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LOANS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
INTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
3.1.1
PRO VICE CHANCELLOR’S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR
3.1.1.1 The Scholarship is only valid for Non Malaysian Citizen and Full time
enrolled student Degree programme at Curtin Sarawak.
3.1.1.2 Two 50% scholarship toward course fee only for the entire duration of
programme (3 -4 years depending on programme of study)
3.1.1.3 Offered once in a year which the closing date is 17th February each year.
3.1.1.4 All applications received must be stamped with date and signature of the
staff who received the application
3.1.1.5 Applications must be completed with all the required documents
(a) Completed Application Form
(b) Parents’ pay slip/J Forms/BE Forms/Pensioners Card or Statement.
Parents without this relevant document or are unemployed must
submit a letter certified by the Commissioner of Oath or any class A
government official
(c) Certified true copy of examination results
(d) Certified true copy of testimonial and certificates of extra-curricular
activities
3.1.1.6 Eligibility criteria
(a) Non Malaysia Citizen
(b) Full time enrolled student Degree programme at Curtin Sarawak
(c) Excellent GCE A’ Level results with 2B’s or equivalent, CWA
Foundation 80% and above or UEC with 2A’s and 2B’s
(d) Current CSM students must have latest CWA 80% or CGPA 3 and
above
(e) Active involvement in extra curricular and community activities
(f) Family financial background
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(g) Not presently holding other scholarships/loans (including private or
government sponsor)
3.1.1.7 Procedures
(a) Create a database with the following categories:
i.
applicant’s reference number
ii.
student name
iii. student Id
iv. gender
v.
number of siblings
vi. contact number
vii. household income
viii. course enrolled in
ix. English proficiency
x.
Level of qualifications / educations
xi. Extra curricular activities and awards received
xii. remarks
(b) Print database to be distributed to the Scholarship Selection
Committee for short listing:
i.
Director School of Business
ii.
Director School of Engineering & Science
iii. Academic Dean
iv. Academic Registrar
(c) Prepare summary of budgeted allocation for PVC’s scholarship and
roll over amounts from previous semester
(d) Arrange for Scholarship Selection Panel to meet and finalize
scholarship recipients
(e) Issue Scholarship Conditional Letter of Offer signed by the Dean with
a photocopy to be attached to application form
(f) Students will be informed to collect the Offer Letters by pop-up notice
on the student server, notices around campus or e-mail and phone
calls
(g) Issue letters to unsuccessful applicants
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3.1.1.8 Conditions
(a) Recipients will be briefed in person on the detailed conditions of
the award
(b) Offer letters can be signed immediately or be taken home for
review by students but must be returned to Loans & Scholarships
on date stated on the letter
(c) Offer Letter and agreement must state that the student is to
complete at least four (4) years of his/her studies at Curtin
Sarawak for the Business or Engineering and Science program
and in the event that the students fail to comply to the terms of
agreement, the student shall reimburse the University the amount
totaling the value of the scholarship
(d) The award is conditional on the student accepting the following
responsibilities to study diligently, to pass all examinations and
have not been offered/ holding any scholarship or loan.
(e) A student who withdraws from the course or program after the
commencement of class but within the first four (4) weeks, shall
reimburse the University 50% of the scholarship value made for
the current semester following the entitlement stipulated in their
offer letter, or student withdrawing from the course or program
after the first four (4) weeks, shall reimburse the University 100%
of the scholarship value made for the current semester following
the entitlement stipulated in their offer letter
(f) The student must not at any time during his/her study at Curtin
Sarawak behave or act contrary to the rules and regulations of the
country and the University. If he/she is involved in any undesirable
activities, the scholarship will be withdrawn and disciplinary action
will be instituted against him/her in accordance with the University
Policies
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(g) A refund form will be attached together with the offer letter for
students to request for refund of payment made prior to application
for the scholarship
(h) After signing of the offer, student will be given the original copy of
the offer letter and a copy for safe keeping in student’s file.
3.1.1.9 Refund Procedures
(a) The student must pay the tuition fees before or during registration
period. For a student who has made payment for tuition fees, the
student must raise the refund themselves
(b) A database of recipients verified by the Head of Student Services will
be forwarded to Financial Services for reference and records. This is
to monitor those students who had paid the tuition fees prior to the
offer and the percentage of scholarship offer from us
(c) The student must fill in the Refund Request form and forward to the
Cashier
(d) A full refund will be issued to those recipients receiving the
scholarship
(e) Students should receive their refunds in approximately two weeks
from Financial Services
3.1.2
DEAN’S SCHOLAR
3.1.2.1
Two 100% scholarships toward course fee only for the entire duration
of programme (3-4 years depending on programme of study)
3.1.2.2
Current students in the foundation programme and students enrolled
into the Diploma programme are not eligible
3.1.2.3
The Scholarship is only valid for students with the following criteria:
(a) Malaysian Citizen
(b) Full time enrolled student in a degree programme at CSM
(c) Excellent GCE A-Level results with 2 B’s or equivalent, CWA
Foundation 80% and above, UEC – 2A’a and 2 B’s
(d) Family Financial background
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(e) Current CSM student must have latest CWA 80% or CGPA 3 and
above
(f) Not presently holding other scholarships/loans (including PTPTN)
(a) Offered only once in a year and closing date for the application is
17th February each year
3.1.2.5
All applications received must be stamped with received date and
signature of the staff who received the application
3.1.2.6
Applications must be completed with all the required documents
(a) Completed Application Form
(b) Parents’
pay
slip/J
Forms/BE
Forms/Pensioners
Card
or
Statement. Parents without this relevant document or are
unemployed must submit a letter certified by the Commissioner of
Oath or any class A government official
(c) Certified true copy of examination results
(d) Certified true copy of testimonial and certificates of extra-curricular
activities
(e) Certified true copy of school leaving certificates
3.1.2.7
Procedures
(a) Create a database with the following categories:
i.
applicant’s reference number
ii.
student name
iii. student Id
iv. gender
v.
age
vi. number of siblings
vii. address, contact number and email
viii. household income
ix. course enrolled in
x.
English proficiency
xi. Level of qualification or education
xii. Extra curricular activities and awards received
xiii. remarks
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(b) Print database to be distributed to the Scholarship Selection
Committee for short listing:
i.
Director School of Business
ii.
Director School of Engineering & Science
iii. Academic Dean
iv. Academic Registrar
(c) Prepare summary of budgeted allocation for Semester 1 and
Semester 2 and roll over amounts from previous semester
(d) Arrange for Scholarship Selection Panel to meet and finalize
scholarship recipients
(e) Issue Scholarship Conditional Letter of Offer signed by the Dean
with a photocopy to be attached to application form
(f) Students will be informed to collect the Offer Letters by pop-up
notice on the student server, notices around campus or e-mail and
phone calls
(g) Students will be requested to forward actual results if initial
application was made from forecast results
(h) Issue letters to unsuccessful applicants
(i) Appeals based on extra-ordinary cases may be submitted to the
Scholarship Selection Panel. Otherwise, the decision of the Panel
is final
3.1.2.8
Conditions
(a) Recipients will be briefed in person on the detailed conditions of
the award
(b) Offer letters can be signed immediately or be taken home for
review by students but must be returned to Loans & Scholarships
on date stated on the letter
(c) The Scholarship offer covers tuition fees only
(d) Offer Letter and agreement must state that the student is to
complete at least four (4) years of his/her studies at Curtin
Sarawak for the Business or Engineering and Science program
and in the event that the students fail to comply to the terms of
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agreement, the student shall reimburse the University the amount
totaling the value of the scholarship
(e) In the event that the student fails to comply with the above, the
student shall reimburse the University the amount totaling the
value of the scholarship awarded
(f) The award is conditional on the student accepting the following
responsibilities to study diligently, to pass all examinations and
have not been offered/ holding any scholarship or loan
(g) A student who withdraws from the course or program after the
commencement of class but within the first four (4) weeks, shall
reimburse the University 50% of the scholarship value made for
the current semester following the entitlement stipulated in their
offer letter, or student withdrawing from the course or program
after the first four (4) weeks, shall reimburse the University 100%
of the scholarship value made for the current semester following
the entitlement stipulated in their offer letter
(h) The student must not at any time during his/her study at Curtin
Sarawak behave or act contrary to the rules and regulations of the
country and the University. If he/she is involved in any undesirable
activities, the scholarship will be withdrawn and disciplinary action
will be instituted against him/her in accordance with the University
Policies
(i) A refund form will be attached together with the offer letter for
students to request for refund of payment made prior to application
for the scholarship
(j) After signing of the offer, student will be given the original copy of
the offer letter and a copy for safe keeping in student’s file.
3.1.2.9 Refund Procedures
(a) The student must pay the tuition fees before or during registration
period. For a student who has made payment for tuition fees, the
student must raise the refund themselves
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(b) A database of recipients verified by the Head of Student Services will
be forwarded to Financial Services for reference and records. This is
to monitor those students who had paid the tuition fees prior to the
offer and the percentage of scholarship offer from us
(c) The student must fill in the Refund Request form and forward to the
Cashier
(d) A full refund will be issued to those recipients receiving the
scholarship
(e) Students should receive their refunds in approximately two weeks
from Financial Services
3.1.3
CSM SCHOLARSHIP
3.1.3.1
The Scholarship is offered twice a year during the semester and the
closing date for this scholarship is on 17th and 24th June each year
3.1.3.2
Amount of award and duration are:(a)
100% scholarship towards course fee only for the first year of
study
(b)
50% scholarship towards course fee only for the first year of
study
(c)
25% scholarships towards course fee only for the first year of
study
3.1.3.3
All applications received must be stamped with date and signature of
the staff who received the application
3.1.3.4
Applications must be completed with all the required documents
(a) Completed Application Form
(b) Parents’ pay slip/J Forms/BE Forms/Pensioners Card or
Statement. Parents without this relevant document or are
unemployed must submit a letter certified by the Commissioner
of Oath or any class A government official
(c) Certified true copy of examination results
(d) Certified true copy of school leaving certificate
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(e) Certified true copy of testimonial and certificates of extracurricular activities
3.1.3.5
Eligibility criteria
(a) Malaysian Citizen
(b) Full Time enrolled student in Foundation or Degree programme at
CSM
(c) Excellent GCE A-Level results with 2 B’s or equivalent, CWA
Foundation 80% and above, UEC – 2A’s and 2 B’s
(d) Excellent SPM or GCE O Level results with 7A1s and above or
equivalent
