HSBC Scholarship Awards 2009 July

HSBC Malaysia invites 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
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).
* This scholarship award is not open to children of employees of HSBC
Bank Malaysia Berhad, HSBC Amanah Malaysia Berhad, HSBC
Amanah Takaful (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. and HSBC (Malaysia) Trustee
Berhad

Age Group
Below 25 years of age

Academic - SPM
Minimum 5 distinctions

Academic - STPM
Minimum 2As and a pass in the General Paper

Academic – Diploma /Matriculation /Foundation
Minimum CGPA 3.0

Scholarship duration
Up to 4 years

Scholarship Amount
1. Local private university or college – Up to RM8,000 per annum
(Up to RM32,000 for 4 years)
2. Local public university or college – Up to RM6,000 per annum
(Up to RM24,000 for 4 years)

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

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

How to apply
Complete the application form; attach all certified true copies of relevant
examination certificates and forward it to the address provided on the
scholarship application form.
Closing Date: 10 July 2009