HELP

SCHOLARSHIPS
& BURSARIES
2019
Nurturing Achievers

Creating A*Gen
The Analytics Generation
Contents
HELP University/HELP Academy Scholarship Awards 2019 3

HELP UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting 4
HELP Matriculation Centre 5
Department of Communication
Department of American Degree Program
Department of Education 6
Department of Languages
Department of Psychology
School of Information and Communication Technology 7
Department of Law 8

HELP ACADEMY
Department of A-Levels 9
Department of University of London Programmes
Department of Management Studies 10
Other Scholarships
Other Bursaries
Terms and Conditions 11

The information contained in this pamphlet is correct at the time of printing.

Please refer to the respective Academic Departments to check for the latest updates and amendments.
HELP University and HELP Academy Scholarships & Bursaries 2019
Since its establishment in 1986, HELP has awarded many scholarships to encourage Malaysians and international students
who demonstrate academic excellence and display leadership qualities to pursue their tertiary education at the university.
Many of these recipients have completed their courses and have embarked on successful careers.

HELP welcomes both new and continuing students who are high achievers to apply for scholarships and Study Awards.

Full Scholarship, Partial Scholarship and Study Awards

If you meet the minimum criteria stated, you are required to do the following:
1. Complete a HELP Scholarship Application Form and attach certified copies of your academic results transcript.
2. New students are required to submit a HELP Application Form to apply for the chosen programme and pay the Student
Application Fee before submitting the scholarship application form.
3. New students will submit the respective forms and attachments to the Scholarship Officer in the Registry before the
specified deadline. Late applications will not be considered for selection.
4. For consideration by the Scholarship Committee in May and October of each year, scholarship applicants must be
registered students of HELP University or HELP Academy. Your form will be forwarded to the Scholarship Committee for
consideration when the Committee meets, which is in May and October.
5. The decisions of the Scholarship Committee will be announced by the third week of May and October and the decisions
are not subject to appeals.

Important Note:
1. As scholarship awards are limited and competitive, only candidates who meet the minimum criteria specified
in this brochure are eligible to apply for the Scholarship Committee’s due consideration.
2. Meeting the minimum criteria does not automatically guarantee the applicant a scholarship.
3. All scholarship applicants will be evaluated and short-listed by the Scholarship Committee of HELP University/HELP
Academy. HELP’s Scholarship Committee reserves the right to revise the criteria from time to time without prior notice.
The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.
4. Students are only entitled to one scholarship at any one time. (*Scholarships also include scholarships, prize
winners, study awards, bursaries and fee waivers)
5. Applicants may be awarded a sum that may be less than what is stipulated in the Brochure, depending on the
availability of the Scholarship Fund.
6. All scholarships are on a First Come, First Served Basis.
7. Scholarships may differ from intake to intake. Students are advised to submit their application before the stipulated
deadline.
8. Deadline for submission: please refer to www.help.edu.my/scholarships-financial-aid/

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HELP UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study :
Diploma in Business / Bachelor of Business (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Management (Hons) Year 1 /
Bachelor of Economics (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Business Psychology (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM15,750 RM11,250 RM8,000 RM7,000 RM6,750
SAM / ATAR / CPU 95% and above 90% - 94.99% - - 85% - 89.99%
STPM CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.50 -3.74 - - CGPA 3.25 - 3.49
A-Levels 3 As 2 As, 1 Bs - - 1 A, 1B
Foundation - - CGPA 3.90 and above CGPA 3.80 - 3.89 -
RM16,800 RM12,600 RM8,400
UEC 6 As and above 5 As 4 As
RM8,000 RM7,000 RM6,000
SPM** 5 As and above 4 As 3 As
** Applicable for Diploma in Business (Level 1) only

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.80 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

HELP-University of Queensland Scholarships (External Scholarship)

Students studying the Bachelor of Business programme in the Department of Business Studies are invited to apply for final
year study at the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law, University of Queensland in February / July 2019.

Value of Scholarship
The scholarship values are at the discretion of HELP University. The scholarship will be disbursed via a waiver of tuition fees
charged by The University of Queensland (UQ) as and when these fees become due and payable.

Selection Criteria
The selection of scholars will be based on the following criteria:
1. Students must have a minimum academic achievement of CGPA 3.6 over 16 or 17 specified subjects in the Bachelor of
Business (Hons) programme.
* Students must have an unconditional offer for the final year of the Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Business
Management at UQ. At the point of application for the Scholarship, students must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Business
(Hons) programme at HELP University.
2. The financial background of the applicant may be taken into consideration.
3. Applicants must possess motivation in setting goals and perseverance in pursuing their set goals
4. Applicants must possess leadership and motivation as demonstrated by contributions to the community and HELP University.
5. The successful applicant must be willing and committed to participate in activities that foster cross-cultural awareness
within UQ and the local community.