(e) Current CSM students must have latest CWA 80% or CGPA 3 and
above
(f) Active involvement in extra curriculum and community activities
(g) Family Financial background
(h) Not presently holding other scholarships/ loans (including PTPTN)
3.1.3.6
Procedures
(a) Create a database with the following categories:
I. Applicant’s reference number
II. Student name
III. Student Id
IV. Gender
V. Number of siblings
VI. Contact number
VII. Household income
VIII. English proficiency
IX. Level of qualification / educations
X. Extra curricular activities and awards received
XI. remarks
(b)
Print database to be distributed to the Scholarship Selection
Committee for short listing:
I. Director School of Business
II. Director School of Engineering & Science
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III. Academic Dean
IV. Academic Registrar
(c) Prepare summary of budgeted allocation for PVC’s scholarship and
roll over amounts from previous semester
(d) Arrange for Scholarship Selection Panel to meet and finalize
scholarship recipients
(e) Issue Scholarship Conditional Letter of Offer signed by the Dean with
a photocopy to be attached to application form
(f) Students will be informed to collect the Offer Letters by pop-up notice
on the student server, notices around campus or e-mail and phone
calls
(g) Issue letters to unsuccessful applicants
3.1.3.7
Conditions
(a) Recipients will be briefed in person on the detailed conditions of
the award
(b) Offer letters can be signed immediately or be taken home for
review by students but must be returned to Loans & Scholarships
on date stated on the letter
(c) Offer Letter and agreement must state that the student is to
complete at least two (2) years of three (3) years of his/her studies
at Curtin Sarawak for the Business, Commerce, Arts or Science
field; or at least three (3) years out of four (4) years of his/her
studies at Curtin Sarawak for Engineering and Science field and in
the event that the students fail to comply to the terms of
agreement, the student shall reimburse the University the amount
totaling the value of the scholarship
(d) The award is conditional on the student accepting the following
responsibilities to study diligently, to pass all examinations and
have not been offered/ holding any scholarship or loan.
(e) A student who withdraws from the course or program after the
commencement of class but within the first four (4) weeks, shall
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reimburse the University 50% of the scholarship value made for
the current semester following the entitlement stipulated in their
offer letter, or student withdrawing from the course or program
after the first four (4) weeks, shall reimburse the University 100%
of the scholarship value made for the current semester following
the entitlement stipulated in their offer letter
(f) The student must not at any time during his/her study at Curtin
Sarawak behave or act contrary to the rules and regulations of the
country and the University. If he/she is involved in any undesirable
activities, the scholarship will be withdrawn and disciplinary action
will be instituted against him/her in accordance with the University
Policies
(g) A refund form will be attached together with the offer letter for
students to request for refund of payment made prior to application
for the scholarship
(h) After signing of the offer, student will be given the original copy of
the offer letter and a copy for safe keeping in student’s file.
3.1.3.8 Refund Procedures
(a) The student must pay the tuition fees before or during registration
period. For a student who has made payment for tuition fees, the
student must raise the refund themselves
(b) A database of recipients verified by the Head of Student Services will
be forwarded to Financial Services for reference and records. This is
to monitor those students who had paid the tuition fees prior to the
offer and the percentage of scholarship offer from us
(c) The student must fill in the Refund Request form and forward to the
Cashier
(d) A full refund will be issued to those recipients receiving the
scholarship
(e) Students should receive their refunds in approximately two weeks
from Financial Services
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SHELL-CURTIN SCHOLARSHIP
3.1.4.1 The Scholarship is offered once a year in March for two recipients per
year ending in 2008 where 50% of the semester tuition fees are shared
by both Curtin and Shell.
(a) The balance amount will be paid by Shell to the student as living
allowance
(b) The total amount shall not be more than RM12, 500
3.1.4.2
Other expenses are to be borne by the student and successful
applicants are not bonded to work in Shell after completion of the
course
3.1.4.3
Criteria:
(a) STPM/A’ Level results with at least 2A’s and 2B’s
(b) CSM Foundation results with CWA 80% and above
(c) Accepted to Curtin first year Engineering degree
(d) No siblings currently holding Shell Scholarship and not holding any
scholarships or loans including PTPTN
(e) For Sarawakian and Sabahan students
(f) Not more than 23 years old
(g) Excel in academic, co-curriculum activities and able to interact and
communicate with wide range of people
3.1.4.4
Procedures
(a) Create a database with the following categories:
i.
applicant’s reference number
ii.
Student name
ii.
Student Id
iii. Gender
v.
number of siblings
vi. address, contact number and email
vii. household income
viii. English proficiency
ix. course enrolled in
x.
Extra curricular activities and awards received
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xi. Remarks
(c) Print database to be distributed to the Scholarship Selection
Committee for short listing:
i.
Shell Scholarship / Immigration Coordinator (Ms. Siti Rahanah)
ii.
Director School of Engineering & Science
iii. Academic Registrar
(d) Arrange for Scholarship Selection Panel to interview short listed
candidates
(e) Offer letter and agreement to be emailed to Shell Representative
for confirmation prior to issuing the agreement and offer letter to
successful candidates
(f) Offer letter is to be signed by the Pro Vice Chancellor
(g) Issue letters to unsuccessful applicants
(h) The decision of the Panel is final
3.1.4.8
Conditions
(a) Recipients will be briefed in person on the detailed conditions of
the award
(b) Offer letters can be signed immediately or be taken home for
review by students but must be returned to Student Affairs on date
stated on the letter
(c) Students need to open Bank Bumiputera-Commerce for the
purpose of payment where Shell will pay the 50% of the tuition
fees to Curtin University and the remaining of the amount will be
paid directly to the students themselves as the living allowances
(d) The agreement must state the value e.g. (RM 12,500) of
scholarship given per semester and the validity period
(e) The student must complete the Bachelor of Engineering Program
at Curtin University of Technology, Sarawak Campus and in the
event the student fails to comply, shall reimburse the university the
amount totaling the value of the scholarship disbursed
(f) The award is conditional on the student accepting the following
responsibilities to study diligently, and to pass all examinations
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(g) A student who withdraws from the course or program after the
commencement of class but within the first four (4) weeks, shall
reimburse the University 50% of the scholarship value made for
the current semester following the entitlement stipulated in their
offer letter, or student withdrawing from the course or program
after the first four (4) weeks, shall reimburse the University 100%
of the scholarship value made for the current semester following
the entitlement stipulated in their offer letter
(h) The student must not at any time during his/her study at Curtin
Sarawak behave or act contrary to the rules and regulations of the
country and the University. If he/she is involved in any undesirable
activities, the scholarship will be withdrawn and disciplinary action
will be instituted against him/her in accordance with the University
Policies
(i) After signing of the offer, student will be given the original copy of
the offer letter and a copy for safe keeping in student’s file
(j) Students must submit their results every semester to the Shell
Scholarship Unit (Ms Siti Rahanah)
3.1.4.9 Refund Procedures
(a) The student must pay the tuition fees before or during registration
period. For a student who has made payment for tuition fees, a
refund request must be raised for the student
(b) A database of recipients verified by the Head of Student Services will
be forwarded to Financial Services for reference and records. This is
to monitor those students who had paid the tuition fees prior to the
offer
(c) The student must fill in the Refund Request form and forward to the
Cashier
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP
3.1.5.1 The scholarship is only for CSM’s existing students who will be going for
their the final year
3.1.5.2 The scholarship includes return airfares, traveling expenses, on-campus
accommodation sponsored by the Western Australia government
3.1.5.3 Curtin Bentley, Perth will grant the tuition fees for one year, the Overseas
Student Health Coverage, the visa as well as the medical report fee,
which will is first paid by the students and subsequently to be refunded
upon arrival in Curtin Perth
3.1.5.4 Other expenses such as textbooks, living expenses will be borne by the
students themselves
3.1.5.5 The Scholarship is only offered to two Business students, two
Engineering students and the final candidate from any school
3.1.5.6 The agreement between Curtin and the Western Australian government
have been extended to 2009 till further notice
3.1.5.7 Criteria:
(a) Malaysian citizen
(b) At least CWA of 80%
3.1.5.8 Procedures
(a) Create a database with the following categories:
i.
applicant’s reference number
ii.
Student Id
iii. Gender
iv. number of siblings
v.
household income
vi. contact number
vii. course enrolled in
(b) Print database to be distributed to the Scholarship Selection
Committee for short listing:
i.
Representative from the Western Australian Government
ii.
Director School of Engineering & Science
iii. Director School of Business
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iv. Academic Registrar
(c) Arrange for Scholarship Selection Panel to interview short listed
candidates
(d) Offer letters, Acceptance of Offer, Visa and Overseas Student Health
Coverage forms will be issued by Curtin Perth
(e) The next best candidate will be selected if the offer is rejected
(f) The decision of the Panel is final
3.1.5.9 Conditions
(a) Recipients will be briefed in person on the detailed conditions of
the award
(b) Offer letters can be signed immediately or be taken home for
review by students but must be returned to Student Affairs on date
stated on the letter
(c) Submitted documents will be faxed to Perth, while a copy will be
made for reference before the originals will be sent to Perth
(d) Students will then be advised to apply for their visas and to
proceed with their medical check through the University’s
appointed panel of doctors
(e) Students must inform the Enrolment Office of the units they plan to
enroll in for the coming semester
(f) Reports of the medical check and the plan units to be enrolled in
will be sent to Perth
(g) Loans & Scholarships Office to notify Housing Officer in Perth,
Andrew Lee; and Airport Reception Services, Ian Farnie of
students’ confirmed date of arrival
(h) Loans & Scholarships Office will issue a memo to notify Financial
Services that CSM will pay the tuition fee as well as the visa on
behalf of Curtin Perth
(i) Loans & Scholarships Office will book a return air-ticket (Economy
class) for the students either from Miri-KL-Perth or from their
hometown and departure date will normally be a few days before
orientation in Perth
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(j) A press release and pre-departure briefing will be held for the
student 2 weeks before departure
3.2
EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIPS
3.2.1
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN SCHOLARSHIP (YAYASAN BIASISWA SARAWAK
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN)
3.2.1.1 This application is for both newly enrolled student to degree as well as
CSM’s Foundation students going for Degree courses
3.2.1.2 The Scholarship is offered once a year and the notification of the
application and datelines will be 31st July each year
3.2.1.3 The Scholarship covers living allowances, tuition fees, air-ticket
(economy class) and other allowances
3.2.1.4 Application forms can be obtained from Student Services or downloaded
from Yayasan’s website.
Students are to submit the completed
application forms with the required documents directly to Yayasan
3.2.1.5 Short listed candidates will be notified directly by Yayasan
