Sime Darby Scholarship 2024 (Excellence Scholarship)
The Sime Darby Scholarship and bursaries are open to qualified and deserving Malaysian students and are offered by Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) or the Sime Darby Foundation. The scholarship is available for students with leadership qualities for certificates, diplomas, and undergraduate studies at local and foreign academic institutions.
To promote vocational courses, certifications, diplomas, and undergraduate degrees, YSD provides financial aid to well-rounded, deserving Malaysian students who exhibit exceptional academic accomplishment, leadership abilities, and active engagement in community service.
Also see:
YSD Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship
Qualified and first-year undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Yayasan Sime Darby Excellence Scholarship for the September 2024 intake to pursue their academic dreams at a reputable higher-learning institution in Malaysia.
Service Bond Period
After completion of studies, 3 years at Sime Darby Property Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad, and Sime Darby Berhad.
Available Fields of Study
Business / Social Science related courses:
- Economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resource/Psychology
Engineering and Technology related courses:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) – Robotics
- Data Science
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Computer Science
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Architecture & Built Environment related courses:
- Architecture
- Environmental Science
- Town Planning
- Quantity Surveying
Science / Agriculture related courses:
- Plantation Management
- Agriculture Engineering
List of accepted Universities
YSD invited candidates with firm or conditional offers from various Universities, listed below;
- Universiti Malaya
- Curtin University Malaysia
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
- University of Reading Malaysia
- Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
- Monash University Malaysia
- University of Southampton Malaysia
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
Benefits of Scholarship
- Tuition Fees
- Laptop Allowance
- Book Allowance
- Monthly Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Subsistence Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
Eligibility Requirements for Sime Darby Scholarship
- Must be a Malaysian student.
- The age of applicants is 25 years or below.
- Applicants must actively take part in community service.
- Applicant must complete STPM/ Pre-University/ Local Matriculation/ Diploma / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.30.
- Gross household income of RM11,000 or less per month.
- Applicant must demonstrate strong leadership qualities through various leadership positions in school, sporting events, and national or global competitions.
YSD Special Needs Bursary
Promising People with Disability (PWD) undergraduate or diploma students are eligible to apply for the Yayasan Sime Darby bursary for the September 2024 intake to pursue tertiary education at any recognized Malaysian higher learning institution.
Service Bond Period
Recipients of bursaries are exempt from serving a scholarship bond at Sime Darby Property Berhad, SD Guthrie Berhad, or Sime Darby Berhad.
Accepted Fields of Study
- All fields of study are accepted by YSD except medicine
Accepted Universities
- Candidates who are enrolled in college or who have received a firm or conditional offer from any accredited higher education institution in Malaysia that has been approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) are both invited to apply to YSD.
Value of Scholarship
- Tuition Fees
- Book Allowance
- Monthly Allowance
- Living Allowance
- Subsistence Allowance
- Accommodation Allowance
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a Malaysian student.
- The age of applicants is 25 years or below.
- For Diploma applicants, it is necessary to obtain a minimum of five (5) credits in SPM.
- For an undergraduate degree applicants must complete STPM/ Pre-University/ Local Matriculation/ Diploma / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Applicants with physical disabilities (OKU card holders).
How to Apply
The entire application process is online for the Sime Darby Excellence Scholarship in Malaysia. To apply for the scholarship visit the below given link.
