Dato’ Lee Chong Wei – KDU Education Group Scholarship 2012

Inspired by Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, the World No. 1 badminton player, the Dato’ Lee Chong Wei - KDU Education Group Scholarship 2012(”LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012”) is a programme to support the national objectives of developing scholars with determination andinitiative to achieve their aspirations. It is dedicated to students with a strong desire to succeed through hard work and a positive attitude.Selection is based on the applicant’s ability to demonstrate his/her determination and perseverance to realize his/her potential.Dato’ Lee Chong Wei will act as mentor to the recipients of the LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 throughout the period of study under thescholarship. We are seeking to award a total of 10 full scholarships to deserving individuals in 2012.

Scholarship Categories

Category 1: Pre-University / Foundation / Diploma / Degree
 Courses in KDU University College, Petaling Jaya or KDU College Penang
  
Category 2: Secondary School - SPM
Secondary 4 & 5, Sri KDU® Secondary School, Kota Damansara

Eligibility

Applicants may be Malaysian citizens or citizens of other countries.  

• Category 1    
  •    Students in Form 5 or equivalent who will sit for the SPM examination in 2011, or candidates who have successfully completed   the SPM examination previously.
  • A minimum of 5 Credits in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent is required. *
       * Mid-term or trial examination results are acceptable for consideration, where actual results are not yet available
  
•   Category 2    
  • Students in Secondary 3 and should have completed the PMR examination or equivalent, by 2011.
       * Mid-term or trial examination results are acceptable for consideration, where actual results are not yet available

Value of Scholarship
The scholarship will be applicable as a full tuition fee waiver throughout the duration of course/programme at selected institution.

Application Requirements  

1. Applicants must submit a completed Application Form (either online or manual copy).  
2. Written personal statement (minimum 300 words) describing your personal journey to achieve your goal. Give your own title.
   The personal statement can be written either in Bahasa Malaysia, English or Mandarin.  

Selection  

• Applicants with the most inspirational personal statement will be shortlisted for an interview with the Scholarship Committee and    Dato' Lee Chong Wei. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.  
• The announcement of the LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 will be made by the end of December 2011.  
• Application for the LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 closes at 5.00 p.m on Tuesday, 15 November 2011.

  Terms and Conditions  

1. The successful applicant must not be bonded to other institutions or organizations and shall not accept any other scholarships.  
2. Each applicant is responsible for all costs incurred in the course of applying for the LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012.  
3. All decisions of the Scholarship Committee shall be final and no discussion, correspondence or appeal will be entertained.  
4. The LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 covers the registration and tuition fees only.  
5. Holders of the LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 are not allowed to switch area of study unless with written approval from the Vice Chancellor.  
6. The LCW-KDU Scholarship 2012 is tenable for the entire duration of the programme. However, a mid-term review will be conducted and      the Scholarship Committee has the right to terminate the Scholarship award at the end of any academic year in which the Scholarship      is awarded if the recipient has failed to make satisfactory progress or has, in the view of the Scholarship Committee, been involved in      activities or actions which may tarnish the name, image and/or reputation of the KDU Education Group and/or Dato' Lee Chong Wei.  
7. There is no bond to this scholarship except that recipients must be active members of the KDU Alumni after graduation.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, KINDLY CONTACT:
   Jocelyn Loke Mei Foong
   KDU University College
   T: +603 - 7953 6688
   F: +603 - 7953 6699
E: best@kdu.edu.my

Neoh Soon Ken
   KDU College Penang
   T: +604 - 226 6368
   F: +604 - 228 0054
   E: best@kdupg.edu.my

Rina Thiagu-Kler
   Sekolah Sri KDU®
   T: +603 - 6145 3888
   F: +603 - 6156 9011
   E: info@srikdu.edu.my

Application Submission  

1. Application may be submitted online, by emailing to lcwscholarship@kdu.edu.my
2. Manual copy should be sent to:
        Dato'Lee Chong Wei - KDU Education Group Scholarship 2012
        KDU University College c/o Marketing Department,
        SS22/41, Damansara Jaya, 47400 Petaling Jaya,
        Selangor Darul Ehsan. 
3. Application should reach us by no later than 5.00pm on Tuesday, 15 November 2011. Late applications will not be considered. 
4. We encourage early applications to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Download Application Form Here