International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarships for Malaysian Students, 2017

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a rigorous two-year curriculum culminating in exams in six subjects (three higher level and three standard level). 

See also: What is the difference between GCSE, IGCSE, IB and A Levels

What are the benefits of being an IB Diploma graduate?

• Acceptance Rates:  Graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program have a higher university and college acceptance rates than other applicants.

• Increased Opportunities:  Graduates have increased opportunities of being granted scholarships and grant opportunities.

• Interdisciplinary Teaching:  This method of instruction develops the students into international-minded individuals.

• Unlimited Knowledge: Being a graduate of this institution means cultivation of lifelong learning.

• Teacher Development: Unlike other schools where teacher evaluation has always been an issue, International Baccalaureate Organization develops its teachers to meet up the demands of the students using IB strategies.

• Risk Takers:  The students are trained not to be afraid of approaching unfamiliar situations and uncertainties. They are taught to be independent-spirited, be able to explore new strategies, ideas and roles, to be expressive and able to defend their beliefs.

• Knowledgeable:  The institution trains its students to be able to explore concepts and issues that have both local and global significance which will in turn, help them to acquire in-depth knowledge and understanding of various disciplines.

• Liberal Minded:  The graduates of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program understand and appreciate their own personal histories, are open to the perception, values and traditions of other people. They confidently seek and evaluate a variety of perceptions and tend to grow from the experience gained therein.

• Highly Principled:  Graduates of International Baccalaureate Diploma Program grow up to be principled individuals who act with integrity and honesty, coupled with an astonishing sense of fairness and respect for other individuals, groups and even communities.

• Ingenuity:  Its graduates are known to be creative and imaginative in dealing with everyday problems and dilemmas.

• Understanding:  Graduates of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are trained to project themselves into another person’s situation in order to understand that particular person’s reasoning and emotions over a given condition.

• Self-Assurance:  Graduates pride themselves with being confident in their respective abilities as learners, and do not shy away from taking risks where necessary and at the same time, applying whatever they learn from the risk taken and applying them to their everyday life. 

International Baccalaureate Diploma Scholarships 2017

The International School of Kuala Lumpur 

The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) is offering two International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Scholarships for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) leavers. Scholarships are inclusive of full tuition and external examination fees.

With an average IB pass rate of 96%, the benefit of world class IB educators and access to global university scholarship programs, ISKL offers an exceptional international education that opens doors. Oxford, Princeton, Harvard, Yale and the London School of Economics are just some of the prestigious universities ISKL’s Malaysian IB Scholarship recipients have gone on to attend.

Application Requirements

• Excellent academic records: Submit application with SPM 2016 trial exam results including past three years official academic records (translated in English)
• Personal statement from applicant
• SPM 2016 examination results (presented at the panel interview or prior)
• Teacher recommendations
• Extra curricular involvement
• Previous commitment to community service
• Completed ISKL Application for Admission form
• Authorization to Release School Records form
• A photocopy of the applicant's Malaysian identity card
• Two recent passport-size color photographs of the student, with the student's name written on the back

Application to be addressed to;

Admissions Office The International School of Kuala Lumpur

 No. 2, Lorong Kelab Polo Di Raja, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Admissions Office Phone: 603 4813 5000 Fax: +603 4259 5738

Email: admissions@iskl.edu.my

Application deadline: February 28, 2017

Sri KDU International School

Sri KDU® International School aims to bring international education to highly motivated students who are able to demonstrate a strong commitment to learning. The Sri KDU® International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award is offered to deserving students aged 16 – 19 years, to provide them the opportunity to develop their potential. 

Application requirement

• Outstanding students from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK), Private Schools and International Schools are invited to apply for the Sri KDU® International School International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award each year.
• The selection system is criterion-referenced, and candidates must demonstrate a high level of oral and written proficiency in English.
• The scholarship award is based on academic and extra-curricular merit and is very competitive.

