PFF 2017 SCHOLARSHIP & ELIGIBILITY

Subject Details

Penang Scholar Mutiara Scholar

Eligibility to Apply 1. Minimum CGPA of 3.67 in STPM/ 1. Minimum CGPA of 3.00 in STPM/
Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/ Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma/
UEC & equivalent; or UEC & equivalent; or

2. Currently pursuing undergraduate 2. Currently pursuing undergraduate

course in Malaysia IPT with course in Malaysia IPT with
minimum CGPA of 3.67; and minimum CGPA of 3.00; and

3. Household income not more than RM
15,000 per month (equivalent to RM
180,000 annualized); and
*Parents' 2 years tax return/ BE Form
must be attached*
3. Household income not more than RM
5,000 per month (equivalent to RM
60,000 annualized); and
*Parents' 2 years tax return/ BE Form must
be attached*

4. Malaysian 25 years or younger

Award 1. Living Allowance of RM 1,000 per 1. Living Allowance of RM 600 per month
month (to be paid out quarterly) (to be paid out quarterly)

2. Tuition Fee not exceeding RM 2. Tuition Fee not exceeding RM

100,000 for entire course (based on 60,000 for entire course (based on actual
actual amount invoiced by university/ amount invoiced by university/ pays
pays directly to university) directly to university)

3. Award only takes effect upon execution of scholarship agreement and does not cover
retrospective tuition fee/ living expenses incurred by scholar.
Academic Performance Standard 1. Must maintain CGPA of 3.33 and 1. Must maintain CGPA of 3.00 and above
& Maintenance above at all times at all times

2. Reminder of possible revocation will 2. Reminder of possible revocation will be

be served for any semester of CGPA served for any semester of CGPA below
below 3.33 3.00

3. Timely submission of the latest examination slip at the end of each semester.

Higher Education Institution Public and Private Universities (IPTA & IPTS) in Malaysia

Sponsored Discipline/ Courses MQA fully-accredited courses in Science*, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)
and Accountancy/ Finance

*Exclude Medicine

Tenure of Scholarship Minimum period required for completion of course (to graduate on time)

Priority 1. Penangite or studied in Penang

2. Academic Achievements

3. Good cognitive skills i.e.: leadership, communication, teamwork

4. Recipient of state/ national/ international level prize/award; both academic and non-
academic

Service Bond 1. To work in any organization of own choice (private OR public sector) in Penang

2. Bond Period calculated based on the value of Tuition Fee AND Living Allowance
sponsored; one year of service for every RM 20,000.

Minimum one year service bond, maximum of EIGHT years.

Tuition Fee AND Living Allowance

Service Bond
Sponsored
1 year
Less or equal to RM 20,000
2 years
> RM 20,000 RM 40,000
3 years
> RM 40,000 RM 60,000
4 years
> RM 60,000 RM 80,000
5 years
> RM 80,000 RM 100,000
6 years
> RM 100,000 - RM 120,000
7 years
> RM 120,000 - RM 140,000
8 years
> RM 140,000 - RM 160,000

3. Bond is served by period of actual employment in Penang.

Application Method 1. Online application opens once a year. Click here.

* Online Application for Penang Future Foundation 2017 opens from 22 May to 18 June
2017

2. Submit application and supporting documents via online only.

Selection Process
Revocation of Award
Extension of Scholarship Tenure
Scholarship for Post-Graduate
Degree or Professional
Qualifications
1. Meet minimum eligibility criteria. Applications received will be automatically filtered
by system.
2. Shortlisting done based on merits which includes but not limited to:
Priority criteria
Allocation as determined by PFF for each discipline
3. Shortlisted students are called up to attend interview before panels convened by PFF.
Students to bring with them on interview day, original copies of all documents
submitted during the application process.
Manual verification of documents will be done prior to interview.
4. Final decision by the members of the Selection Committee.
Grounds of revocation include:
1. Failed to achieve the minimum CGPA required for two consecutive semesters; or
2. Placed under academic probation by university or obtained CGPA less than 2.00 at any
time during the duration of study; or
3. Involved in illegal/unlawful activities and or vices considered detrimental to PFF's or
state government's interest (refer to PFF Scholarship Agreement for details); or
4. Expelled from university on any ground; or
5. On the conviction of involvement in drug abuse and/or activities related to drugs,
including trafficking and consumption of drugs.
6. IF scholarship is revoked, the scholar and/or guarantor(s) has to pay back all monies
received from the PFF Scholarship within 60 days upon receipt of the letter of demand.
(Note; Guarantors to be copied all correspondences sent to scholar)
1. Scholarship will not be granted for extension period save for:
a. Suspension of studies of not more than 6 months by virtue of Scholar's failing health,
supported by:
i. Certified medical report by General Hospital or accredited medical institution and
ii. Supporting letter by a member of the faculty's academy staff
b. Case to case basis on humanitarian grounds to be determined at PFF's sole
discretion. Refer to PFF Scholarship Agreement for details.
2. Any approval of extension will not exceed a maximum period of one (1) year from the
date of approval, unless otherwise determined and confirmed in writing by PFF.
NOT APPLICABLE
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