Applicants must be able to substantiate these criteria in the Scholarship Application Form.

Please note that Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they have sufficient funds to cover their own travel
arrangements, accommodation and living expenses.

Successful applicants will undertake the final year of their UQ degree for the 2018/2019 academic year at the St Lucia campus.

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HELP MATRICULATION CENTRE
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Foundation in Arts / Foundation in Science

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM13,000 RM10,000 RM8,000 RM6,000
SPM 9 A+ 8 As to 9 As 6 As to 7 As 5 As
O-Levels 9 A* 8 As to 9 As 6 As to 7 As 5 As

Notes 1. A- in SPM will be considered except for 9A+ (SPM) or 9A* (O Levels) category
2.  Only applicable for those who have completed SPM in November 2018 and O Levels in May/June 2018, November
2018 and January 2019.
3. Only one A- or A or A+ in SPM English will be taken into account for scholarship consideration.
4. For those who have completed O Levels in May/June 2018, November 2018 and January 2019, we will consider
awarding based on SPM criteria.
A* will equal of a value of an A+ in SPM
5. Those who have completed SPM prior to November 2018/ O-Levels prior to May / June 2018 will be considered on
a case to case basis
6. These scholarship criteria are only applicable for students joining the January, April and May 2019 intakes.
7. For those joining September 2019, the scholarship will only be awarded on a case by case basis based on the
availability of funds.
** Please take note that this Scholarship award may not be combined with any othe awards and promotional offers offered by HELP University.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Diploma in Communication Year 1 / Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM14,000 RM10,500 RM7,000
SAM / ATAR / CPU 90% and above 80% - 89.99% 70% - 79.99%
STPM / Foundation CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.25 - 3.74 -
A-Levels 2 As, 1 B and above 2 As 1 A, 1B
UEC 6 As 5 As 4 As
RM3,320 RM2,490
SPM** 6 As - 7 As 4 As - 5 As
** Applicable for Diploma in Communication Year 1

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.60 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

DEPARTMENT OF AMERICAN DEGREE PROGRAM

Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : American Degree Transfer Program (Liberal Arts)

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM10,000 RM8,000 RM6,000 RM4,000
SPM / O-Levels 10 As - 12 As 8 As - 9 As - 6 As - 7 As
STPM / A-Levels 4 As - 3 As 2 As
* For SPM results, As include A+, A and A-
Merit Award (for continuing students)
Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Diploma in Early Childhood Education / Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM10,800 RM8,640 RM8,100 RM6,480 RM4,050
STPM / A-Levels - - 4 As 3 As 2 As
UEC - - 7 As and above 5 - 6 As 4 As
HELP Foundation - - CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.50 -
Diploma in ECE Level 1 CGPA 3.75 and above - - - -
RM5,000 RM4,000 RM3,000
SPM / O-Levels** 8 As and above 6 - 7 As 4 - 5 As
** Applicable for Diploma in Early Childhood Education Year 1
Merit Award (for continuing students)
Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.50 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Education in TESL (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM9,360 RM7,020 RM4,680
STPM / A-Levels 4 As 3 As 2 As
UEC 6 As and above 5 As 4 As
HELP Foundation CGPA 3.75 and above CGPA 3.50 - 3.74 CGPA 3.30 - 3.49

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.30 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) Year 1 / Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM14,700 RM10,500 RM6,300
STPM 4 As 3 As, 1 B 2 As, 2 Bs
A-Levels 3 As 2 As, 1B 2 As, 1 C
UEC 9 As 8 As 7 As
SAM / ATAR / CPU / TEE 98% and above 96% - 97.99% 94% - 95.99%
HELP Foundation CGPA 3.80 and above CGPA 3.60 - 3.79 CGPA 3.40 - 3.59

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.70 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

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FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Diploma in Information Technology (Year 1)

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM6,500 RM7,000
SPM - 8 A+ / As

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.80 and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

HELP IT Industry Bursaries 2019 (HITIB2019)

Together with our industry partners, HELP University is pleased to offer scholarships for all its HELP information technology (IT)
undergraduate programmes. These include the Bachelor of IT (Hons); BIT (Hons) Business information Management and
BIT (Hons) Mobile Computing.

