Monday, April 25, 2011

Nilai University College Scholarships

Nilai University College Scholarships

Awarding Body: Nilai University College
Institution: Nilai University College
Level: Foundation / Diploma / Degree
Website: http://www.nilai.edu.my/main/life.php?section=7

Nilai University College offers four ongoing scholarships for SPM/O level/STPM/UEC holders.
These include:
  • The Nilai UC High Achiever Scholarship
  • The Nilai UC Merit Scholarship
  • The Nilai UC Extra-Curriculum Excellence Award
  • Nilai UC Enrichment for Life Award (EFL)
Eligibility criteria:
  • Malaysian students
  • Fulfils academic criteria

Nilai UC High Achiever Scholarship


The Nilai UC High Achiever Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements.
Academic requirements:
SPM/ O level: 10As STPM: 3As UEC: 6As (6 best subjects) A-Level: AAA SAM/HSC/AUSMAT: TER/UAI 90 ICPU: 90 (6 best subjects)
Value of scholarship:
  • 100% tuition fee
  • Accommodation (Single, air-conditioned) waiver
Application procedure:
  • Complete Nilai UC application and scholarship forms.
  • Attach:
    • 2 certified copies of qualifications;
    • 2 passport-sized photos;
    • Certified copies of relevant extra-curricular certificates; and
  • Attend interview.

Nilai UC Merit Scholarship
The Nilai UC Merit Scholarship is awarded to deserving students who have done reasonably well in their examinations.

Academic requirements:
SPM/ O level: 6As STPM: CGPA 3.0 (3 best subjects) UEC: 14 pts (6 best subjects) A-Level: AAB SAM/HSC/AUSMAT: TER/UAI 80 ICPU: 80 (6 best subjects)
Value of scholarship:
30% tuition fee waiver for foundation and 10-25%* tuition fee waiver for degree.
Application procedure:
  • Complete Nilai UC application and scholarship forms.
  • Attach:
    • 2 certified copies of qualifications;
    • 2 passport-sized photos;
(* DEGREE: Computing (25%); Business (20%); American Degree Transfer Programe (20%); Engineering, Biotechnology, Nursing, & Hospitality (10%); DIPLOMA: waiver on tution fee only.)

Nilai UC Extra-Curriculum Excellence Award
The Nilai UC Extra-Curriculum Excellence Award is awarded to students with outstanding extra-curricular achievements (ie exemplary achievement at state/ national/ regional level events).

Value of scholarship:
  • 100% tuition fee
  • Accommodation (Single, air-conditioned) waiver
Application procedure:
  • Complete Nilai UC application and scholarship forms.
  • Attach:
    • 2 certified copies of qualifications;
    • 2 passport-sized photos;
    • Certified copies of relevant extra-curricular certificates; and
  • Attend interview.

Nilai UC Enrichment for Life Award (EFL)
The Nilai UC Enrichment for Life Award (EFL)is awarded to students who have held active roles in leadership and extra-curricular activities.

Academic requirements:

SPM/ O-Level/ STPM/ UEC/ A-Level/ SAM/ HSC/ AUSMAt/ ICPU AND Office/ Rank bearers of Clubs/ Societies/ Uniformed Bodies etc.

Value of scholarship:

  • SPM/ O-Level:30% tuition fee waiver for foundation and 10-25%* tuition fee waiver for degree
  • STPM/ UEC/ A-Level/ SAM/ HSC/ AUSMAT/ ICPU:10-25%% tuition fee waiver for degree
Application procedure:
  • Download the application form here and complete Nilai UC application and scholarship forms.
  • Comple the form and Attach:
    • 2 certified copies of qualifications;
    • 2 passport-sized photos;
    • Certified copies of relevant extra-curricular certificates; and
* DEGREE: Computing (25%); Business (20%); American Degree Transfer Programe (20%); Engineering, Biotechnology, Nursing,& Hospitality (10%); DIPLOMA: 20% waiver on tution fee only (excluding Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Aircraft Maintenance)
Terms and conditions:
  • Applicants must completed the application form and provide all required documents in order to be considered for the scholarship. Receipt of the required documents does not automatically warrant that the scholarship has been awarded to the applicant. The applicant will receive written notification of the scholarship/ award offer.
  • Once an applicant has indicated acceptance of the scholarship/ award, he or she must be enrolled as a full-time student for the entire length of the programme(s) as stated in the letter of offer.
  • The current year's trial/ forecast results are accepted if the official results have not been released at the point of intake. However, the Scholarship/ award will be conditionally awarded with the forecast results until the official/ actual results are produced. The official/ actual results must meet the original requirements; otherwise, the scholarship will be downgraded to the next level or forfeited. Vice-versa, if the official/ actual results qualify for a higher level of scholarship, the scholarship with the higher value will be awarded from the next semester onwards. In both situations, there will be neither a refund nor top-up required on the tuition fees paid.
  • For official/ actual results, applicants may only use the current year's results.
  • The scholarship is neither transferable nor exchangeable for cash or other alternatives. In the event a student decides to discontinue his or her studies, the scholarship will be forfeited.
  • The provision of accommodation (wherever applicable) is subjected to availability.
  • Students must take a "full-load" of subjects every semester. The scholarship will be terminated upon completion of the normal prescribed study period specified by Nilai University College.
  • The Scholarship is offered for first take of tuition fees only.
  • To maintain the award, students must be certified active in extra-curricular activities, whether organised within or outside the university during the duration of study at Nilai University College, as well as maintain the following:
    • High Achievers Scholarship: CGPA of 3.5
    • Merit Scholarship:CGPA of 3.0
    • Extra Curriculum Excellence Award:CGPA pf 2.5
    • Enrichment for Life (EFL) Award:CGPA of 2.5
  • If a student fails to maintain the required score of CGPA, the scholarship/award will be suspended in the following semester (with immediate effect, with or without notification to the student). The student must settle all fees in the semester where the award is suspended ("Suspended Semester"). Should the student meet the academic requirements for the Suspended Semester, the scholarship will be reinstated for the subsequent semester (provided the Scholarship Scheme is still valid), failing which the scholarship will be terminated. There will be no refund of fees for the Suspended Semester. The student must settle all fees in the remaining duration of study if he/ she chooses to remain a Nilai University College student.
  • The scholarship cannot be offered in conjunction with any other discounts and offers at the University College. At all times, applicants/ students are entitled to accept ONE (1) discount (or scholarship) scheme at the University College.
  • All scholarship/ award recipients are required to:-
    • Attend the scholarship ceremony when requested.
    • Contribute their time to assist the University College in marketing and promotional activities, peer counseling, extra-curricular activities and other administrative work as notified by Nilai University College.
    • To be an exemplary person at all times.
  • The Nilai Education Group of companies reserves the right to involve Nilai University Scholarship recipients in interviews, advertisement, photography or other publicity activities for the purpose of promoting Nilai Education Group as a leading educational institution. All product/s of these activities are the copyright of the Nilai Education Group and can be used without prior written or verbal permission.
  • The University College reserves the rights to vary or reverse any decisions and/ or terms and conditions relating to the scholarship scheme/s and award/s without prior written or verbal notice. All decisions made by the management of Nilai University College on matters not covered above are final and binding.
  • The University College reserves the right to decide on the number/ amount of scholarships to be awarded.
  • The University College reserves the right to terminate the scholarship if the student does not abide to the terms and conditions attached herewith.
For more information:
Tel: +6 06 850 2338 (Programme Counsellor)