3.2.1.6 Successful applicants are required to provide a copy of the agreement to
Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.1.5 Criteria:
(a) Grade B or above for STPM
(b) CGPA 3.00 (74%) and above for Diploma or Foundation results
(c) For Sarawakian with Malaysian birth certificates
(d) Full time enrolled Degree, Masters or Doctorate students only in ECommerce,
Electronic
and
Communication
and
Mechanical
Engineering courses
(e) Students must achieve a CGPA of at least 2:00 every semester
3.2.1.6 Payment process:
(a) Financial Services will invoice YBTAR for tuition fees payment
each semester
(b) Invoice will be based on units enrolled/credit hours taken
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(c) Students who withdraw/on leave of absence/terminated must
notify YBTAR in writing
(d) A student who fail a unit and repeat that same unit in another
semester will not be funded by YBTAR
3.2.2
JABATAN PERKHIDMATAN AWAM (JPA – SABAH SCHOLARSHIP)
3.2.2.1 This application is for full time enrolled undergraduates in Computer
Science, Engineering, Accounting and Tourism Management from Sabah
and Labuan only
3.2.2.2 The Scholarship is offered once a year and covers living allowances of
RM3, 300, tuition fees, return air-ticket (economy class) and textbook
allowance of RM200
3.2.2.3 The students will be sponsored every year with the condition that the
students need to perform well each semester
3.2.2.4 Summer Course is covered under the Scholarship
3.2.2.5 The applications begin in March and close in April and are advertised by
JPA in the Sabah newspapers
3.2.2.6 Application forms may be obtained directly from JPA Sabah, district
offices, or municipal councils at RM1 each
3.2.2.7 Criteria:
(a) Distinction in 5 SPM subjects including Bahasa Malaysia and other
subjects related to the major
(b) Good grades in four STPM papers including General Paper
3.2.2.8 Students are to submit the completed application forms with the required
documents directly to JPA and short listed candidates will be notified by
JPA
3.2.2.9 Successful applicants are required to provide a copy of the agreement to
Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.2.10 Students must maintain CGPA of 2.00 and above, and submit their
semester results to JPA
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3.2.2.11 Students who wish to change course other than the stated course in the
agreement must inform JPA to request for permission as well as a letter
to confirm approval of course transfer
3.2.2.12 Students who wish to extend the duration of sponsorship must request
for permission from JPA. A letter will be issued by Student Services to
confirm students’ status
3.2.2.13 Financial Services will issue invoice each semester and payment will be
directly credited to CSM’s account
3.2.3
SHELL MALAYSIA EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION (SM-EP SCHOLARSHIP)
3.2.3.1 This application is for full time enrolled undergraduates
3.2.3.2 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.3.3 The Scholarship to be awarded amounts to RM7,800 per year and
includes an annual home passage
3.2.3.4 The form can be downloaded from Shell website or obtained personally
from Sarawak Shell Berhad
3.2.3.5 Students need to liaise with Shell directly for further information.
Application forms must to be sent directly to Shell
3.2.3.6 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.3.7 Criteria:
(a) First year full time enrolled Sarawakian and Sabahan students
(b) Not more than 23 years of age
(c) Matriculation/Diploma/Foundation results or Year one results at
CGPA 3.0 (74%) and above
(d) STPM / A Level with at least 2B’s in any core subjects inclusive of
General Paper
(e) Excel in extra-curricular activities
(f) Family gross income of not more than RM3,000 per month
(g) Not holding any scholarships or loans including PTPTN
(h) No other siblings holding SHELL scholarship
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SHELL MALAYSIA DOWNSTREAM SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
3.2.4.1 This application is for full time enrolled undergraduates
3.2.4.2 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.4.3 The Scholarship to be awarded amounts to RM7,800 per year and
includes an annual home passage
3.2.4.4 The form can be downloaded from Shell website or obtained personally
from Sarawak Shell Berhad
3.2.4.5 Students need to liaise with Shell directly for further information.
Application forms must to be sent directly to Shell
3.2.4.6 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.4.7 Criteria:
(a) First year full time enrolled West Malaysian students
(b) Not more than 23 years of age
(c) Matriculation/Diploma/Foundation results or Year one results at
CGPA 3.0 (74%) and above
(d) STPM / A Level with at least 2B’s in any core subjects inclusive of
General Paper
(e) Excel in extra-curricular activities
(f) Family gross income of not more than RM3,000 per month
(g) Not holding any scholarships or loans including PTPTN
(h) No other siblings holding SHELL scholarship
3.2.5
PETRONAS SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.5.1 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.5.2 The form can be downloaded from Petronas website or obtained
personally from Petronas, Miri
3.2.5.3 Students need to liaise with Petronas directly for further information.
Application forms must to be sent directly to Petronas
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3.2.5.4 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.5.5 Criteria:
(a) First year full time enrolled West Malaysian students
(b) Credit in BM for SPM or SPMV
(c) 15 SPM units required with Grade 3B in English and any 4 of the
following subjects:
i.
Engineering degree: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and
Additional Science
ii.
Commerce
degree:
Mathematics,
Principles
of
Accounts,
Commerce and Economics
(d) Excel in extra-curricular activities
(e) Not holding any scholarships or loans including PTPTN
3.2.6
ASTRO SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
3.2.6.1 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.6.2 The scholarship award amounts to RM8,000 per year
3.2.6.3 The form can be downloaded from the Astro website
3.2.4.5 Students need to liaise with Astro directly for further information.
Application forms must to be sent directly on-line to Astro
3.2.4.6 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.4.7 Criteria:
(a) Malaysian students full-time enrolled in degree in Engineering,
Computer Science and Mass Communication
(b) Not more than 35 years old
(c) Qualified Astro subscriber in good standing for a minimum of 12
months
(d) The students are expected to work in Astro or related companies for
3 to 5 years
(e) Not holding any scholarships or loans
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HONG LEONG FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.7.1 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.7.2 The form can be downloaded from the Hong Leong Bank website or the
bank directly
3.2.7.3 Students need to liaise with Hong Leong Bank directly for further
information. Application forms must to be sent directly Hong Leong Bank
3.2.4.6 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.4.7 Criteria:
(a) Malaysian students full-time enrolled in degree in IT, Computer
Science, Accounting or Finance and Management, Electronic,
Electrical.
Computer,
Mechanical
Engineering
and
Chemical
Engineering (to be precise in the areas)
(b) SPM at least 5A’s and 2 passes from minimum of seven subjects
(c) STPM at least 3A’s and a pass in the General Paper
(d) Minimum of CGPA 3.5 (79%) and above from Diploma / Matriculation
/ Foundation
(e) Not holding any scholarships or loans
3.2.8
HSBC SCHOLARSHIPS AWARD
3.2.8.1 The Scholarship is offered once a year and will be advertised in the local
newspaper
3.2.8.2 The form can be downloaded from the Hong Kong and Shanghai website
or the bank directly
3.2.8.3 Students need to liaise with HSBC directly for further information.
Application forms must to be sent directly HSBC
3.2.8.4 Scholarship awarded amounts to RM8000 to be dispersed over three
years
3.2.4.6 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.4.7 Criteria:
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(a) Malaysian students full-time enrolled in degree
(b) Not more than 25 years old
(c) Minimum of three distinctions in SPM
(d) Minimum of 2A’s and 2B’s and a pass in the General Paper in STPM
(e) Minimum of CGPA 3.0 (75%) and above from Diploma / Matriculation
/ Foundation
(f) Not holding any scholarships or loans
3.2.9
REVERSE COLOMBO SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.9.1
Open to two Australian citizens from Curtin per semester to study
undertake one semester in the Sarawak campus
3.2.9.2
The Scholarship covers return airfare, medical check-up, student pass,
performance bond and a maintenance/accommodation allowance of
RM1,200
3.2.9.3
Application forms may be obtained from Yayasan Sarawak
3.2.9.4
Documents to be submitted to Yayasan:
(a) Copy of passport
(b) Copy of Social Visit Pass
(c) Copy of Student ID
(d) Curriculum vitae
(e) Academic record
(f) Statement of benefits / advantages to student and CSM
(g) Reference letter from Course Coordinator / Head of Department
from CSM and Bentley
3.2.9.5 Once selected, students need to provide evidence of Scholarship award
to the Loans & Scholarships Office
3.2.10 GAMUDA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
3.2.10.1 Open to Malaysian citizen only
3.2.10.2 Covers full course fees and living expenses for successful applicants
3.2.10.3 Provides mentoring, training, career guidance to the students during
their study period
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3.2.10.4 Usually the closing date is in April each year
3.2.10.5 Documents:
I. Certificates of academic results and testimonials (certified) –
secondary & tertiary
II. Certificates of extra-mural activities (certified) – Form 4 onwards
III. Proof of Financial need (Latest EA Form/ Salary Slip/ Pension Cardparents)
IV. For first year students who have yet to receive an offer letter from the
university
V. Any relevant documents
3.2.10.6
Criteria
I. Obtained at least 5As in SPM and 3As in the recent STPM or
equivalent (eg. A Levels)
II. A good command of English, leadership qualities, right values and
character, drive and commitment to excel
III. Gained acceptance into any of the above mentioned institutions at time
of interview
IV. Must show proof of financial need
V. Willing to serve in the Gamuda Group for a specified period upon
graduation
VI. Must not be a recipient of a scholarship, loan or financial assistance
from any other organization
3.2.10.7 The application closing date usually in April each year
3.2.11 GREAT EASTERN SUPREMACY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (LOCAL)
3.2.11.1
Scholarship award open to all Malaysian who are policyholders or
children of policyholders of Great Eastern whose policies have
been in force for more than three years to pursue the following first
degree courses at any of the recognized local public or private
universities:
I. Accounting
II. Business Administration
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III. Information Technology
IV. Economic
3.2.11.2
Maximum values of award for private university in RM16,700 per
annum for academic fees and living allowances per academic
year.
3.2.11.3
Requirements for this scholarship:
I. Age below 21 years old as of the year of application
II. Possess good academic result in STPM/equivalent and
active in sports and extra curricular activities.
III. Able to gain admission to the local public or private
universities for approved courses of study. Applicants to be
considered from local private universities must have
completed their matriculation or the first year in their
degree programme.
3.2.11.4
Condition of awards:
I. Award holders must not be bonded to or holding any
other scholarship or receiving financial assistance from
any other institutions or organizations.
II. Award holders will be required to enter into a 3-year bond
with
Great
Eastern
immediately
upon
successful
completion of their course.
3.2.11.5
Usually the due date for this scholarship application is in May
every year
3.2.12 IJM CORPORATION BERHAD SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.12.1
Maximum RM10, 000 per academic year, subject to location of
University, and must be bonded upon completion of studies
3.2.12.2
Currently pursuing Accounting/ Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical/
Chemical/ Business Administration/ Geology programme
3.2.12.3
Criteria:
I. Good STPM or Matriculation grades
II. Strong record in extra-co-curricular activities
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III. Good command of English
IV. Full-time undergraduate study
V. Not be bonded to or in receipt of financial aid from other