Terms and condition

• The scholarship award is tenable for the two-year period of candidature of the International Baccalaureate diploma programme.
• Awards are made for a single year. Recipients will qualify for renewal for the second year when they make satisfactory progress towards the completion of the programme.
• The scholarship covers the registration fee and the tuition fee. However, scholarship recipients are required to pay the deposit as stipulated on the current fee schedule. There will be no bond, except that recipients become active members of the school alumni upon completion of the programme.
• A recipient of the scholarship award may not concurrently hold any other scholarship. The Scholarship is administered by KDU Smart School Sdn Bhd.

Application form can be found here

Send your application by post/courier, hand-deliver it to the address below or email to info@srikdu.edu.my. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview in April/May 2017. 

Application to be addressed to;

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship Award CommitteeCommunications Office (Attention Ms. Chuah Siew Yen)KDU Smart School Sdn BhdNo. 

7, Jalan Teknologi 2/1Kota Damansara 47810 Daerah PetalingSelangor Darul Ehsan

Application deadline: 30 March 2017

Nexus International School

 Located in the administrative capital of Putrajaya, the Nexus International School aims to educate youths and ready them for the global community. The teachers at Nexus are highly-qualified and come from various parts of the world. Great emphasis is placed on ICT at Nexus and classrooms are well-equipped with ICT tools as both teachers and students use it for everyday teaching and learning.  

Application requirement

• Open to all (public and international schools)
• High academic achievement and English fluency
• Active participation in co-curricular activities including sports, performing arts, clubs and societies
• Good communication skills and leadership attributes
• Students needing financial assistance (IB Full Scholarship only)
• Completed application form which can be done manually or online
• Personal Statement - a 300 word essay on the following topic: The Nexus motto is "Embracing Diversity. Challenging Minds". What does this mean to you?
• Latest examination results which have been verified by the school
• Copy of Awards and Certificates of academic and co-curricular achievements
• Reference letter from a teacher at their current school highlighting academic and co-curricular achievements in school
• A copy of the last BE Form completed for the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia to indicate family household income (IB Full Scholarship only)
• Please submit all application and supporting documents via email to scholarship@nexus.edu.my Or post/hand them to the school at the following address:

THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE (Scholarship Unit)

NEXUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL MALAYSIANO. 1 JALAN DIPLOMATIK 3/6 PRESINT 15, 62050 PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA

Application deadline: 12 February 2017

Cempaka International School

The school offers the scholarship programme under the Dato' Freida Scholarship. This programme is an ideal preparation for Universities worldwide and Cempaka Schools Malaysia scholarship programme provides an outstanding educational opportunity for a limited number of students who display excellence in academics and sports or the arts. 

 Application requirement

•  The scholarships are awarded to young people of high aspirations, talents and accomplishments for a period of up to two years.
• Students should be about to enter Year 12, the first year of the IB Diploma Programme, aged 15 and above at the time of enrolment and demonstrate intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, while being respectful of other views and concerned to make a difference in the world.
• Successful candidates must follow the full IB Diploma Programme and to maintain a high level of achievement throughout the two years in order to retain the scholarship.
• All scholarship students are expected to maintain Cempaka Schools Malaysia's tradition of excellence.

A Cempaka scholarship awardee is expected to:

• Be highly talented and goal-oriented
• Be self-motivated and to participate fully in the life of the school
• Be an exemplary role model and leader for both peers and younger students. If a scholarship student fails to honour this undertaking, the School reserves the right to withdraw the scholarship award.

Who can apply?

• Students of all nationalities may apply for a scholarship.
• Students must have an outstanding academic record.
• A strong command of written and spoken English is essential.

Application to be addressed to;

Miss Kelly TayCempaka International School Damansara Heights

No. 19 Jalan Setiabakti Satu, Damansara Heights50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

T: +603 2093 1740/1, +603 2093 1740/1 Fax: +603 2095 2660 

Good luck!