Introduction
For young and outstanding Malaysians who strive to set standards for themselves as well as others, Maxis Scholarship For Excellence presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to embark upon a journey that will lead them to the realisation of their greatest goals.Allowing the best and brightest graduate students to pursue courses in a selection of programmes at the world’s top universities, Maxis Scholarship For Excellence promises academic excellence and broader personal horizons.
The Maxis Scholarship For Excellence Award is an effort to nurture a forward-thinking and progressive new generation of Malaysians. It is open to young and outstanding Malaysians who have gained admittance to top universities in the US and UK.
Successful applicants will be awarded the opportunity of a postgraduate scholarship to pursue their academic goals at the world’s most prestigious universities.
Founded and fully-funded by Maxis as part of its extensive Corporate Social Responsibility campaign, the Maxis Scholarship For Excellence Award is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for outstanding young individuals to fulfill their dreams and aspirations of creating a better society, a richer culture and a greater nation.
Programme of Study
Five successful applicants will be awarded a postgraduate scholarship at the world’s most prestigious universities to pursue a course in:- Life Sciences and Engineering
- Medicine
- Business and Management Studies
- Law and Government Studies
- The Performing Arts
Eligibility
Ideal applicants for Maxis’ Scholarship For Excellence must have already gained admittance to a top US or UK university and meet the following stringent criteria:-- Aged 30 years or below.
- Achieved a minimum of a 2nd Class Upper Honours (or equivalent) degree from a good university.
- Have a minimum of three years working experience.
- Have a strong appreciation and appetite for current affairs (for example, a general knowledge of Malaysia’s constitutional and legal framework, economic levers, government initiatives and nation building philosophies).
- Demonstrate a continuing involvement in extra-curricular activities (team or individual sports; voluntary service; affiliation with a recognised association or society) as well as special achievements in academics, social work or similar contributions.
- Possess the traits of an ambassador for Malaysia, with a sense of loyalty and identification for the country. There should also be evidence of a clear sense of purpose and goals in life, as well as a display of visionary capabilities.
How to apply
All application must be made online at Maxis Portal by 11 December 2010.
Closing date
The closing date for application is 11 December 2010.Need more information?
Call us at 1 300 82 1717 or email scholar@maxis.com.my
Important Dates
Application window : 1 November – 10 December 2010
Announcement of shortlisted candidates for 1st round of interviews : 1st week of January 2011
Announcement of shortlisted candidates for 2nd round of interviews : 1st week of February 2011
Announcement of successful recipients : by 1st week of March 2011
Scholarship award ceremony : April 2011