organization
3.2.12.4
Student needs to liaise directly with IJM for further information on
Scholarship
3.2.13 LITRAK SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
3.2.13.1
Malaysian citizen who is pursuing a full time First degree
programmes in Malaysia
3.2.13.2
Full tuition fees and living ecpenses of RM500 per month
3.2.13.3
Bonded for a period of 3 to 5 years depending on the amount
Sponsored and upon successful completion of studies
3.2.13.4
Currently pursuing Civil/ Electrical/ Finance/ Accountancy/
Computer Science and Information Technology field
3.2.13.5
Academic requirements:
I. Obtained at least 5As in SPM with credits in Mathematics,
Bahasa Malaysia and English
II. And 4As in STPM OR Matriculation/ Diploma (with CGPA
of 3.0 and above)
III. Posses good command of English, strong interpersonal
and leadership skills, dynamic, independent and active in
co-curriculum activities
IV. Currently not holding a scholarship from any organization
and free from any obligation and willing to serve the
company (those who are currently holding PTPTN are
encourage to apply)
3.2.13.6
The closing date for this application is usually in April.
3.2.13 MNRB HOLDINGS BERHAD
3.2.13.1
Malaysian who is pursuing a Full-time matriculation, Diploma, First
Degree
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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
3.2.13.3
Allowance of RM8,000.00 per year for local Matriculation or
Diploma courses and RM10,000.00 per year for First Degree or
Professional courses
3.2.13.4
Criteria:
I. Should be below 23 years of age
II. 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
III. Should obtained at least 3As and pass the General Paper
at the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examination;
OR
IV. Should obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average
(CGPA) of at least 3.5 for Diploma or Matriculation
V. Must have proof of financial needs
VI. Must write a short 1-page 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
VII. Preference will be given to those active in co-curricular
activities
VIII. Must not be a recipient of a scholarship/loan/financial
assistance from any other organization
IX. Employees working in the local insurance industry or their
children are encouraged to apply
3.2.13.5
Candidates with TRIAL SPM/ STPM RESULTS are encourage to
apply
3.2.13.6
Selected candidates will be given provisional offer of the
scholarship to pursue the approved courses subject to variance
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between the actual results and the trial results being within
acceptable range
3.2.13.7
Closing date for this scholarship is usually in January each year
3.2.15 YAYASAN PROTON SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.15.1
Malaysian who is pursuing Electronics/ Electrical/ Mechanical/
Marketing/ Accounting degree programmes
3.2.15.2
Full academics fees, subsistence, book and accommodation
allowances
3.2.15.3
Final selection of students will be based on interview, participation
in extra curricular activities and SPM/STPM/Matriculation
examination results
3.2.15.4
Students will be bonded to the company and must be ready/ willing
to serve PROTON for a specified period after graduation
3.2.15.5
There a re 3 Scholarship Program / Category offered to the
students:
(a) Student with Academic Excellence
-
CGPA 3.5 and above
-
Posses strong leadership traits and good communication
skills/ proficiency in English
(b) Active from Eligible Family
-
CGPA 3.0 and above
-
Household income not more than RM1,500 per month
(To attach salary slip)
(c ) Students / Children of PROTON for a minimum of 3 years
-
CGPA 3.0 and above
-
Staff that has been serving PROTON for a minimum of
3 years.
3.2.15.6
Criteria:
I. Student must possess excellent SPM examinations results
including distinction in Bahasa Malaysia, English and
Mathematics
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II. Not presently holding other scholarships/ loans (including
PTPTN)
3.2.15.7
The closing date for this scholarship is in April each year
(The students is advice to refer to the website for further details)
3.2.16 GIC GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.16.1
Scholarship offered for a wide range of courses, ranging from
Business
Administration,
Economics,
Finance,
Computer
Science, Engineering and Accountancy
3.2.16.2
The value of award depends on the country of scholarship and it
Includes tuition fees and allowances for lodging, maintenance,
clothing and books
3.2.16.3
Scholarship will also cover medical insurance coverage, excess
baggage allowances, return air-ticket and other expenses
incurred in the course of study.
3.2.16.4
The scholarship is tenable for 4 years. Condition of award is a
5 or 6 years bond after successfully complete their studies
3.2.16.5
The is no closing date for this scholarship application. Only
Shortlisted candidates will be notify.
3.2.16.5
Documents:
I. A passport sized photo
II. A complete set of academic certificate
III. Student result slips
3.2.17 MUDAJAYA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
3.2.17.1
Malaysian citizen with excellent academic results in SPM/STPM/
College/ University grades
3.2.17.2
Positive Personality attitudes and has a record of active
participation in extra-curricular activities
3.2.17.3
Students who currently pursuing Civil Engineering in Degree
programme
3.2.17.4
Value of scholarship offered is RM6,000 to RM8,000 per year
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Upon graduation, recipients of this scholarship will have the
opportunity to pursue a fast tract career with the Company and
be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package.
3.2.17.6
Mentoring, training and career guidance will be provided.
Industrial training will also be provided with allowances and site
accommodation facility
3.2.17.7
The students are advice to liaise with the organization personally
through email or write in to request for an application form.
3.2.17.8
Upon completion of the application form, the student need to
attached the form with these documents:
I. A passport sized photo of applicant
II. Photocopies of certificates
III. Photocopies of results slip
IV. Testimonial
3.2.18 ROAD BUILDERS (M) HOLDINGS BHD SCHOLARSHIP
3.2.18.1
Eligibility criteria is satisfactory completion the SPM/ STPM/
Matriculation courses
3.2.18.2
The application form must be attached with Curriculum Vitae with
Full Name, contact details and a summary of student major
achievements, certifies copies of SPM/STPM and Matriculation
certificates.
3.2.18.3
The closing date for this application, the student need to refer to
their websites for more details
3.2.19 SECURITIES COMMISSION (SC) – TERTIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
3.2.19.1
For first degree courses such as Finance, Business
Administration and Accounting
3.2.19.2
The scholarship covers full academic fees, books, subsistence
and other miscellaneous allowances
3.2.19.3
Requirements:
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I. Minimum 4As and 1B in STPM or 2As and 1B for A
Levels OR CGPA 3.50 and above for Diploma /
Matriculation level
II. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
III. Active in both co-curricular activities and sports
IV. Good English and Bahasa Malaysia communication
skills
V. Not a scholarship recipient of another organisation
3.2.19.4
Will be bond with SC for a stipulated period upon completion of
Tertiary education
3.2.19.5
Closing date for this scholarship usually in March
3.2.20 TOP GLOVE SCHOLARSHIPS
3.2.20.1
Malaysian citizen who enrolled in Mechanical/ Chemical/
Electrical/ Economics/ Business Studies/ Marketing and
Accounting
3.2.20.2
Criteria:
I. Age below 25 years old
II. Good academic results in SPM & STPM
III. Not presently holding other scholarship/ loans (including
PTPTN)
IV. Has gained acceptance from the university
3.2.20.3
Value of Scholarship:
(a) RM7,000 per year for Arts undergraduate student
(b) RM8,000 per year for Science undergraduate student
(c) A maximum of 5 years minimum period required by
scholars to complete course, which ever earlier
3.2.20.4
Successful applicants will be required to serve TOP GLOVE
GROUP OF COMPANIES for a minimum 3 years upon
completion of their study
3.2.20.5
Duly completed Application Form giving full personal and
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academic particulars, substantiated certified copy of actual
examination results, parents’ salary slip/ Income Tax statement,
Letter of Acceptance issued by the university
3.2.20.6
The closing date for this scholarship application is on May each
year
3.2.21 YTL FOUNDATION
3.2.21.1
Requirements:
I. Malaysian Citizen with outstanding results in SPM and
STPM examinations
II. Gained admission to an accredited institution of higher
learning
III. Exhibited leadership qualities in sports and/or extra
curricular activities
IV. Not receiving any scholarships, financial aid or award
from other educational institution or organization
3.2.21.2
Documents needed to apply are:
I. Letter of application
II. Letter of offer from institution
III. Copies of results, testimonial and certificates
3.2.21.3
There is no specific closing date for this scholarship. Only
Short listed applicants will be notified for an interview.
3.2.22 ECM LIBRA FOUNDATION
3.2.22.1
Eligibility:
I. Be Malaysian citizens
II. prove eligibility for financial assistance, as means testing
will be strictly applied
III. have good academic record and be active in extra
curricular activities
IV. have gained admission into an approved local college or
university for a professional or vocational course
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Completed application form to be attached with:I. Letter of admission/offer from University
II. Applicant’s and parents Identity card (both side)
III. Parents’ 3 months pay slips, EPF statement, Form B
IV. Applicant’s School Leaving Certificate
V. SPM/”O” Level results (equivalent)
VI. STPM/”A” Level results (equivalent)
VII. Result transcripts for Diploma or Degree OR certificate
for Diploma or Dergee courses
VIII. GCE ‘O’ Level or 1119 English Results (if available)
IX. Extra Curricular activities
3.2.22.3
There is no closing date for this scholarship. Only short listed
Candidates will be notified
3.3
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME
3.3.1
The programme is offered twice a year:
3.3.1.1 15th April for those applying for second semester
3.3.1.2 15th September for following year first semester intake.
3.3.2
Tuition fees will be paid in RM instead of AUD for the semester of exchange
taking place
3.3.3
Exchange programme is valid for one semester only (6 months)
3.3.4
Application forms may be obtained at Loans & Scholarships Counter or
downloaded from the CSM website
3.3.5
Criteria:
3.3.5.1 Full-time enrolled undergraduate student and must be at CSM at least a
year at the point of applying
3.3.5.2 Good Standing with at least CGPA of 2.75 (69%) and above
3.3.5.3 Demonstrate good English proficiency
3.3.6
Procedure:
3.3.6.1 Students will be required to provide the following with their applications:
(a) Testimonial of the evidence of extra-curricular activities and socioeconomic status
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(b) Reference letter from Head of Department or Director of School
(c) Short self introduction
3.3.6.2 Applications will be sent to the respective Schools at CSM, and Ms.
Debra Pasco, Student Exchange officer in Curtin Bentley for short listing
3.3.6.3 Perth will inform students directly on their successful application and will
forward the letter of offer, pre-departure guidebook and instructions for
paying the Overseas Student Health Cover
3.3.6.4 Successful applicants will need to proceed to the International Office at
CSM for further assistance
3.3.6.5 The Loans & Scholarships Office will assist students in making traveling
arrangements, prepare travel request and any other preparation
3.4
PAT ADDISON AWARD
3.4.1
Offered once a year usually in the middle of the semester one during CSM’s
week free for the top student in the School of Business and top student in the
School of Engineering & Science
3.4.2
Nomination and selection is carried out by the Directors of Schools
3.4.3
The
Award
covers
return
air-fare
(economy
class)
and
on-campus
accommodation
3.4.4
The Loans & Scholarships Officer will liaise with Perth for the Letter of Offer,
details of accommodation, contact person over at Curtin Perth, airport pick-up
and details of the one week itinerary
3.4.5
Award recipients will be requested to complete a short write –up of themselves
for press release purposes prior to departure
3.4.6
3.5
Award recipients will enter Australia under Tourist Visa for their one week stay
LOANS
3.5.1
PERBADANAN TABUNG PENDIDIKAN TINGGI NASIONAL (PTPTN)
3.5.1.1 APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Malaysian citizen

