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SwinburneSarawak 2012Scholarship andFinancial AidTERTIARY EDUCATION IS THEBRIDGE TO A BETTER FUTUREAt Swinburne Sarawak, we have a systemthat awards scholarships and financial aidto deserving students.If you have enrolled as a student with theUniversity and have good results in SPM,STPM, UEC or equivalent, you may applyfor a scholarship*.Swinburne Sarawak Academic ExcellenceScholarship (Foundation Entrance)The Swinburne Sarawak Academic ExcellenceScholarship (Foundation Entrance) is awardedto students who are newly enrolled intofoundation programs and who had achievedexcellent results in SPM and/or GCE ‘O’ Levelsor equivalent in the current year.EligibilitySPM school leavers:Level 1: 6As – 7AsLevel 2: 8As – 9AsLevel 3: 10AsLevel 4: 8A+ and aboveGCE ‘O’ Level school leavers:Level 1: 4AsLevel 2: 5AsLevel 3: 6As• Minimum of six subjects must be takenIndonesia SMU II school leavers - averagegrade of:Level 1: 8.0 and aboveLevel 2: 8.5 and aboveLevel 3: 9.0 and above‘O’ Level - IGCSE/GCE, Sri Lanka,Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda,Nigeria (WAEC/NECO) & Mauritius schoolleavers:Level 1: 4AsLevel 2: 5AsLevel 3: 6As• Minimum of six subjects must be takenMyanmar Matriculation Examination -average grade of:Level 1: 75% and aboveLevel 2: 80% and aboveLevel 3: 85% and above• Out of five or six subjects*Terms and conditions applyVietnam High School Qualification at Year11 - average grade of:Level 1: 8.0 and aboveLevel 2: 8.5 and aboveLevel 3: 9.0 and aboveBangladesh SSC Examination - averageGPA of:Level 1: 4.0 and aboveLevel 2: 4.3 and aboveLevel 3: 4.6 and aboveMiddle East GSCE - average grade of:Level 1: 80% and aboveLevel 2: 85% and aboveLevel 3: 90% and aboveOman Thanawiya Amma (SecondarySchool Leaving Certificate) - averagegrade of:Level 1: 80% and aboveLevel 2: 85% and aboveLevel 3: 90% and aboveIran High School (Year 11) - average gradeof:Level 1: 17 pointsLevel 2: 18 pointsLevel 3: 19 points and aboveValue of AwardLevel 1: 20% off on annual feeLevel 2: 30% off on annual feeLevel 3: 40% off on annual feeLevel 4: 50% off on annual feeCriteria• The scholarship will be disbursedequally as program fee rebates in thecurrent and subsequent term.• For the scholarship to be carriedforward to the first year of degree, thestudents must pass all units andmaintain a CGPA of 3.7 while infoundation studies.• The recipient shall maintain a full studyload every term.Swinburne Sarawak Academic ExcellenceScholarship (Degree Entrance)The Swinburne Sarawak Academic ExcellenceScholarship (Degree Entrance) is awarded tostudents who are newly enrolled into degreeprograms and had achieved excellent results inSTPM and/or GCE ‘A’ Levels or equivalent inthe current year.EligibilitySTPM / GCE ‘A’ Level school leavers:Level 1: 1A 2BsLevel 2: 2AsLevel 3: 3As and aboveUEC school leavers:Level 1: 4As and aboveLevel 2: 6As and aboveLevel 3: 8As and aboveATAR school leavers:Level 1: 80.00 – 84.00Level 2: 85.00 – 89.00Level 3: 90.00 and aboveInternational Baccalaureate schoolleavers:Level 1: 34 pointsLevel 2: 36 pointsLevel 3: 38 points and aboveMalaysian Matriculation program schoolleavers:Level 1: 2.70 – 3.20 CGPALevel 2: 3.30 – 3.80 CGPALevel 3: 3.90 CGPA and aboveGCE ‘A’ Level, Sri Lanka ‘A’ Level,Mauritius Cambridge HSC, Tanzania ‘A’Level, Zimbabwe ZGCE ‘A’ Level & Uganda‘A’ Level:Level 1: 1A 2BsLevel 2: 2AsLevel 3: 3As and aboveIndonesia SMU III – average grade of:Level 1: 8.0 and aboveLevel 2: 8.5 and aboveLevel 3: 9.0 and aboveVietnam High School Qualification at Year12 - average grade of:Level 1: 8.0 and aboveLevel 2: 8.5 and aboveLevel 3: 9.0 and above

