MNRB 2009 Scholarship Awards

FIELDS OF STUDY • Actuarial Science (local and overseas)                         • Risk Management (local and overseas) • Insurance (local)

VALUE OF AWARD

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. The actual tuition fees are paid for overseas studies. Allowance of RM8,000.00 per year for local Matriculation/Foundation or Diploma courses and RM10,000.00 per year for First Degree or Professional courses. For overseas studies, adequate living and relocation allowances will be given. A bonding period is attached to the scholarship, where the recipient may be required to serve the MNRB Group or any of the companies designated by the Trustees of the MNRB Scholarship Fund.

SELECTION CRITERIA

The applicant: - Should be below 23 years of age. 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 Should obtained at least 3As and pass the General Paper at the Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) examination; OR Should obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.5 for Diploma or Matriculation Must have proof of financial needs. Must write a short 1page 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. Preference will be given to those active in co-curricular activities. Must not be a recipient of a scholarship/loan/financial assistance from any other organisation. Employees working in the local insurance industry or their children are encouraged to apply. The offer is subject to the applicants gaining entry into the recognised local institute of higher learning to pursue the approved courses.

TRIAL SPM/STPM RESULTS

Candidates with TRIAL SPM/STPM RESULTS, who meet the above mentioned selection criteria are also encouraged to apply for the scholarship. Selected candidates will be given provisional offer of the scholarship to pursue the approved courses subject to the variance between the actual results and the trial results being within acceptable range.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.mnrb.com.my to download the Scholarship Application Form or e-mail atscholarship@mnrb.com.my OR Request for the form by sending in a 16 cm x 23cm self-addressed envelope affixed with a 50 sen stampto the MNRB SCHOLARSHIP FUND at the address below; OR Collect the forms at; MNRB SCHOLARSHIP FUND 11th Floor, Bangunan Malaysian Re No 17, Lorong Dungun Damansara Heights 50490 KUALA LUMPUR Tel: 03 – 2096 7050 (Puan Noridora) Fax: 03 – 2096 7003   Completed application forms with copies of relevant certificates and documents must reach the above address not later than 12 January 2009. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. Ineligible candidates, incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be entertained.

APPLICATION FORM

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