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Friday, March 16, 2018

Biasiswa PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP)

Scholarship Application Closing Date: 5PM 22 March 2018

Since 1975, PETRONAS has awarded sponsorship to more than 36,000 deserving students who dared to push their boundaries academically, while possessing a performance mindset and leadership capabilities. This is PETRONAS’ way of nurturing the right talent that will ultimately contribute back to the company, industry and the nation.
Application for the PESP is once again open to outstanding Malaysians to pursue undergraduate studies in oil and gas related fields. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to final selection.

The sponsorship is open for students aspiring to pursue their undergraduate studies at higher learning institutions as follows:-
  • Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
    • Complete 1-year Foundation Programme at UTP prior to pursuing the Bachelor’s Degree Programme
  • Overseas Universities
    • Complete up to 24 months of Pre-University Programme in Malaysia prior to pursuing the Bachelor’s Degree Programme overseas.

Biasiswa PETRONAS Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

  1. Malaysian citizens aged between 17 - 19 years old in 2018
  2. Strong leadership skills and active participation (demonstrable) in extra- curricular activities
  3. Academic qualification required for the sponsored programme:
  • UTP
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
      • Minimum 4A+, 5A- in SPM 2017, with minimum A- for the following subjects:
        1. Chemistry
        2. Physics
        3. Mathematics
  • Overseas Universities
    • Applied Chemistry
    • Chemical Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    • Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation)
    • Geology/Geophysics
    • Material Engineering/Material Science
    • Mechanical Engineering
      • Minimum 4A+, 5A- in SPM 2017, with minimum A- for the following subjects:
        1. Chemistry
        2. Physics
        3. Mathematics
    • Accounting
    • Actuarial Science
    • Computer Science
    • Economics
    • Law
    • Mathematics
    • Psychology
    • Sociology
    • Statistics
      • Minimum 4A+, 5A- in SPM 2017, with minimum A- for Mathematics

PETRONAS YoungStars Day (PYD)

The shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend PYD at identified date and venue. During the PYD, the candidates will be assessed to measure the students’ potential via series of assessments which consist of the following:-
  • First phase (Online)
    • Cambridge Personal Style Questionnaire (CPSQ)
      • To assess candidates’ personality /potentials
    • Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA)
      • To assess cognitive abilities focusing on Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Second phase (Interview)
    • Student Potential Assessment (SPA)
      • To measure leadership and interpersonal skills

Biasiswa PETRONAS Scholarship Process & Schedule

  • 15 March 2018 Online Application System opens
  • 22 March 2018 Online Application System closes
  • April 2018 Announcement & Invitation for PETRONAS YoungStars Day (PYD)
  • April 2018 PETRONAS YoungStars Day (PYD)
  • May 2018 Announcement of Sponsorship Award via SMS Blast and email notification
  • June 2018 Reply on acceptance/rejection of Sponsorship Award

How to Apply Biasiswa PETRONAS Scholarship?

Submit online application here.


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Wednesday, March 07, 2018

6 Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right High School

6 Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right High School

Guest post by Dickson Li (Share your tips with 58,000+ Malaysian students)

Selecting an appropriate high school is one of the best and most critical decisions anyone can make in his or her life. Such decisions not only affect your college or university preferences, but also our career and further studies prospects.

This is why students need to consider these below explained variables before finalizing their high school.
6 Factors to Consider When Selecting the Right High School

Cost

Unarguably, one of the most decisive and sensitive factors when it comes to selecting a high school, is the foremost consideration that lower and middle class (even upper class in some cases) families think about before sending their children to the school. Ask yourself if you can truly afford the tuition fees of your shortlisted high school. Remember, there are many institutions that offer some forms of financial aid, such as scholarships, to students who aren't able to afford regular tuition fees of college or university degree programs.

Selectivity

Apparently, some schools in your list will top others in some way or other. It is wise to research the acceptance ratio of your preferred school before you start applying. It is obvious that top colleges in any city or state are quite specific and strict in their selection criteria, not everyone finds it easier to apply at such places. The brand name of institutions does matter undoubtedly, but what eventually matters most is the quality of learning and experience you gain throughout your academic tenure.


Extras for international students

If you're an international student crossing your regional boundaries to pursue high school education in a foreign country, then understandably you need to inquire the details and programs available for international students. Most commonly and importantly, ask if the school has ample programs, facilities, and extracurricular activities to help the international students settle in the new culture and environment. In short, your school must be genuinely inclined to cater your best interests whenever, wherever possible.

Number of graduates enrolled in top colleges and universities

Now this might seem suited more for sophomores, but it is better to inquire whether the high school you're choosing justifies its claims in terms of quality education and provides a number of lucrative career options or not. In case you aren't sure whether a graduate school enlists in your future plans or not, examine the acceptance rate of graduates. The point is to affirm that you'll be having sufficient choices after graduation.

Socialization

Apparently, your college or university will be your "home" for the next 4 years. This is the phase in life where you form the most powerful social connections. For example, all the students might either be living in the campus's hostel or off-campus. Regardless, students are involved in a plethora of extracurricular activities both on and off the campus. This is what students need to ask themselves before selecting a high school or college. What are the facilities the institution is offering? Does those interest you? How sociable is the school?

Retention and 4-year graduation rate

Before finalizing your high school, you will be tempted to know the percentage of students who start and complete the 4-year degree program without any delays, the students who continue in the same institution for further studies, etc.

Provided the transfer rate of credits and students to other programs or institutions is unusually high, then it's most likely that the needs of the students aren't being catered as meant or promised. Furthermore, also ask the percentage of students who are able to earn their degrees within the standard 4-year time, due to the fact that some institutions prolong the program by a semester or two. The thing is, are you prepared to spend more time and money to acquire your degree?

Dickson Li a professional career counsellor and has worked under some of the best institutions worldwide. Apart from his routine job in educating students towards paths of academic and professional excellence, Li is also an online assignment writing help specialist with many college and university level disciplines under his brand of expertise.


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