ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme 2024
The ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship programme is a partnership between Maybank Foundation and the ASEAN Secretariat. It is one of the ASEAN-level initiatives undertaken by Maybank Foundation, a newly accredited ASEAN entity, with the aim to “promote an innovative ASEAN approach to higher education”, which is one of the strategic measures listed in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025.
The scholarship programme is designed to provide young, talented and deserving ASEAN nationals with full scholarships to pursue their undergraduate programme at a prestigious university outside their own countries, but within the ASEAN region, and in the process promote intra-ASEAN integration.
In cooperation with the ASEAN University Network, the focus will initially be on placing selected scholars in top universities under the ASEAN Universities Network. The ASEAN University Network membership currently stands at 30 core member universities and 11 associate universities across the 10 ASEAN Member States.
The regional scholarship programme will help contribute to the aspirations of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 4, 10, and 17) to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and simultaneously be in support of Maybank Group’s goal to “improve the lives of 2 million households across ASEAN by 2025” as one of its sustainability commitments.
WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ASEAN-MAYBANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME?
To be eligible for the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship, applicants must meet all the below requirements:
• Receivedacceptance letters from universities within the ASEAN University Network (AUN) member or its associates, OR;
• Currently in the first year of undergraduate studies at any university that is a member or associate of the AUN.
• Citizenship from any of the 10 ASEAN member states, intending to pursue OR currently pursuing an undergraduate education at prestigious universities outside their own countries but within the AUN member and associates universities across ASEAN.
• Age should be 23 years old or below.
• Required to attain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent during foundation studies. For first-year students, maintaining a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent is essential.
• Strong academic record and active involvement in extracurricular activities.
• Field of study must be among the approved disciplines for the program (refer to the list below).
WHAT DOES THE ASEAN-MAYBANK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OFFER?
Potential scholars will undergo a rigorous selection process. Maybank Foundation & ASEAN Foundation will jointly screen shortlisted candidates and make the final selection for approval.
THE SCHOLARSHIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:
• Laptop
• Fully Tuition Fees
• Allowance for Monthly Expenses and Accommodation
• Books Allowance Paid Every Semester
• Settling-In Allowance (One-off)
• University Admission Fees + Students VISA
• Insurance Coverage
• Return Economy Class Air Passage
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES & INTERNSHIP
• Internship opportunities, holiday break assignment programmes at the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Foundation or Maybank offices regionally.
• Volunteers/ participate in the Maybank and Maybank Foundation’s existing flagship programmes regionally.
• Certification on future ready skills i.e. programming, coding, design thinking, and scrum.
JOB PLACEMENT
Upon graduation, scholars will serve a 3-year bond at either Maybank, the ASEAN Secretariat or ASEAN Foundation.
SPONSORED PROGRAMMES INCLUDE:
• Arts and Design
• Business and Management
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Education
• Engineering and Technology
• Environmental Science/ Studies
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences
• Future Ready-Related Course (For Example: Data Science and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning, Digital Marketing, Environmental Sustainability, etc.)
For scholarship related inquiries, email us at mf.inquiry@maybank.com
For technical difficulties/problems, please email maybankscholarship@metropolitancorridor.com