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What is this
scholarship? |
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It is a programme offered
by Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad under Yayasan KLK, opened
to all qualified Malaysian citizens pursuing their diploma
or degrees at local government universities. |
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2. |
What are the requirements
of the scholarship? |
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You should at least have
gained admission to a local government university and
have the following qualifications: Those with SPM results
should at least have a minimum of Aggregate 15 and below,
whereas for STPM holders, you should have a minimum of
60 points to qualify for this scholarship. |
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| 3. |
If I choose to pursue
a programme in a private institution of higher learning,
will I be eligible to apply for this scholarship? |
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No. At present we only offer
this program to those who are pursuing their tertiary
education with a local government university. |
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| 4. |
Are all courses provided
in the local government universities also eligible this
scholarship? |
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Yes. All courses will be considered. |
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| 5. |
Will I be required to
serve the organization upon graduation? |
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Yes. Although we call this
a bond period, we actually use this period to provide
a platform for our graduate scholars to learn and develop
their talents, which in return provide growth opportunities
within the KLK Group of Companies. |
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| 6. |
What is the quantum
of scholarships offered? |
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Those pursuing Diploma programmes
are granted RM 5,000 per year. Degree courses are offered
RM 7,000 per year. |
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| 7. |
How is this amount being
disbursed by the Yayasan? |
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Yayasan KLK pays the said
amount through the university where you have gained admission.
We have separate arrangement made through the university
bursary. |
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| 8. |
Will I be guaranteed
employment within KLK Group of Companies upon graduation? |
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In fact, we would love to
do so but your employment depends on the availability
of jobs and your university results upon your graduation. |
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| 9. |
What happens to my scholarship
bond if the Company does not offer me employment upon
my graduation? |
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You would be released from
your bond without needing to repay the Yayasan any money. |
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| 10. |
When I am employed
to serve the Company, what happens if I resign before
my bond ends? |
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You would be required to
pay the Yayasan the proportionate amount based on 80% of the scholarship given to you. |
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| 11. |
What forms do I have
to complete to apply for the scholarship? |
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The "Yayasan KLK Application
For Scholarship" form, which could be obtained in
a pdf version from here. |
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| 12. |
When do I need to apply
for the scholarship? |
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Within two weeks upon
receiving your offer of admission from the university.
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| 13. |
When would Yayasan KLK
advertise their scholarship programme? |
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Advertised each year in
early June. |
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| 14. |
In what media would
this advertisement appear? |
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The News Straits Times,
The Star and also at www.klk.com.my |
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| 15. |
When will I receive
notification of the status of my application from Yayasan
KLK? |
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If you are short-listed,
you should receive a letter to attend our interview by
the month of July. Otherwise, you may consider yourself
unsuccessful. |
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