SWINBURNE SARAWAK ACADEMICEXCELLENCE (Degree entrance)continuedBangladesh HSC Examination - averageGPA of:Level 1: 4.0 and aboveLevel 2: 4.5 and aboveLevel 3: 5.0 and aboveChina National University Entrance Examaveragegrade of:Level 1: 80% and aboveLevel 2: 85% and aboveLevel 3: 90% and aboveKenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE)- mean grade of:Level 1: B+Level 2: A-Level 3: AKazakhstan and Uzbekistan Year 11 -average grade of:Level 1: 4.3Level 2: 4.6Level 3: 5.0 and aboveIndia SSC (10+2) & Pakistan HSSC -average grade of:Level 1: 80% and aboveLevel 2: 85% and aboveLevel 3: 90% and aboveIran Pre-University- average grade of:Level 1: 17 pointsLevel 2: 18 pointsLevel 3: 19 points and aboveValue of AwardLevel 1: 15% off first year tuition feeLevel 2: 25% off first year tuition feeLevel 3: 35% off first year tuition feeCriteria• The recipient shall maintain a full studyload (eight units per year) for everyterm.• For the scholarship to progress tosecond year of degree studies, thestudent must pass all units andmaintain a CGPA of 3.7 in the first year.• A waiver of 20% in tuition fee will begiven in the second year andsubsequent terms until the completionof the program on the condition thatthe student passes all units andmaintains a CGPA of 3.7 in each term.Swinburne Sarawak PathwayScholarshipThe Swinburne Sarawak Pathway Scholarshipis applicable to graduates of SwinburneSarawak’s foundation and diploma programsentering into first year degree program.EligibilityThe student must maintain a CGPA of 3.7 andabove throughout the foundation and diplomaprogram.Value of Award20% fee waiver each term throughout theduration of the chosen degree program.Criteria• Maintain a CGPA of 3.7 and abovethroughout the foundation and diplomaprogram whilst not failing any unit.• For the scholarship to progress into thesecond year, the student must pass allunits of study in the first year and attaina CGPA of 3.7 and above.• Continuation of scholarship thereafter issubject to maintanance of no failuresand a CGPA of 3.7 or above for theprevious term.• The recipient shall maintain a full studyload (eight units a year) every term.• Applicable for students who progressfrom Foundation and Diploma to Degreeprogram in the nearest intake above.PVC Academic Excellence AwardThe PVC Academic Excellence Award isawarded to foundation, diploma and degreestudents enrolled from 2011 onwards andwho have not received any scholarships fromSwinburne Sarawak or other bodies.EligibilityFoundation LevelAwarded to Foundation program students whoattain at least four high distinctions in all unitsof study in a full term load.Diploma LevelAwarded to Diploma program students whoattain at least four high distinctions in all unitsof study in a full term load.Degree LevelAwarded to Degree program students whoattain at least four high distinctions in all unitsof study in a full term load.Value of AwardFoundation Level• Fee waiver of RM1,000.00 and acertificate of excellence.Diploma Level• Fee waiver of RM1,000.00 andcertificate of excellence.Degree Level• Fee waiver of RM2,000.00 and acertificate of excellence.Criteria• Applicable to Foundation, Diploma andDegree students enrolled from 2011onwards.• Students enrolled before 2011 willcontinue with the Merit ScholarsipScheme during the time of theirenrollment.• This scholarship will be awarded on aone-off basis.Swinburne Sarawak Sports andLeadership AwardThe Sports and Leadership Award is awardedto secondary school leavers who are newlyenrolled into a foundation, diploma or degreeprogram and who have excelled academicallyand/or in co-curricular activities in secondaryschool.EligibilityThis scholarship is awarded to all Secondary/High school leavers. Awards will be based onactual academic result of the applicant andrecommendation by school principal.Value of AwardDepending on academic and/or cocurricularactivities participated in at:School Level• Up to a maximum of RM1,000.00State Level• Up to a maximum of RM3,000.00National Level• Up to a maximum of RM4,000.00Criteria• Subject to the discretion of SwinburneSarawak Campus ScholarshipCommittee.• This scholarship is based on actualacademic result of the applicant andrecommendation by the applicant’sschool principal.

