MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship

Location

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur (MCKL)

MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship

The MCKL Excellence Award ("Award") is open for application for the following MCKL Programmes (full-time):

Applicable Programmes

• American Degree Transfer Program;
• Australian Matriculation (WACE);
• Cambridge A-Level;
• Diploma in Computer Science;
• Diploma in Digital Business;
• Diploma in Digital Marketing;
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education;
• Diploma in Financial Technology;
• Diploma in Information Technology.

Award Value

• The Award is in the form of a full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the selected Programme at MCKL. It does not consist of any cash award or disbursement.
• The Award does not cover other applicable fees and/or expenses (e.g., application fee, general fees, deposits, external examination fees, books, accommodation, living expenses, etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

• Round 1: January and April intakes.
• Round 2: May, June, and July intakes.
• Applicants shall be Malaysians below the age of 25 (blue identification card).
• Applicants shall provide evidence of academic excellence as follows:
  • Pre-U Programmes or ADTP
    • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): 8As (excluding A-); or
    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): 8As
  • Diploma Programmes
    • Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): 5As (excluding A-); or
    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): 5As
• The following table is the equivalency of grades across SPM and IGCSE examinations:

• For SPM results, English 1119 will not be considered in the overall SPM results.
• For Cambridge IGCSE results, applicants may combine results from different examination boards and multiple examination sittings provided there are no overlapping subjects and within a 12-month period.
• Applicants shall provide evidence of excellence in personal attributes in their final two (2) years of schooling, such as leadership, notable achievements, active extra-curricular involvement, or other exemplary behaviour, attitude or self-motivation.

Documents Required

• Please download the application form here.
• Applicants may apply for the Award with forecast or trial results but will be required to provide actual results to MCKL within 7 days of release thereof as proof of meeting the criteria.
• Applicants shall submit copies of certificates, awards, commendations, references and other documents to evidence achievements, excellence and other exemplary involvement or behaviour.
• Applicants are required to submit proof of parents household income (Both parents EA Form). In the event that parent(s) is unemployed or retired, applicants are required to submit a copy of their parents EA Form/ Proof of Retirement.
• Household income will be a major consideration when shortlisting candidates. If no valid documents are submitted, it shall be assumed that the applicant does not come from a financially disadvantaged background and the selection weightage shall be adjusted accordingly.
• Incomplete forms, unsupported statements and uncertified documents will be rejected.

Application Deadline

• Applications must be submitted to MCKL's Enrolment and Admission Office by the following dates:
  • Round 1 (January and April Intake): 31 December of the previous year;
  • Round 2 (May, June, July Intake): 31st May
• Incomplete forms, unsupported statements and uncertified documents will be rejected.
• Late applications will not be considered.

Award Disbursement

• Disbursement of the Award is subject to the following conditions:
  • Execution of the Scholarship Agreement by the recipient as acceptance of the Award;
  • Completion of all enrolment and admission requirements for the MCKL Programme;
  • Payment of all fees, deposits and other sums not covered by the Award, including a sum equivalent to the first semester's tuition fees.
• The Award comprises a tuition fee waiver on a semester-by-semester basis. The recipient must meet the academic and other requirements stipulated by MCKL for continued disbursement of the Award.
• The Award is based upon the number of subjects attempted in each semester's final exams and is restricted to the following total number of subjects/credit hours only:

• The Award does not cover:
  • Subjects/Credit hours in which no examinations/assessments were attempted;
  • Withdrawn/Dropped subjects; and
  • Repeat subjects/papers.

Maintenance of Award

• The Scholarship recipients are required to maintain an academic progress of a minimum of GPA 3.20 for each semester throughout the Programme.
• All Scholarship recipients are required to pass Service Learning and Character Formation subjects in order to maintain the Scholarship. However:-
  • ADTP students are not required to take Character Formation
• All Scholarship recipients are required to attend the Graduation & Awards Ceremony to be refunded the final portion of the scholarship, provided the above conditions are also met.

General Provisions

• Applicants may apply for more than one MCKL scholarship / bursary / financial aid /discount (collectively, "award") at any one time but will only be permitted to benefit from one award, which shall generally be the award with the highest quantum
• In the event a recipient is offered and accepts any scholarship, bursary, financial aid or other sponsorship for their MCKL studies from any other entity or person, (s)he shall inform the Office of the Registrar in writing within two (2) weeks of such acceptance. The Institution reserves the right to withdraw or adjust the quantum of the MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship to the recipient. Recipients who fail to inform the Office of the Registrar may face disciplinary action and/or be required to reimburse the value of the disbursed Scholarship to MCKL.
• This Scholarship is only valid for the duration of the enrolled Programme and does not cover any extension of the Programme beyond its minimum duration.
• The Scholarship may not be transferred to other MCKL programmes or deferred to other intakes except with the prior written consent of MCKL. Such consent may be withheld at the Institution's absolute discretion.
• In the event a recipient withdraws from the enrolled Programme at any time after acceptance of the Scholarship (including prior to the 1st day of Orientation), all payments and deposits in connection with the enrolled Programme will be forfeited absolutely to MCKL and no refunds whatsoever shall be due to the recipient.
• If the recipient is subject to disciplinary action, suspended or expelled from MCKL at any time before the completion of the Programme, the Scholarship shall terminate and be automatically revoked. MCKL reserves the right to require the recipient to reimburse the full value of the disbursed Scholarship in such events.
• The Institution reserves the right to involve the Scholarship recipients in various activities organised by the Institution, including but not limited to interviews, MCKL events, education fairs, social media, photography/videos, and other approved activities. Attending the Graduation & Awards Ceremony is mandatory, except for students who are already overseas.
• This Scholarship is given at the sole discretion of the Institution. Applicants are not guaranteed approval of the Scholarship upon fulfilling the conditions set.
• This Scholarship is not transferable, cannot be encashed and does not cover external examination fees (if applicable) or textbooks.
• MCKL reserves the right to amend any criteria and/or terms and conditions for the Scholarship as and when it deems necessary. The decision of MCKL on all matters pertaining to the Scholarship is absolute and final.

Details

The MCKL Excellence Award Scholarship is a prestigious full tuition fee waiver scholarship designed to recognize and reward exceptional academic excellence among students enrolling in MCKL's Pre-University, Diploma Programmes, and American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP). This scholarship program aims to make quality education more accessible to high-achieving Malaysian students by providing complete financial support for their selected programme. The scholarship is open to Malaysian students below the age of 25 who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements (8As for Pre-U/ADTP or 5As for Diploma Programmes) and excellence in personal attributes such as leadership, notable achievements, and active extra-curricular involvement. By offering this comprehensive financial assistance, MCKL demonstrates its commitment to supporting talented students in their educational journey and helping them achieve their academic and career goals. The scholarship not only provides financial relief but also encourages students to maintain high academic standards through GPA maintenance requirements (minimum 3.20), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement throughout their studies at MCKL.