These programmes have been developed in consultation with the IT industry to ensure that graduates are prepared for the
requirements of practice. We offer a mix of academic and workplace learning environments. When they graduate, our students
embark on exciting careers with our industry partners. The Scholarship Scheme is part of a joint effort to develop a strong core
of Malaysian IT professionals with the talent, skill sets and ability to contribute meaningfully to the IT sector. Our students have
opportunities to acquire industry knowledge even while studying in university.

The scholarship is summarized in the table below:

DEGREE
Benefits
• Up to 50% Tuition Fee Waiver for NINE (9) Year 1 academic subjects only.

Entry Requirements
Any one of the following
• Recognised Matriculation or Foundation with CGPA 2.50 (non-HELP Foundation)
• STPM: CGPA 2.50;
• 2 ‘A’ Level passes with 1A;
• Requiring financial assistance;
And 3 SPM / ‘O’ Level credits, including a pass in BM, Sejarah & a credit in Mathematics.

Intakes
January, April, May, August, October

Retention in the scholarship

• The student MUST maintain full-time enrolment & complete the programme.
• The student MUST maintain > 80% attendance in lectures and tutorials for each subject.
• The student MUST maintain at least CGPA 2.00 each semester.
• The student MUST maintain minimum of 40 contribution hours (long semesters) & 20 contribution hours (short semesters)
of his/her time to assist the faculty.

Important Note:
1. Meeting the minimum criteria does not automatically guarantee the applicant a scholarship.
2. All scholarship applications will be evaluated and short-listed by the IT Scholarship Committee, HELP University. This
Committee reserves the right to revise the criteria from time to time without prior notice. Decision of the IT Scholarship
Committee is final.
3. April and October intakes are ONLY applicable for those entering the programme without being granted any exemption.
4. This scholarship is ONLY applicable for those entering the programme without being granted any exemption.

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DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) Year 1 / Bachelor of Law (Hons) Year 1

UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)
RM12,500 RM7,500
STPM / A-Levels 3 As 2 As, 1 B
SAM / AUSMAT ATAR 90% and above -

Bachelor of Law (Hons) Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)
RM7,500 RM3,500
STPM / A-Levels 3 As 2 As, 1 B

Merit Award (for continuing students)

UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law) Year 2

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)
RM25,000* RM12,500
UK Degree Transfer Programme Highest Marks 2nd Highest Marks
(Law) Year 1 5 As 4 As + 1 B
* Tan Sri Malek Award - for the best student in Year 1 transferring to our Year 2 worth RM25,000

Bachelor of Law (Hons) Year 2 or Year 3

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)
RM15,000* RM7,500 RM3,000
Bachelor of Law (Hons) Year 1 - 4 As 3 As
Bachelor of Law (Hons) Year 2 Highest Marks 2nd Highest Marks -
5 As 4 As + 1 B
* Tan Sri Malek Award - for the best student in Year 2 transferring to our Year 3 worth RM15,000

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HELP ACADEMY
DEPARTMENT OF A-LEVELS
Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : A-Levels (Science / Arts)

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM13,000 RM8,000 RM5,000
SPM / O-Levels 9 A/A+ - 10 A/A+ 7 A/A+ - 8 A/A+ 6 A/A+

1. Special note: Only one A or A+ in either SPM English OR EST English will be taken into account for scholarship consideration.
2. ALL eligible scholars must take 4 A-Level subjects.

DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY OF LONDON PROGRAMMES

Distinction Award (for new & continuing students)
Programme of Study : BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance / BSc (Hons) Economics and Management / BSc (Hons)
Economics / BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance

Qualification Partial Scholarship (up to)

RM9,000 RM7,000 RM5,000
UEC 8 As 7 As 5-6 As
A-Levels / STPM 4 As 3 As 2 As
SAM / ATAR 95% and above 90% - 94.99% 85% - 89.99%
CPU Ave 90% and above Ave 85% - 89.99% Ave 80% - 84.99%
HELP Foundation - CGPA 3.66 and above CGPA 3.43 - 3.65

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain a minimum of 2As, 1B and 1C, and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Distinction Award (for new students)
Programme of Study : Diploma in Business Management / University of Derby (3+0) Programmes Year 1

Qualification Partial Scholarship

RM500
UEC Per A
SPM** Per A
** Applicable for Diploma in Business Management Year 1

Merit Award (for continuing students)

Eligible applicants must maintain an average of 70% and this is subject to the Scholarship Committee’s approval.