Swinburne Sarawak Community BursaryAwardEligibilityThe Community Bursary is applicable foradmission into Foundation programs only.Applicants must obtain a minimum 3As in SPM,excel in co-curricular activities and have a letterof recommendation from School Principal.Value of Award20% fee waiver on total Foundationprogram fee.Criteria• For Sarawakian students who havegraduated from secondary schools inBau, Lundu, Serian, Sri Aman, Betong,Kapit, Mukah, Limbang, Lawas andMarudi only.• The bursary will be disbursed equallyas program fee rebates in the currentand subsequent term.Swinburne Sarawak AlumniBursaryEligibilityThe offer of bursary is open to SwinburneSarawak Alumni who enrolls into one of thepostgraduate by coursework programs atSwinburne Sarawak in 2012. Postgraduateprograms eligible for this bursary are the Masterof Business Administration (International) andMaster of Management).Value of Award15% fee waiver on total postgraduate bycoursework program fee.Criteria• The bursary will be given as programfee rebate only and cannot beexchanged for cash.• Swinburne Sarawak reserves the rightto change the terms and conditions ofthe award as and when required withoutprior notice. All decisions of SwinburneSarawak including those on matters notcovered above are final and binding.General Terms and Conditions for Swinburne scholarship applicationGeneral termsThe following are general terms and conditions that are applicable across the range ofscholarships and bursary awards offered by Swinburne Sarawak:1. The scholarship and bursary are only valid for studies at Swinburne Sarawak.2. The scholarship and bursary are valid only upon receving an offer of study atSwinburne Sarawak.3. Only complete applications received by the closing date will be entertained.4. Scholarship or bursary recipients must continue to study full-time throughout thescholarship award period.5. The offer of scholarship or bursary shall be based on the official academic resultsreceived in a single sitting.6. The recipient shall maintain a full study load in each term.7. A student is entitled to only one scholarship or bursary. A student who has beenawarded a scholarship and/or bursary by Swinburne Sarawak or any other institutionshall not be eligible for another scholarship or bursary.8. All scholarship awards are to be given as program fee rebate only and cannot beexchanged for cash.9. The scholarship is non-transferable.10. The scholarship shall be forfeited if the student withdraws from the program ortransfers to Swinburne Australia.11. The scholarship shall be forfeited if the student fails to abide by the rules andregulations of Swinburne Sarawak.12. Once the scholarship is forfeited, it shall not be reinstated.13. Approval must be obtained from the Registrar of Swinburne Sarawak for leave ofabsence. The scholarship shall recommence once the recipient resumes his/herstudies at Swinburne Sarawak. Failure to obtain approval for leave of absence shallresult in the forfeiture of the scholarship.14. Swinburne Sarawak reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of thescholarship as and when required without prior notice. All decisions of SwinburneSarawak including those on matters not covered above are final and binding.Application procedure• Application forms may be obtained from:-Business Development and Communications Unit,-Student Operations Unit,-appointed recruitment agent,-Swinburne Sarawak website swinburne.edu.my/scholarships-financial-aid.htm•The application form must be completed and signed. Incomplete applicationform or those containing incorrect information may be rejected.•All the required documents stated in Section F must be submitted together withthe application.•Swinburne Sarawak shall not be responsible for any application form that aremisplaced, lost or failed to reach the designated deparment of Swinburne Sarawak.• Completed application form and documents must be submitted to BusinessDevelopment & Communication or Student Operation Unit of Swinburne Sarawak.Closing DateThe closing date for application falls on the third Monday after commencement of theterm.Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus

