Full scholarship plus 2-year leadership development programme
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is an undergraduate‑degree scholarship open to Malaysian students — especially those from under‑represented communities, low-income families, or who face life challenges — who wish to study at any MQA‑accredited public or private university in Malaysia.
As the Scholarship focuses on holistic development and value-based excellence in experience, recipients of the Scholarship—Tunku Scholars—will undergo a 2-year leadership programme to initiate change as young leaders in their communities and their country.
奖学金申请要求
- Malaysian
- Come from challenging backgrounds, such as candidates who are PWD (OKU), candidates from rural communities and candidates from families with an income of below RM4,850 a month.
- Have overcome or currently overcoming difficult life challenges
- Show leadership and strong character
- Have strong academic results
- For students who have yet to start their degree: Candidate who will complete pre-university studies and start degree latest by March 2026.
- For students enrolled in a degree programme: Candidate should have at least two years left to complete degree studies.
奖项详情
- Full sponsorship of tuition fees in any MQA-accredited public or private university in Malaysia.
- Living allowance will be provided monthly throughout the scholarship.
- Professional development allowance for Scholars’ self-improvement. This fund can also be utilised for community projects (see below). Stationery and book allowances are also provided.
- To cover other forms of expenses such as laptop purchase, thesis cost, formal clothes or flights (for flights between East and West Malaysia only).
申请流程
- Please check out https://www.yayasantar.org.my/tar-scholarship for more details and to apply
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a virtual interview and assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates will receive a scholarship offer letter and embark on their scholarship journey.
关于 Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman
Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman (YTAR) is a foundation in Malaysia inspired by the legacy of Tunku Abdul Rahman, aiming to empower deserving youth from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds. The foundation’s mission is to provide access to higher education and to nurture a new generation of leaders who uphold values of unity, compassion, integrity, and social responsibility. YTAR emphasizes inclusivity and supports students who may face financial or socio‑economic barriers in pursuing tertiary education.
YTAR does not only offer financial aid: they also invest in holistic development by pairing scholarship recipients with leadership training, mentoring, community‑service opportunities, and employability support. The goal is to help scholars grow academically, socially, and personally — preparing them to contribute positively to their communities and to Malaysia’s future.
