Partner Scholarships

FWD Go Global Scholarship (part of FWD Takaful Talent Development Scholarship) is established to support two deserving students in their pursuit of international exposure through the Heriot-Watt Go Global Programme. This opportunity allows students to study for one semester at Edinburgh Campus, with funding provided by FWD Takaful. 

The scholarship will cover both tuition fees and living expenses, enabling recipients to fully engage in this enriching experience. This initiative aims to empower students to broaden their horizons, gain invaluable insights, and enhance their academic and professional journeys.

Eligibility:

• Open to all nationalities
• Currently enrolled Year 1 or Year 2 students in the BSc Actuarial Science programme or Year 1 students in the BSc Statistical Data Science programme at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)
• Meet Go Global transfer eligibility

Application Timeline:

24 January 2025 to 15 March 2025

To apply for the scholarship, applicants are required to:

1. Complete the Scholarship Application Form
2. Submit a personal statement addressing the following (maximum 500 words):
    
   • Why are you interested in applying for this scholarship? 
   • Outline of your academic and extracurricular achievements to date
3. Provide 2-minute video outlining your passion in your current programme and explaining how studying abroad will benefit your future careers. Your video should be uploaded as a private but shareable YouTube link.
4. Provide proof of financial need and supporting documents.

Review and Selection:

The final selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Financial need 
2. Contribution to the field of studies 
3. Commitment to extracurricular activities, and  
4. Academic achievements

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview by the scholarship selection panel. The University reserves the right to refuse any application at its absolute discretion without the obligation to disclose the reasons for such refusal. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit the Go Global request through Student Self-Service portal.

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YTL Foundation is committed to providing opportunities to deserving students who demonstrate leadership potential and represent our core values of hard work, honesty, moral responsibility, togetherness and vitality.

Students who want to pursue a degree in the following courses at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are encouraged to apply for our scholarship.

• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Construction Project Management and other construction related courses
• Finance and Business-related degrees
• Accounting
• Computing Science

Criteria:

• This scholarship programme is for degree programmes only.
• Must come from a family that finds it a challenge to finance tuition fees and living expenses.
• The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen.
• The ability to study full-time is required.
• Bond Period - 6 years (local private university)

Result requirements:

The scholarship offers:

• Full tuition fees
• Living Expenses
• Paid Internships
• Development Programmes
• Laptop Allowance  
• Phone & Data Plan
• Possibility of immediate employment in the YTL Group

Experiences offered:

• Development programmes  
• Career opportunities
• Internships
• International exchange programmes
• Opportunities to engage and work with YTL Leaders

For more information, kindly log on to Our Scholarship - YTL Foundation

The Zchwantech Scholarship Programme offers full coverage of tuition fees and career opportunities for Computing Science students only.

Eligibility: 

• Applicant who has been offered and accepted to study as full-time undergraduate student in Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) BSc (Hons) Computing Science programme OR current active HWUM BSc (Hons) Computing Science programme student.
• Malaysian citizens only.

Result Requirements:

* Once awarded, the student is to maintain this grade for the rest of the years of the course

• Applicants that are actively involved in extra-curricular activities will have an added advantage.

How to Apply: 

1. Fill in Zchwantech Scholarship Programme Core Value Assessment Form.
2. Fill in Zchwantech Scholarship Programme Application Form and compile all required documents listed in Section G.
3. Email to MYScholarship@hw.ac.uk 

Download the forms here: Zchwantech Scholarship Programme Core Value Assessment Form and Zchwantech Scholarship Programme Application Form

Application Timeline: On-going

The successful scholar is required to serve a scholarship bond upon graduation from the programme, in the form of full-time employment, with the scholarship sponsor. The bond period is subject to the scholarship sponsor's policies and guidelines. In the event that an employment is offered by the Sponsor to the Sponsored Student, the Sponsored Student shall work in the company to be designated by the Sponsor (eg: the Sponsored Student is to work for one (1) year for receiving one year of Sponsorship).

Sin Chew Education Fund was established to aid poor or needy students to further their tertiary studies in Malaysia.

In partnership with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Sin Chew offers scholarships to the following programmes:

Foundation leading to degree in:

• MEng Chemical Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
• BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science 
• MA (Hons) Accounting and Business Finance
• MA (Hons) Business and Finance
• MA (Hons) International Business Management
• MA (Hons) Marketing
• BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration
• BSc (Hons) Psychology 
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management
• BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying 
• BSc (Hons) Computing Science

Applicants must fulfil the following academic requirements:

• A Levels/STPM: AAB
• UEC: 6A
• IB Diploma: 32 pts
• CPU: 85%
• ATAR: 85%
• Matriculation/Foundation/Diploma from other institution: CGPA 3.5 or 90%

How to apply:

1. Applicant is required to register online as a member via Sin Chew Daily Education Fund Official website.
2. Once successfully registered, the applicant must log in to activate the E-application form through Sin Chew Education Fund website.
3. The E-application form must be completely filled and printed out.
4. Upon signing the printed application form, please attach the relevant documents, and post to the address as shown below.
5. Picture reference for documents submission: download.

Sin Chew Daily Education Fund
Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad (Corp Comm & Promotion Dept)
19 Jalan Semangat,
46200 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.

Note: Proof of posting is not proof of receipt.

The Star Education Fund scholarship is offered under the collaboration between Star Media Group with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians.

Scholarships are applicable to the following programmes:

Foundation leading to or direct entry to degree in:

• MEng Chemical Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering
• MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Eligibility:

• Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age.
• Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.
• Not bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other educational institutions or organisations.
• Possess reasonably good result in SPM / UEC or equivalent (for Foundation course).
• Possess reasonably good results in STPM / UEC or equivalent (for Degree courses).

How to apply:

Please read through The Guide HERE before applying.

To apply, please click HERE

Only shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified.

For further enquiries, email edufund@thestar.com.my or call 03-7967 1388 ext. 1642 / 1643