Must have SPM with minimum 3 credits
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UEC without SPM not eligible

Those taking “ 0 “ level in Brunei not eligible.
Full-time enrolled Degree student of CSM. Diploma or Degree
course which have approval from Malaysia Qualification Agency (MQA)
and approval from Jabatan Pendidikan Swasta (JPS).

Must meet with the minimum entry requirement of the institution

STPM Level - 2 passes (min. 1B + 1C+ grade)

Senior Middle 3 MICSS- 5 Passes (min. 5B grades)
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“A” level – 2 passes (min. 1C and 1D grade) and “O”
level –3 passes(min. 3C)
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International Baccalaureate – 24 points out of 40
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Passed Curtin Foundation Program ( 5 Credits) in SPM
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JPS approved Foundation Program from local
institutions
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JPS approved Matriculation Program from local institutions
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JPS approved Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Degree
Programs from local institutions

Foundation, Pre-University, Matriculation, Diploma, Advanced
Diploma and Degree from Foreign institutions

Other qualifications as matriculated by Curtin University of
Technology, Western Australia.

Must have at least one more year of study at CSM at point of applying PTPTN

Have not been offered any other scholarship/sponsorship

A student who had taken loan from PTPTN for the first time and fail/ transfer from
that institution has to settle the loan amount he had apply before he can apply for
a fresh loan for the second time from the new institution.

An enrolled students who had been offered loan from PTPTN while taking their
diploma program in institution need to get a completion letter from their previous
institution and inform PTPTN that they have completed their diploma program.
3.5.1.2 APPLICATION CHECKLIST
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1 copy of IC
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Entry Qualification to Degree
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Foundation/Diploma - provide sem 1&2 results/transcript and the gtaduation
certificate. If at point of application there is none, get a completion letter from
student services. Student who requested for letter for more than once will be
charged RM 10.00.
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STPM result certificate
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Matriculation certificate
Open a bank Bumiputra account. Photocopy the front page and make sure account
number and name are correct with mykad.

Parents J Form/B or BE form/salary slip/Pensioners card or statement. A parents
who does have any of the documents required to state his income will have to fill in
the last page of the PTPTN OMR form and to be certify by the official in Curtin only.

Parents income tax number
 Certification of the entire above document can only be done by Curtin Officials
who had the approval of PTPTN.
3.5.1.3 APPLICATION PROCESS

Before students intend to apply the PTPTN loan, we have to make sure he/she meets
the current minimum University requirement in order to minimize number of rejection
which will affect out institution grade.

PTPTN forms are available from the Loans & Scholarships Office and the cost of RM
6:00 which had to pay at Cashier Counter.

