarship Fund. 6. All scholarships are on a First Come, First Served Basis. 7. Scholarships may differ from intake to intake. Students are advised to submit their application before the stipulated deadline. 8. Deadline for submission: please refer to www.help.edu.my/scholarships-financial-aid/ 3 HELP UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : Diploma in Business / Bachelor of Business (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Management (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Business Psychology (Hons) Year 1 Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM15,750 RM11,250 RM8,000 RM7,000 RM6,750 SAM / ATAR / CPU 95% and above 90% - 94.99% - - 85% - 89.99% STPM CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.50 -3.74 - - CGPA 3.25 - 3.49 A-Levels 3 As 2 As, 1 Bs - - 1 A, 1 B Foundation - - CGPA 3.90 and above CGPA 3.80 - 3.89 - RM16,800 RM12,600 RM8,400 UEC 6 As and above 5 As 4 As RM8,000 RM7,000 RM6,000 SPM** 5 As and above 4 As 3 As ** Applicable for Diploma in Business (Level 1) only Merit Award (for continuing students) Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.80 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval. HELP-University of Queensland Scholarships (External Scholarship) Students studying the Bachelor of Business programme in the Department of Business Studies are invited to apply for final year study at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, University of Queensland in February / July 2019. Value of Scholarship The scholarship values are at the discretion of HELP University. The scholarship will be disbursed via a waiver of tuition fees charged by The University of Queensland (UQ) as and when these fees become due and payable. Selection Criteria The selection of scholars will be based on the following criteria: 1. Students must have a minimum academic achievement of CGPA 3.6 over 16 or 17 specified subjects in the Bachelor of Business (Hons) programme. * Students must have an unconditional offer for the final year of the Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business Management at UQ. At the point of application for the Scholarship, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Business (Hons) programme at HELP University. 2. The financial background of the applicant may be taken into consideration. 3. Applicants must possess motivation in setting goals and perseverance in pursuing their set goals 4. Applicants must possess leadership and motivation as demonstrated by contributions to the community and HELP University. 5. The successful applicant must be willing and committed to participate in activities that foster cross-cultural awareness within UQ and the local community. Applicants must be able to substantiate these criteria in the Scholarship Application Form. Please note that Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have sufficient funds to cover their own travel arrangements, accommodation and living expenses. Successful applicants will undertake the final year of their UQ degree for the academic year at the St Lucia campus. 4 HELP MATRICULATION CENTRE Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Science Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM14,000 RM11,050 RM8,500 SPM / O-Levels 9 A+ / 9 A* 9 As 7 As to 8 As Notes 1. A- in SPM will be considered except for 9A+ (SPM) or 9A* (O Levels) category 2. Only applicable for those who have completed SPM in November 2019 and O Levels in May/June 2019, November 2019 and January 2020. 3. Only one A- or A or A+ in SPM English will be taken into account for scholarship consideration. 4. For those who have completed O Levels in May/June 2019, November 2019 and January 2020, we will consider awarding based on SPM criteria. A* will equal of a value of an A+ in SPM 5. Those who have completed SPM prior to November 2019 / O-Levels prior to May / June 2019 will be considered on a case to case basis 6. These scholarship criteria are only applicable for students joining the January, April and May 2020 intakes. 7. For those joining September 2020, the scholarship will only be awarded on a case by case basis based on the availability of funds. ** Please take note that this Scholarship award may not be combined with any othe awards and promotional offers offered by HELP University. DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : Diploma in Communication Year 1 / Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Year 1 Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM11,700 RM9,360 RM6,150 SAM / ATAR / CPU 80% and above 70% - 79.99% - STPM / Foundation CGPA 3.25 and above CGPA 3.0 - 3.24 - A-Levels 2 As and above 1 A & 1 B - UEC 5 As - 6 As 4 As - SPM** - - 2 As and above ** Applicable for Diploma in Communication Year 1 Merit Award (for continuing students) Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.60 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval. DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : American Degree Transfer Program (Liberal Arts) Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM8,000 RM6,000 RM4,000 SPM / O-Levels 8 As - 12 As - 6 As - 7 As STPM / A-Levels - 3 As and above 2 As * For SPM results, As include A+, A and A- Merit Award (for continuing students) Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval. 5 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : Diploma in Early Childhood Education / Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons) Year 1 Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM9,900 RM7,920 RM4,950 STPM / A-Levels 4 As 3 As 2 As UEC 7 As and above 5 - 6 As 4 As RM3,600 RM2,880 RM2,160 SPM / O-Levels** 8 As and above 6 - 7 As 4 - 5 As ** Applicable for Diploma in Early Childhood Education Year 1 Merit Award (for continuing students) Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.25 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE Distinction Award (for new students) Programme of Study : Bachelor of Education in TESL (Hons) Year 1 Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to) RM9,360 RM8,190 RM7,020 RM4,680 STPM / A-Levels 4 As - 3 As 2 As UEC 6 As and above - 5 As 4 As HELP Foundation CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.50 - 3.74 CGPA 3.30 - 3.49 CGPA 3.30 - 3.49 Merit Award (for continuing students) Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.25 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.