PENANG FUTURE FOUNDATION aims to be the ladders of opportunity our Malaysian youths can climb on, or the escalators that propel young Malaysians towards a better future. To help us help young bright Malaysians, PENANG FUTURE FOUNDATION constantly welcomes contributions from private sectors and donors.

Candidates will be studying in Public and Private Universities (IPTA & IPTS) in Malaysia.

Priority will be given:

1. Penangite or studied in Penang
2. Academic Achievements
3. Good cognitive skills ie: leadership, communication, teamwork
4. Recipient of state/ national/ international level prize/award; both academic and non-academic

Penang Scholar

Eligibility

1. Minimum CGPA of 3.67 in STPM/ Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/ UEC & equivalent; OR Currently pursuing undergraduate course in Malaysia IPT with minimum CGPA of 3.67; and
2. Household income not more than RM 15,000 per month (equivalent to RM 180,000 annualized); and
   *Parents’ 2 years tax return/ BE Form must be attached*
3. Malaysian 25 years or younger; and
4. Entering/ Currently pursuing full time first undergraduate Degree (fully accredited by MQA) in Malaysia

Award

1. Monthly Living Allowance of RM800
2. Tuition Fee not exceeding RM 100,000 for entire course (based on actual amount invoiced by university/ pays directly to university)
3. Award only takes effect upon execution of scholarship agreement and does not cover retrospective tuition fee/ living expenses incurred by scholar.

Academic Performance

1. Must maintain CGPA of 3.33 and above at all times.
2. Reminder of possible revocation will be served for any semester of CGPA below 3.33
3. Timely submission of the latest examination slip at the end of each semester.

Mutiara Scholar

Eligibility

1. CGPA of 3.00 to 3.66 in STPM/ Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/ UEC & equivalent; OR Currently pursuing undergraduate course in Malaysia IPT with CGPA of 3.00 to 3.66; and
2. Household income not more than RM 5,000 per month (equivalent to RM 60,000 annualized); and
   *Parents’ 2 years tax return/ BE Form must be attached*
3. Malaysian 25 years or younger; and
4. Entering/ Currently pursuing full time first undergraduate Degree (fully accredited by MQA) in Malaysia

Award

1. Monthly Living Allowance of RM500
2. Tuition Fee not exceeding RM 60,000 for entire course (based on actual amount invoiced by university/ pays directly to university)
3. Award only takes effect upon execution of scholarship agreement and does not cover retrospective tuition fee/ living expenses incurred by scholar.

Academic Performance

1. Must maintain CGPA of 3.00 and above at all times.
2. Reminder of possible revocation will be served for any semester of CGPA below 3.00.
3. Timely submission of the latest examination slip at the end of each semester.

Sponsored Discipline/ Courses

MQA fully-accredited courses in Science*, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Accountancy/ Finance

*Exclude Medicine

Application Method

1. Online application opens once a year. Refer to announcement at home page.
2. Submit application and supporting documents via online only. (Application and documents submitted over the counter or send in via post or email will not be accepted.)
3. Deadline for the application is 22 July 2021.

Source: https://penangfuturefoundation.my/