There are two submissions in a semester which is 15th April and 15th May for 1st
semester where as 15th August and 15th Sept for 2nd semester. However we will
advertise earlier in order to be able to check through all the forms.

All application forms are to be submitted to Loans & Scholarships Office.

The due date to submit forms to Loans & Scholarships for Semester 1 will be on the
30th March and 28th April and Semester 2 will be the 28th July and 28th August every
year.
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Application need to be filled in 2B or BB pencils otherwise they will need to purchase
a new form.
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Upon receiving the application and other documents, we must check to make sure
the documents given are completed and forms are properly filled. To make sure that
the IC/names/course code & name/ID/income tax number of parents/date of
commencement of course/details of SPM result/qualification entry to degree/salary of
parent (must fill in net amount).

Create a database on list of student with details such as IC/ID/Course enrolled/
names/Gender/BCB account number/telephone number/min. entry requirement. This
name list in database should be group according to course enrolled.

The documents must be send to PTPTN at least 5 days before submission due date
to avoid institution marks being deducted which will affect our grades.

All forms and other documents must be photocopy before being sent out.

Documents send out are:

OMR Application form (attached a cover letter and list of students according
to course they are in and have to be put on top of all application.)
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1 copy of JPS letter for course approval.
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1 copy of PTPTN Course code
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PTPTN submission due date.

Individual application send not through the institution will not be entertained.

Upon received of the documents, PTPTN will inform in writing on the status of
application as of;
I.
Completed documents – will be brought up for committee meeting and board
of Directors meeting for approval.
II. Not completed - will not be considered.
III. Not qualified applicants – will not be considered. This might be due to no
course approval from JPS/still owing PTPTN or other reason stated by PTPTN
3.5.1.4 APPROVAL PROCESS
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For normal application send by institution, PTPTN will take approximately 21 days for
the loan to be approved.
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Arus perdana will take only 14 days which is including upon PTPTN receive of the
form, processing, signing of agreement and transferring /disbursement of loan to the
student.

Arus Perdana can only be when the institution can get about 150 student to apply for
PTPTN then we can invite PTPTN to come over to Curtin to give instant checking
and approval and at the own expenses otherwise if lower than 150, we will have to
bear the expenses.

Upon approval by board of Directors, PTPTN will send out the offer letter and
agreement to Institution and together with the list of names of those being offered.

PTPTN had given a schedule timetable on submission of students’ agreement for
Curtin University .Refer table as below.
Semester 1
Mac
Semester 2
Julai
1st submission
25 May
1st Submission
25 October
Payment
1 Jun
Payment
1 November
2nd Submission
25 Jun
2nd Submission
25 September
Payment
1 July
Payment
1 October
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Failing to follow their submission date will have our institution marks deducted and
will affect our grading.

Upon received of the agreement, we will have to arrange for a date for the students
to come for signing of the agreement.

Loans & Scholarships must make sure to return the agreement before due date given
in the PTPTN cover letter failing which will affect our institution grade.

Before filling in the offer letter and agreement, the student must check through their
the name/address/course program/bank account number/IC are correct. If the bank
account number/address and IC are not correct, student will have to fill a form on
changes of these particulars. See attachment on sample of form.

Student must fill the agreement carefully and must not make mistake. All forms must
be filled in with black/blue ball point pen and must be capital letters. Any mistake
made, the student must make a straight line across the word/sentence and sign at
the side of the word/sentence. Students are not allowed to use blanco/correction pen.
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Students’ copy of offer letter can be kept by student. Copy for PTPTN and Surat
Kebenaran 1, 2, 3 will be return to PTPTN. In the offer letter student will need to fill in
their names/ course offered/ agreement date/account number/bank name. Refer
attachment on how to fill offer letter and agreement.

Students will need to pay at cashier counter RM 45.00 to buy LHDN stamp. RM
40.00 for buying LHDN stamps and RM 5: 00 as service charge. The stamps can be
bought from Post Office. 2 copies of student agreement have to go for stamping at
LHDN.

Before proceeding for stamping, a memo must be sent to Financial Services,
attention to Ms Sara Wong to request for cash payment. The memo should be done
as soon as all students are done with the signing of agreement. This is to avoid
delaying of time due to the process of cash payment from the financial services which
will affect our due date to return the documents.

Payment will starts effective from the date of their offer letter and agreement and first
disbursement will be on that current semester their loan approved.

Maximum amount will be RM16,000 per year for Commerce and Arts degree and
RM16,500 per year for Engineering and Science degree

The loan only covers for the tuition fee only not other expenses
3.5.1.5 PAYMENT PROCESS

1st disbursement of payment to the student are done only after the agreement is
successfully completed by student and accepted by PTPTN. For the following
semester’s payment, it will be made after the confirmation status is received from the
institution (Curtin). The following status are as follows;
I. Active and is still studying
II. Pass previous semester with CGPA 2:00 and above
III. Does not hold any other loan/scholarship
IV. Any other status stated from time to time

Every semester PTPTN will send a diskette with list of students under PTPTN loan
for confirmation of their status.

Upon receiving of the diskette (hardcopy) on the student list, Loans & Scholarships
will have to get copy of the student’s transcript from the examination department.
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As required by PTPTN, the results will then be calculated to get the CGPA of the
student.

Once the CGPA are obtained, then we can proceed to change the status of the
student according to the code that had been given by PTPTN. (see attachment)

Loans & Scholarships will deduct RM 100.00 from payment amount in the listing and
this will acknowledge PTPTN to direct credit the RM 100.00 to students account as
notification for students and that the balance of PTPTN payment is paid direct to
Curtin account.

Upon received of the payment from PTPTN, PTPTN will issue a list of names of
student under each payment voucher. We have to contra check all the names in
order to make sure that no students are left out for payment. Nevertheless refund to
the student can only be done after we received listing of student names from Bank
Bumiputra as this listing is the final listing on successful transaction.

PTPTN had given a schedule for confirmation status and payment. Please refer table
as follows:
Semester 1
Mac
Semester 2
July
Date of sending
23 February
Date of sending
23 June
confirmation status to Curtin
confirmation status to
Curtin
Date received from Curtin
15 April
Date received from Curtin
15 Sept
Payment made to Curtin
24 April
Payment made to Curtin
24 Sept
Date of sending
1 May
Date of sending
1 October
confirmation status to Curtin
confirmation status to
Curtin
Date received from Curtin
1 June
Date received from Curtin
1 November
Payment made to Curtin
9 Jun
Payment made to Curtin
9 November
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Any refund to the student must be done within 14 days from the date of payment .
PTPTN has the right to take any appropriate action should they find out any
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do auditing to the Institution at any time to make sure there is no misuse of PTPTN
fund.

All students who have been offered the PTPTN loan are requested to have an
insurance . This is to ensure that the repayment of the said loan be continued by the
insurance, should the student passed away or permanent disablement. PTPTN will
decide on the insurance cover and payment premium will be deducted from the loan
amount.

Payment to student who go for leave of absence or postpone his course will be on
hold upon reasons given by the institution. If a student goes for leave of
absence/postponed his course after payment from PTPTN then the next payment will
be on hold by PTPTN.

PTPTN will hold any payment made to student if the exam result for previous
semester is less than GPA 2.00.

There is no postponement of payment to any student on any payment withhold from
them.

Student who transfer/withdrawn from an institution because the course had been
stopped are allowed to appeal for continuation of loan but the level and course
offered must be the same. Documents needed to forward to PTPTN are appeal letter
from student that states reason for transfer of course, release letter from previous
institution and acceptance of offer from the new institution.

A student who was offered PTPTN loan in his previous institution for his previous
course but has withdrawn/terminated can only apply for the loan after he settled the
previous loan amount.

A student taking PTPTN loan in his Diploma course and has successfully completed
the course can apply for second application to PTPTN in degree course unless
second application of PTPTN loan is of the same course which are not allowed by
PTPTN.

Appeal for extension on PTPTN loan will not be considered unless for reasons such
as changes in course structure and health problem of a student.

PTPTN loan will not cover for summer course.
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3.5.1.6 REPAYMENT PROCESS
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PTPTN will charge a 3% interest on loan and administration cost and every year
based on balance of loan each month.

Repayment for PTPTN loan will start six (6) months after graduation or after a
student has secured a job, whichever is earlier. Payments can be made through
Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri(LHDN), Maybank2U, Bumiputera Commerce Bank,
Bank Islam or Post Office. Payment made to PTPTN must be by Bank Draft and paid
to Ketua Eksekutif, Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional. A student can
pay PTPTN the whole amount upon graduation, or any amount but not less than the
amount stated by PTPTN in their agreement. If a student settles the whole amount
within six months after graduation, there will be no interest incurred.

A student who appeal for deferment of payment or rescheduling for reasons such as
extension of duration of course/have not completed studies can write a letter to
PTPTN. The student must request a confirmation letter from the student services
department on his status.
3.5.2
YAYASAN SARAWAK LOAN
3.5.2.1
Application received with all the relevant documents:

Sarawakian only

Identity card of Student

Students need to show the evidence of rejection (i.e a letter from PTPTN) that
they did not get the offer from PTPTN/get a support letter from head of student
services stating the student condition.

