CIMB Regional Scholarship

CIMB Group offers scholarships for ASEAN students to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world.

Scholarship Provider: CIMB Group
Level: Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree
Study at: top graduate schools throughout the world
Fields of Study: Genetics and Nutrition studies
Specially for: ASEAN countries
Deadline: 8 July 2012

Description

In line with our vision to be The Leading ASEAN Franchise, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region’s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all ASEAN countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world.

For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of the ASEAN region.

This year, we are seeking to award five scholarships to deserving individuals in two areas: Genetics and Nutrition studies

Scholarship Coverage

The CIMB Regional Scholarship is a full scholarship award covering all academic fees including registration, tuition and examination fees, a book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents and other related expenses.

Eligibility

Who can apply for the CIMB Regional Scholarship?
All citizens of ASEAN countries who wish to pursue a postgraduate degree in the field of Nutrition and Genetics at a top graduate school.

To apply for the CIMB Regional Scholarship, you must:

• Be a citizen of any ASEAN country.
• Have gained unconditional acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue a postgraduate degree programme in genetics or nutrition. The offer must remain valid when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded.
• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master’s Degree applicants), or a Master’s Degree with a good examiner’s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied.
• Not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation on your part.

Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.

How to Apply

1. Download the application form and complete all sections of it.
2. Email the completed form to regionalscholarship@cimb.com before the closing date, 8 July 2012.

Important information regarding submission of your application

1. We do not allow the application form to be modified in any manner. Application forms which are modified will not be accepted.
2. Do not attach any documents to the email other than the completed application form. We do not require certifications, commendation letters or other documents at this stage.
3. Please submit your application only once.
4. Please browse through the sample completed application form before you submit your application.

Selection Criteria
We will select candidates for the CIMB Regional Scholarship based primarily on the following criteria:

• A track record of outstanding achievements that are relevant to the proposed field of study
• Demonstrate the potential to contribute significantly to the region through the proposed field of study
• Active involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, energy levels and other personal attributes

The list of criteria is not exhaustive and CIMB Group reserves the right to amend the criteria from time to time.

Application Deadline

8 July 2012

More Information

Contact: regionalscholarship@cimb.com

Application Form:
http://www.cimb.com/index.php?rp=scholarship_form&uc=1 

CIMB Regional Scholarship FAQ:
http://www.cimb.com/index.php?ch=g2_csr_scholar&pg=g2_csr_scholar_faq&tpt=cimb_group