other scholarshipsYayasan Biasiswa Sarawak Tunku AbdulRahmanEligibility• Must be a Malaysian (priority is given toSarawakians).• Full-time students undertaking degree,masters or doctorate program.• Grade B in each subject in STPM or CGPAof 3.00 and above for Foundation studentsenrolled in degree program and studentswithin the degree program.• Excellent academic results and activelyinvolved in co-curricular activities.• Must not have been offered otherscholarships.• Only short-listed candidates will be called forinterview.AvailabilityThe Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship isusually advertised in local newspapers eachyear from March until end of July.Application FormsForms are available from the StudentInformation Centre, Swinburne Sarawak, ordownloaded from:http://www.yayasansarawak.org.my/index.php?do=muat_turunApplication forms may be sent directly tothe address below, or through the StudentInformation Centre of Swinburne Sarawak.Yayasan Biasiswa SarawakTunku Abdul RahmanD/A Pusat PembangunanPendidikan Yayasan SarawakJalan Sultan TengahSamariang, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak.Tel: 082-441 686Closing DateApplication forms must reach YayasanSarawak by 31st July.Tabung Amanah Bakun ScholarshipEligibility• Either parent of the applicant must be aresident of Belaga.• Must be enrolled in foundation, diploma,degree or double degree programs.• Valid for one year of study only.• Only applicable for higher education inMalaysia.Value of AwardRM3,000.00Application formsLimited forms are available from the StudentInformation Centre of Swinburne Sarawak.Applicants must submit the forms to:Tabung Amanah BakunD/a Yayasan SarawakJalan Sultan TengahSemariang93050 Petra JayaKuchingTel: 082-441 686Swinburne Sarawak-The Star EducationFundOnly applicable for programs advertised. For more details seehttp://thestar.com.my edufundEligibility• STPM (3As)• GCE A level (3As)• TER (90 and above)• ICPU (90% - 6 subjects and above)• UEC (8A1s - 11As)Value of AwardCovers the tuition fee for the duration ofthe program only.Other conditions• Must be Malaysian citizen below 25 years ofage as of 1st January of that year.• Excelled in extra-curricular activities orsports.• Must not be bonded to or in receipt of anyfinancial aid or awards from othereducational organisations or financialinstitutions.• Obtained a letter of offer to the program.• Scholarship recipients shall maintainacademic results of at least 70% each termto be entitled to scholarship for the nextterm.• Scholarship recipients shall contribute toSwinburne Sarawak’s marketing andrecruitment activities during their period ofstudy at the University.Application procedureDownload the scholarship application formfrom http://thestar.com.my/edufund.Submit a stamped (40 sen) self - addressedenvelope (25x30cm) to:ManagerThe Star Education FundStar Publications (M) BerhadMenara Star15, Jalan 16/11, Section 1646350 Petaling JayaSelangor Darul Ehsan.Yayasan Biasiswa Sarawak TunkuAbdul Rahman RecipientNurnajwani SenianMalaysiaBachelor of Engineering(Civil Engineering)“I am grateful for the Yayasan BiasiswaSarawak Tunku Abdul Rahmanscholarship. As a final year student, ithelps lessen the financial burden of myparents. The scholarship also motivatesme to do well in my studies because Iwant to prove that it is not a waste to giveme this scholarship”

FINANCIAL AIDYayasan Biasiswa Sarawak TunkuAbdul Rahman RecipientLeslie Jong Vui MinMalaysiaBachelor of Commerce(Accounting)“Besides myself, I have two youngersiblings who are still studying. You canimagine the demand on my dad who isthe sole breadwinner of the family. Sowhen I was awarded the scholarship, thefinancial burden on my family was lifted.I’m really thankful for it and it really helps.Now I don’t have to worry too much and Ican focus more on my studies.”Yayasan Sarawak Study LoanEligibility•••••Must be a Sarawakian.Applicable for foundation programs only.Must have received a letter of offer fromSwinburne University Sarawak Campus.Have not been offered any other study loan.Subject to terms and conditions of YayasanSarawak.Value of AwardThe value of the award covers totalprogram fees and living allowance ofRM2,000.00 per annum.Application formsForms are available from the StudentInformation Centre at Swinburne Sarawak ordownloaded fromwww.yayasansarawak.org.myStudents may submit the form to the addressbelow, or through the Student InformationCentre of the university.Pusat Pembangunan PendidikanYayasan SarawakJalan Sultan TengahSemariang93050 Petra JayaKuchingTel: 082-441 686Further enquiriesPlease refer to Student Information Centre.Yayasan Sarawak Study Loan(50% Scholarship)Eligibility• Must be a Bumiputra from Sarawak.