Full-time enrolled Foundation and Degree student of CSM

BM in SPM must be credit

Testimonial of the evidence of extra-curricular activities and socio-economics

Offer letter from Curtin

Not holding any scholarships or loans

The closing date is ongoing each year.

The form can be obtained from Loans & Scholarships or download from the
Yayasan website, Resident Office or by mail with the self-addressed envelope of
RM1 for Yayasan staff to post the form to the student later.
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The form must be sent together with all relevant documents and must be certify
by class A government officials /Registrar/Head of Student Services.
3.5.2.2
The student need to submit the documents together with the application form to
Yayasan directly as per mentioned in the application form.
3.5.2.3
Approval of application depends on the number of student apply for that
particular year.
3.5.2.4
There is no conversion of loan to scholarship but this depends on the offer and
agreement made between Yayasan and the student.
3.5.2.5
Beginning of a semester, Loans & Scholarships will send student transcript to
Yayasan.
3.5.2.6
Payment to student will depend on the CGPA obtained. Please refer as follows;

2:00 pass and with payment.

1:8 – 1:9 Yayasan will pay but with a reminder letter

1:00 – 1:79 – Yayasan will pay but the student will have to produce a
show course letter.

1:00 – No payment at all unless there is improvement in the student
performances the next semester.
3.5.2.7
Payment of tuition fees are paid to Curtin account instead of student account.

The students will need to :

Fill in the letter of consent from us as this will help us to monitor
their status of payment in future

We will help Yayasan to monitor all the students’ their semester
results

Assist Financial services to monitor their payments

Assist the students once the agreements came to us and we will
a copy of the agreements especially the details of the loans for
each individual students
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SARAWAK HIGHER EDUCATION FUND CHARITABLE FUND CHARITABLE TRUST
(YAYASAN SARAWAK HI-ED STUDY LOAN)
3.5.3.1 Application received with all the relevant documents:

Sarawakian only

Full-time enrolled Foundation and Degree Engineering student of CSM

BM in SPM must be credit

Testimonial of the evidence of extra-curricular activities and socioeconomics

Offer letter from Curtin

Not holding any scholarships or loans

The closing date is ongoing. It will be advertised in the local newspaper
from time to time. (e.g Borneo Post). Loans & Scholarships will also do
the pop-up notice and notices around the campus to notify the students
to do the submission of form to us. The form can also be obtained from
Loans & Scholarships counter or download from the Yayasan website

The student needs to submit the documents together with the application
form to us directly before the due date.
3.5.3.2 Once approved, Yayasan Hi-Ed will send us the statement of the amount each
student received together with the agreement which the student needs to sign
before the loan actual took effect and there is a dateline for submission which
they will inform us when we received the agreements.
3.5.3.3 If agreement received
a) Agreement needs to be signed
 We will arrange a date, time and venue to group the students to brief them on
the step-by-step to sign the agreement
 The students will need to :

Fill in the agreement properly

Signature of sureties usually should be the parents, otherwise if the
parents are not working or deceased then, another closed relative will be
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the sureties as they will act as a guarantor if the students failed to pay in
future.

Both the sureties need to provide photocopies of ICs and their salary
slips.

The letter of offer should be signed and sent back a copy to Yayasan,
and another copy will be kept by the students.

4 sets of agreements should be registered at the Income Tax
Department for stamping by the students ( 2 set of agreements are for
the sureties, 2 set for Yayasan and another one for student reference
and safekeeping).

However, all four set of agreements need to send back to Yayasan

Form 3 (Reply Form) need to be filled and signed by the student and
faxed to Yayasan

Form 4 (Surety Form) also need to be filled by the sureties and gave to
us o Form 5 (Letter of Authorization) must be filled and signed by both
the student and a witness and gave to us
 We will send the agreement together with Form 4 and 5 to Yayasan before the
due date
3.5.3.4 If loan approved
a) Payment will be made:

Curtin will receive the money

The students will need to :

Check with us, better with the Financial Services side on the fund

Refund will only be made if the students already pay the money and
the fill in the refund form
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The students still enroll and study with us
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BAKUN CHARITABLE TRUST
3.5.4.1 Application received with all the relevant documents:

Student resided in Belaga only

Full-time enrolled Foundation and Degree student of CSM

Academic
transcripts
for
SPM/STPM
and
the
Foundation/Matriculation need to be submitted together

Birth certificates of the applicants as well as the parents’

IC of both the applicants and the parents

Testimonial of the evidence of extra-curricular activities and
socio-economics

Offer letter from Curtin

Not holding any scholarships or loans

Sponsored for one year only of RM3,000 only

The scholarship offered once a year in April and closed in July.

The form can be obtained from our counter here.
3.5.4.2 The student need to submit the documents together with the application
form to Tabung Amanah Bakun directly as per mentioned in the
application form
3.5.4.3 Once, been selected it is the responsibilities of the student to pay the
tuition fee partly with the money given by them.
3.5.5
EPF WITHDRAWAL SCHEME FOR EDUCATION
3.5.5.1 Application received with all the relevant documents:

EPF members and/ or EPF member’s children

Full-time enrolled students of CSM

Offer letter from Curtin

Letter of confirmation of the course study, duration, course fees
and others.

Student need to liaise directly with nearest EPF office for further
details

Amount up to the maximum amount of total fees or the entire
balance in Account II, whichever is lower
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The form can be obtained from their counter there.
3.5.5.2 The student needs to submit the documents together with the application
form directly to EPF office.
3.5.5.3 Once, approved it is the responsibilities of the student to pay the tuition
fee with the money given by them. If EPF not approved the withdrawal
and it is due date for payment, then the student need to pay the tuition
fee first and get the refund from us later in order to do enrolment.
3.5.6
THE SOCIAL SECURITY ORGANIZATION (SOSCO) EDUCATION FUND
3.5.6.1 Application received
with all the relevant documents
with the
requirements stated below:

Dependent children of an employee receiving invalidity Pension
or periodic permanent disablement who are below 21 years of
age and unmarried at the time of the application

Dependent children of an insured person who has died as a
result of an employment injury or while receiving invalidity
pension or before reaching age 55 and who fulfils the
contribution qualifying conditions. They should be below 21
years of age and unmarried.

Dependent children who are above 21 years of age, receiving a
monthly benefit and already studying in an institution of higher
learning and unmarried at the time of application.

Dependent children who have been offered places and have
registered in a university of college or Local Institution of Higher
Learning including institution that has twinning programme on
condition the degree is completed locally. They must be also
registered with the Ministry of Education, to acquire a degree,
diploma or a certificate which is awarded by the National
Vocational Training Council, Ministry of Human Resources.

Dependent children who have not been given any other
scholarship or loan by any other authority
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Dependent children whose families’ finances are insufficient to
support the cost of the education

The amount of the loan depends on the course undertaken, and
includes the cost of living and other expenditure as determined
for fund by SOCSO. The actual amount of the loan includes the
following:

Course fee

Other expenses which will be determined form time to
time are:


Subsistence allowance

Flight cost

Books

Instruments

Expenditure for preparation of thesis

Practical/training costs
Student need to liaise directly with nearest SOSCO office for
further details

The form can be obtained from their counter directly
3.5.6.2 The student needs to submit the documents together with the application
form directly to SOSCO office in KL which mentioned in our website or
as per the application form.
3.5.6.3 Once, approved it is the responsibilities of the student to pay the tuition
fee with the money given by them.
If SOCSO not approved the
withdrawal and it is due date for payment, then the student need to pay
the tuition fee first and get the refund from us later in order to do
enrolment.
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RHB BANK – RHB STUDY LOAN
3.5.7.1 Application received with all the relevant documents:

Full-time enrolled undergraduate student and must be at CSM at
the point of applying.

The student can jointly apply with the parent or guardian /brother
or sister/spouse or children

Students need to liaise with RHB branch for further details or
look at their website for any updates.

The form can be obtained from either their bank or download
from their website
3.5.7.2 The student need to submit the documents together with the application
form to RHB Bank
3.5.7.3 The student need to submit the documents together with the application
form to RHB Bank directly as per mentioned in the application form
3.5.7.4 Once, been selected the student need to show us the evidence of
approval and the student need to inform us or either Financial services
on the payment will be made to student and it is the responsibilities of
the student to make the payment.
3.5.8 MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA)
3.5.8.1 Application received with all the relevant documents:

Offered to Malaysian - Bumiputera students under these category
only:

Students who have mixed parentage which either one is not
Malaysian are not categorized as Bumiputera for MARA

Only eligible for student enrolled in:

Chemical Engineering;

Either Electrical or Electronics & Communication Engineering
(This we will need to write in for apology of such a mistake
done by former party);

Computer Science; and

Accounting & Finance
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Pass with five credits which inclusive BM, Science, any Science
subjects (Physics, Biology or Chemical), Mathematics or Additional
Mathematics and any other subjects in SPM

Matriculation certificate with CGPA 2 and above

Diploma students who credit transfer to our Curtin without
completion of Diploma certificate are eligible to apply as long as one
have five credits in SPM as mentioned above

STPM with 3 principle passes including General Paper or Diploma
with CGPA 2 or equivalent qualification
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Student must achieve minimum academic performance of CGPA 2
every semester for the duration of the study
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Full loan for students that parents’ family income are less than
RM50,000 annually
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Those above RM100,000 (Family income) are not eligible to apply

