Scholarships for Student in Malaysia

You can stop eating corn and bread every week now for Shell is offering scholarships again in order to help students who are studying in universities locally and abroad. Shell Scholarship 2010 is offering several scholarships for students who are pursuing their full-time undergraduate studies in these fields; Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geosciences, Chemistry, Physics, Business Administration or Economics, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology and Masters of Science in Geosciences.
If you have completed your SPM/O-Level or equivalent-STPM/A-Level/Foundation Year/Diploma or is currently in your final semester of Matriculation or private or public University and you have strong academic record (realistic expectation of CGPA or its equivalent), you are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Other requirements are:
- Good command of English
- Demonstration of leadership skills through active participation in extra-curricular activities such as clubs, societies, sports and et cetera.
- For Masters of Sciences in Geosciences, candidate must have good Honours Degree or equivalent in relevant field from recognized university.
Malaysian applicants must at least possess a credit in Bahasa Melayu at SPM level or its equivalent qualification whereas foreign students and local student are required to be proficient in both written and spoken English. Applicants must be able to fulfill these requirements:
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 or
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or
- Minimum ELTS score of Band 6 or
- Minimum MUET score of Band 4.
Native English speakers and holder of degree with English as medium of instruction may be exempted from the above requirement.
Application form is to be submitted online. You may base your application on the latest semester results (Matriculation) or trial examination results (SPM and STPM). Also, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified to undergo an interview. Also, Shell Malaysia will reject any incomplete application form and late submission.
A Shell scholar, Karen Wong shares her experiences working with Shell as a Management Accountant. "To me, Shell is a not only a company that generates robust profitability but also cares for its people. Needless to say I am overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity to be a Shell Scholar and eventually an employee of this MNC that is fully committed to sustainable development."
So, act fast and submit your application. With Shell Scholarship, money will no longer be the barrier to your goals, ambitions and success.

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