MNRB Scholarship Fund

MNRB  SCHOLARSHIP FUND, a fund established by MNRB HOLDINGS BERHAD (a Company listed on the Main Board of the Bursa Malaysia and a subsidiary company of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB)), invites scholarship applications from suitably qualified young Malaysians who have successfully completed their SPM/STPM and are planning to pursue a Matriculation/Foundation, Diploma, First Degree or Professional course on a full-time basis at any recognised local institution of higher learning.

Field of Study
• Actuarial Science (local and overseas)                       
• Risk Management (local and overseas)
• Insurance (local)

Value of Scholarhsip

• Tuition fees based on actual for students pursuing studies at public universities or colleges and
  a maximum of RM8,000.00 per annum for students pursuing studies at private universities or
  colleges. The actual tuition fees are paid for overseas studies.
• Allowance of RM8,000.00 per year for local Matriculation/Foundation or Diploma courses and
  RM10,000.00 per year for First Degree or Professional courses. For overseas studies, adequate
  living and relocation allowances will be given.

A bonding period is attached to the scholarship, where the recipient may be required to serve the MNRB Group or any of the companies designated by the Trustees of the MNRB Scholarship Fund.

Selection Criteria

• Should be below 23 years of age.
• Should have obtained at least grade 2A in a minimum of 6 subjects inclusive of English, Mathematics and Science in the SPM examination results; OR
• Should obtained at least 3As and pass the General Paper at the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examination; OR
• Should obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.5 for Diploma or Matriculation
• Must have proof of financial needs.
• Must write a short 1page essay (in English and on a separate sheet of paper) describing reasons for applying the scholarship, benefit from the course of study including education and career plans.
• Preference will be given to those active in co-curricular activities.
• Must not be a recipient of a scholarship/loan/financial assistance from any other organisation.
• Employees working in the local insurance industry or their children are encouraged to apply.

The offer is subject to the applicants gaining entry into the recognised local institute of higher learning to pursue the approved courses.

How to Apply

• Visit www.mnrb.com.my to download the Scholarship Application Form or e-mail at scholarship@mnrb.com.my OR
• Request for the form by sending in a 16 cm x 23cm self-addressed envelope affixed with a 50 sen stamp to the MNRB SCHOLARSHIP FUND at the address below; OR
• Collect the forms at;