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OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Press Awards (*)
(i) STAR Education Fund
(ii) Sin Chew Daily Education Fund
* Up to 3 full scholarships available for all HELP University (Pre-University to Undergraduate Programmes) where applicable

School Achievers Scholarship Awards (SASA)

These are targeted at student leaders with outstanding leadership qualities and sound academic performance. These scholarships
are awarded to encourage holistic, all-round achievers amongst students in line with HELP’s education philosophy.

Special Chinese Independent Secondary School Scholarship

Available to 5 Chinese Independent High Schools namely Chong Hwa Independent High School, Tsun Jin High School, Kuen Cheng
High School, Confucian Private Secondary School, Foon Yew High School (JB) and Foon Yew High School (Kulai) for all HELP’s
Undergraduate programmes.

Sports Scholarships For National Sportsman / Sportswoman

Limited scholarship may be made available for National Sportsmen/Sportswomen, up to 100%, or State Sportsmen/Sportswomen,
partial scholarships, on a yearly basis subject to approval.

OTHER BURSARIES
Packaged-Pathway Bursaries
(i) Foundation (HMC) to Degree Bursary (up to RM20,000)
(ii) A-Levels to Degree Bursary (up to RM20,000)
(iii) Diploma to Degree Bursary (up to RM20,000)
(iv) University of Derby – available for Certificate to Degree or Diploma to Degree package
(v) HELP-Chinese Independent Secondary School Bursary - 30% for 1st year; 20% for 2nd & 3rd year; minimum CGPA 2.75
(vi) School of Hospitality & Tourism (SHOT) bursary - 30% for entire programme
(vii) STPM Bursary 30% for 1st year; 20% for 2nd & 3rd year; minimum CGPA 2.75
(viii) ADP Competitive Bursary of RM400 per STEM subject for the first year only.
Note: This bursary will be awarded based on the actual results of the best five of the following subjects in the SPM examination:
Mathematics, Additional Mathmatics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and General Science.
(ix) Alumni Bursary - 15% (up to 3 years)
(x) Sibling Bursary - 15% (entire programme)

Please note that the above is subject to terms and condition on page II attached herein. For more details,
kindly refer to our Education advisors or call HELP University hotline at +603-2716 2000.

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 Terms and Conditions

1. Students are allowed to switch award only once ie Bursary to Scholarship or vice versa.
2. Students will be entitled to only one of the scholarships or bursaries (whichever is higher) and students are not
allowed to combine awards.
3. Applicants are required to pay all administration fees, course fees and external fees (if any) pending the decision of
the Scholarship Committee.
4. For new students who have not joined HELP, a minimum payment of the Student Application Fee is required before
the student is eligible to apply for scholarship. Otherwise, the scholarship application is considered null and void.
5. For students who have applied to join HELP for a chosen programme, he / she is expected to register during the
intake date and is required to pay all administration fees, course fees and external fees (if any) by the last day
of payment pending the decision of the Scholarship Committee. Otherwise, the scholarship application is considered
null and void.
6. The scholarship/bursary is not applicable for payment of re-sit / re-enrolment fees.
7. For programme where course fees are charged by the subject (modular programme), the total scholarship amount is
divided equally among the total number of subjects and will go towards payment of course fees payable to HELP
8. For programme where course fees are charged by the year (linear programme), the total scholarship amount will go
towards payment of course fees payable to HELP
9. HELP reserves the right to revoke any scholarship / packaged bursary due to failure in examinations, unauthorized
dropping of courses, withdrawal from programme before completion and / or non-compliance with HELP Rules and
Regulations or other Terms & Conditions of the scholarship. Recipient may be required to repay the scholarship /
bursary amount used upon revocation.
10. Recipients of the scholarship who are subsequently found in breach of any of the rules and regulations, academic
or otherwise, will have their scholarship revoked and will be required to repay HELP the said sum of money.
11. All recipients of scholarship are required to contribute 3-5 hours per week of their time to assist the Head of
Department or their designate in administration, peer counselling, extra-curricular activities, marketing and
promotional activities.
12. The Scholarship Application deadline is as below:
a) 2 weeks after commencement of programmes OR 2 weeks after the release of actual results.
b) The Scholarship Committee will meet in mid-May and mid-October each year to shortlist candidates for the
awards.
13. All decisions made by HELP University on matters pertaining to the scholarship will be final. Only short-listed
applicants will be notified.
14. The qualifications required for the scholarship may vary from year to year. Applicants are to check with the
Scholarship Officer on the requirements before applying.
15. Late and incomplete application forms will not be considered for selection.

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