The sponsorship are tuition fee, allowance for books, transportation
for non-Sarawakian,
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They also can request for their first allowance before the
subsistence allowances from the MARA office in Miri to be posted to
Kuching branch for processing which cost of RM1,500
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Duration of loan and amount based on agreement

We will open the application only in March and April and July and
August since the only accept Letter of offer without conditional offer

For further courses and amended tuition fee so that they can
sponsor the students’ tuition fee at all due to our new tuition fee, we
will need to inform the Head of School to file the documentation
again and write in for permission for approval through presentation
in front of the selected committee
3.5.8.2 The due date will be set by us due to they will receive the application the
as a whole not individual
3.5.8.3 The application, approval process and payment process roughly take
three months depending on the smooth process of application as well as
the agreement received
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3.5.8.4 Forms are available from Loans & Scholarships counter at Student
Services either the original or photocopy
3.5.8.5 We are yet to receive application from our students due the limited
Bumiputera students in the approved courses by MARA
3.5.8.6 Due to limitation of courses for such as loan, fewer students applied.
Therefore, we are in the middle of negotiation and compromise for more
courses given to the students.
3.5.8.7 Students will need to pay them back a year after they graduate according
to the statement posted to them for repayment.
3.5.8.8 Students are not allowed to extend their courses which vary from the
duration mentioned in their agreement. Any extra extension, the students
will need to bear the cost by themselves.
3.5.8.9 Summer course will not covered by MARA. If the students apply for
Student Exchange to Curtin Perth, MARA might consider the payment
since the tuition fee is applicable with Curtin Sarawak but is yet advised
by the MARA officer in charge (En. Khaizan)
3.5.9 AGRO BANK INSANI STUDY LOAN
3.5.9.1 Open to all Malaysians
3.5.9.2 Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree and Advance Degree
Levels from local and international tertiary institutions that are accredited
By Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
3.5.9.3 Loan amount (minimum RM1, 000 to RM100, 000 maximum)
3.5.9.4 Eligibility:
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Fresh school level who has just been accepted into institution of
higher learning (previously unemployed) will be eligible as coborrower

For co-borrower, should not be above 60 years of age on the
date loan matures
3.5.9.5 Amount or duration of payment:
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Up to 100% of total financial needs
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Up to 10 years
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Extension of repayment not more than 48 months
3.5.9.6 For more information, the student needs to liaise with the Agro Bank
themselves
3.6
STUDENT ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
3.6.1
STUDENT COUNCIL
3.6.1.1 Student council election and voting:

Usually fall in October each year

A meeting will be called upon to discuss both promotional, voting
and election period

Will either ask two of our staff to assist in the registration or ask
outsider to work part-time as electoral assistants

After 2 weeks, the students are not allowed to put the notices
and need to take it down. Specific location will be selected for
the notice display.
3.6.1.2
During voting time

A meeting will be called upon to discuss on the voting period

Once the Returning Officer did the forms and notices, we will on
behalf distribute to the rest of the students.

Returning Officer and the rest of the committee will determine
the location and the set-up for the voting (usually at the Lecture
Theatre Foyer with barricades, registration tables, voting box and
three or four voting tables)

Assist Returning Officer, Assistant Returning Officer and Student
Advisor for the election

Assist in putting up the notices

Forms distribution (such as election form, voting form)

Collecting the RM10 from each student who hand in the election
form
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Check for the eligibility for election – no pending payments, good
standing and not leave of absence status

Must not be final year students
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Forms sending in after 4pm on the last day not allowed

A budget will be given for each group (each person only RM15),
a selected color will be determined for their promotional
materials, timeline for the voting is only 2 weeks

All forms must be put in the box and locked and will be count at
the end of the day to avoid cheating

Registration based according to student IDs or ICs which names
appeared on the electoral roll list.

Students need to come by themselves for voting in person, no
taking on behalf allowed.

Forms will be tampered to avoid student cheating
3.6.1.3 During election time

A meeting will be called upon to discuss on the election.

A few staff to assist for counting on the counting day depending
on the numbers of forms received

Counting and recounting will be done.

Those that did not fill correctly as per instructions will be void

Preferences based according to ticks or numbering, no repeating
numbers allowed

The Returning officer announce who win and in what post

The next day, the notices will be out to notify everybody who are
elected around the campus
3.6.1.4 After Election

There should be a proper handover by the previous president to
the new president

Roles and responsibilities especially the authorized signatory for
the cheque
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The new council member need to give the contact details to the
management
3.7
CERTIFICATES
3.7.1
Any clubs or societies asking for printing certificates:

They will need to give us the details and names

We will check the spelling and the sequence of the names given

After that, we will ask the students to come and check before we sent to
DEAN for signature

Roughly, the students can come and collect the certificate in three to four
weeks time depending whether it is peak period. Otherwise, it will be
done in a day or two.

We will either e-mail or call the students up to collect the certificates.
3.7.1.1 Dean’s List Award:

Only given to top student in that unit in that class

Previously, it was chosen by the unit coordinator and passes
down to us the list of the successful students for certification.
Starting from semester 1, 2009, the list of top student will be
generated from the system given by Examination Unit to Loans &
Scholarships Office. Then Loans & Scholarships Office need to
distribute the generated list to the Administration Assistant for
each schools.

Formerly, it was only given to both Commerce and Engineering
degree.

Just this year, this semester, it was decided that Foundation
students will have Dean’s list award from this semester onwards

The award is awarded twice a year which is very semester

They will need to give us the details and names

We will check the spelling and the sequence of the names given
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We will do a Dean’s List letter and the certificate itself

Then, we will send to DEAN for signature

After that, we will put pop-up notice at student server or notices
around campus to collect their award
3.8
NOTICES
3.8.1
Any clubs or societies asking for permission to put up notices:

They will need to pass us the posters and we will help them to stamp or
vice versa
3.8.2
3.9
Lecturers asking for permission to put up notices:

They will need to pass us the posters for verification

Then, we will on behalf stamp our department stamp
TESTIMONIALS
3.9.1
Any students asking for testimonial:

They will need to pass us the details of their activities or participation in
the clubs at Curtin University

Then, we will write a testimonial and will pass to our Academic Registrar
for signatory

3.10
Later, we will call or e-mail the students for certificate collection
ORIENTATION
3.10.1 Degree; Foundation; Diploma and Intensive English Program Students:

We will pack the orientation kit for the new students:

Parking permit form

Form Y- Login access to our Laboratory at Curtin Sarawak
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Library form – Login access to our library for directory search
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Form - Login access for our Curtin Village students

Curtin Survival guide – timetable for the orientation week,
information about Miri, Curtin map, and etc


Student Handbook

Curtin paper bag to put all the forms and student handbook

Privacy Act & Permission forms
During orientation week, we ask our Student Ambassador and Student
council to act as a mentor to assist the new students on tour around
Curtin, any enquiries regarding filling the form and etc

Reconfirm the venue and time with the parties involved such as Student
Council president; lecturers, Head of the school, Campus services, IT
department, Student Services (International Office, Housing, Admission
& Enrolment), DEAN, PVC, Campus Life Project and Student
Recruitment Department.

The Orientation kit will be ready for collection once they enrolled at the
Admission and Enrolment counter (Counter 3 and 4 at Student Services
Department).

Either Student Recruitment staff; Student Service Staff will or Student
Ambassador or Student Volunteer will brief the students on the
orientation kit.

Give information about loans and scholarships requirement and etc.
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GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT (GPA)
3.11.1 CLAIMS
3.11.1.1 Student claims can only be done when the documents are in order:

Insurance claim form filled in by both the student and the doctor

Medical certificate (if unfit to attend class)

Original receipts

Photocopy of the student Ids, passport validity or ICs

No duplicate allowed otherwise clarification and support letter
from the University of the Student Status. Duplicates need to be
originals

Support letter from the University to notify them on the claims

Need the support letter from the club advisor or the president to
clarify if the injury caused by activities involved in the clubs or
societies

Need to fax to them to notify them on the claims while sending
the originals to them

Claims not more than RM1,500 for medical claims unless total
disability .

After that, a week or two, the Insurance company (SARATIM) will
send a cheque to us and we will give to Finance Services

Send an acknowledgement of receipt by fax then mail the
acknowledgement of the letter
3.11.2 CREDIT/DEBIT NOTE
3.11.2.1
After we inform the insurance company of the latest student
population coverage:
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The insurance company will send us a credit note if we
overpay the insurance premium according to the student
population given
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The insurance company will send us a debit note if our
student population increase than the number given
according to the policy statement, then we will need to
pay them whatever extra premium to cover the
insurance of our students

Give the original copy to Finance services department
and we will keep the photocopy
3.11.3 POLICY STATEMENT
3.11.3.1 Student claims can only be done when we update the student
population:

Need to write to Saratim Insurance, attention to Mdm
Voon to notify them on the latest student population

The student population need to be updated every
semester after the census date

Usually after the last orientation of the course (for e.g
first semester, the last orientation will be the Diploma
course, then the second semester will be our Intensive
English Program)

Fax to them the letter first, then followed by mailing them
the original copy to the Insurance company, and we will
keep the photocopy

The statement will consist of information such as the
expiry date for the insurance coverage, number of
students covered, types of medical claims, premium that
paid by Curtin