The Malaysian-American Commission on Educational Exchange (MACEE), in cooperation with the GE Foundation (USA), invites applications for the 2008 GE Foundation Scholars-Leaders Program or GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 is open to qualified undergraduates who gain admission into Malaysia higher education in the field of Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local universities.
The GE Foundation Scholarship is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
The GE Foundation established the scholarship fund as part of its philanthropic activity to encourage and support outstanding talents in countries where General Electric has offices and factories. Applications from ALL ethnic groups are highly encouraged.Completed applications must reach MACEE before February 8th 2008.
Scholarship Name
GE Foundation Scholarship 2008
Field Of Study
Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local university. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
Eligibility
Candidates accepted by a Malaysian institute of higher learning towards a bachelors degree as a first year student for the academic year 2007 will be considered for the award.
This GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 is for candidates who will not be receiving any financial assistance from other organizations.
Must be a Malaysian citizen majoring in Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at local university. The award is limited to students accepted to Universiti Malaya, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak & Universiti Malaysia Sabah.
The scholarship amount is RM 7,000 renewable up to 3 years, not including the first year of the degree program, based on certification of a continuing outstanding academic performance report received from the Dean of the university where enrolled.
All applicants need to have an e-mail account to receive updates on the scholarship.
All decisions of MACEE's Selection Committee are final.
Scholarship Value
The GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 amount is RM 7,000 renewable up to 3 years, not including the first year of the degree program, based on certification of a continuing outstanding academic performance report received from the Dean of the university where enrolled.
How to apply
6 applications (original + 5 copies).
6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of relevant examination results (6 copies each).
6 copies of CERTIFIED Copies of LATEST Income Tax Notice of Assessment / EA form from both parents.
Photograph attached to each of the 6 application forms.
6 copies of CERTIFIED copies of the following documents from the Malaysian institution of higher education that you will be attending.
Letter of Acceptance
Officially issued statement of expenses for academic year 2007-2008.
Copies of letters of reference (2 referees, preferably from a teacher or a professor). Letter of reference by parents, immediate family members or relatives of applicant are not acceptable.
6 copies of CERTIFIED School Leaving Certificate & Testimonials from the previous institution/school attended.
Address application to:
GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders Program
18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak,
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur.
Application forms for GE Foundation Scholarship 2008 can also be downloaded from here
Contact MACEE for more information on this scholarship:
MACEE
18th Floor, Menara Yaysan Tun Razak,
200, Jalan Bukit Bintang,
50200 Kuala Lumpur
Telephone: 03-21668878
Fax: 03-21661878