• Must be enrolled in Swinburne FoundationStudies (Engineering).• Must have received a letter of offer fromSwinburne University of TechnologySarawak Campus.Value of Award• Subject to terms and conditions ofYayasan Sarawak.• The value of the award covers totalprogram fees and living allowance ofRM2,000.00 per annumMARA Study LoanEligibility• Must be a Bumiputra (either parent ofapplicant must be a Bumiputra).• Bachelor degree level:- Must obtain a credit in Bahasa Melayu inSPM, and three principals inclusive ofGeneral Paper or two principals inclusiveof General Paper plus two subsidiary orother equivalent qualifications in STPM.• Foundation level:- SPM or its equivalent with five credits-Bahasa Melayu, Mathematics plus threeother subjects (inclusive of English andtwo other subjects approved by theUniversity).• Must achieve and maintain a minimumCGPA of 2.0 in each term throughout thecourse of study.• Must apply online via MARA website,http://eduloan.mara.gov.my and completeall required fields.• Supporting documents must to besubmitted by 31st July through university.Important datesApplication opens on 1st July, while the closingdate is 31st July.Sarawak Higher Education Fund (Hi-Ed)Eligibility• Must be a Sarawakian.• Applicable for foundation programs only.• Must have received a letter of offer fromSwinburne Sarawak.• Have not been offered any other loans.• Must complete the program applied for inSwinburne Sarawak.Application formsForms may be downloaded fromwww.yayasansarawak.org.myFurther enquiriesPlease refer to the Student Information Centre.

Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan TinggiNasional (PTPTN)Eligibility• Must be Malaysian.• Applicable for diploma and degreeprograms.• Must have received a letter of offer fromSwinburne Sarawak.• Must be a full-time student.• Subject to terms and conditions of PTPTN.Application procedures• A Personal Identification Number (PIN)is required before applying for the loanonline. The PIN is valid for six monthsand can be purchased at Bank SimpananNasional (BSN) for RM5.00.• Applicants are to open an account witha PTPTN-assigned bank. The accountwill be used by PTPTN to disburse of theloan.• With effect from 2012, applicants arealso required to open a Skim SimpananPendidikan Nasional (SSPN) accountwith any participating bank. The SSPNaccount is for the repayment of thePTPTN loan.• Certified supporting documents is to besubmitted only after the application issuccessful.external scholarshipsAstro ScholarshipBursa Malaysia ScholarshipMaxis Scholarship for ExcellenceMaybank Scholarship AwardPutrajaya Perdana Berhad ScholarshipSecurities Commission Malaysia ScholarshipSHELL Scholarship LocalYayasan Tan Sri Lee Shin Cheng ScholarshipYayasan Telekom Scholarshipastro.com.my/careersbursamalaysia.commaxis.com.my/scholarshipmaybank.com.my/corporate-profile/scholarshipp-perdana.com/com_scholarship_p.aspsc.com.myshell.com.my/home/content/mys/aboutshell/careers/students_and_graduatesioigroup.com/corporateresponsibilities/social_education.cfmytm.tm.com.myValue of AwardThe value of the award can beobtained from www.ptptn.gov.my/docs/Pekeliling/1-2011.pdfApplication Date and Announcement ofResults.For each term, there are two closing dates- For Term 1, the closing dates are 15thFebruary and 15th March.- For Term 2, the closing dates are 15thSeptember and 15th October.Results of the loan application is madeavailable five days after the closing dates.EPF Withdrawal SchemeEligibility• EPF members and/or EPF members’children.• Applicable for diploma and degreeprograms.• Applicants are to liase directly with thenearest EPF office.Application formsApplication forms can be obtained from anyEPF office.Value of Award• Up to the total tuition fees, or entirebalance in Account II, whichever islower.• Members may apply for withdrawal ineach academic year provided there aresufficient funds in Account II.Further enquiriesFor certification/confirmation and relevantdocuments required, please refer to StudentInformation Centre.www.swinburne.edu.my