JPA Scholarship for A-Level leavers

[Snacky]

Originally Posted by luckylily

So the sponsorships to top unis with an unconditional letter is abolished? UEM and Maybank does not sponsor Alevel leavers. Only SPM.

Yea I know rite luckylily. No Alevel applicants=( Felda scholarship too....TT

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They are only starting the programme in 2014

http://www.agendadaily.com/Muka-Hada...-spm-2011.html

[luckylily]

Originally Posted by reshasymphonia

I've heard that JPA offers scholarships for A-Level leavers with good results, but so far I haven't seen of such an application being open though I've tried checking the main page. I thought that JPA would only be open to SPM leavers but my lecturers seem to recall some of their students applying for JPA after A-levels. And I'm pretty sure that JPA announced last year that they would start giving out scholarships for Pre-U leavers, but I can't seem to find anything on it. Anyone out there has seen/know whether the application is/ when will it be open? Thanks so much in advance

I don't think they're offering this year. Read previous threads and it has been abolished. i'm also hoping for this one because sponsors like Sime Darby and Maybank are not giving scholarships to A level leavers.
I have been through the same thing in SPM. Sucks to be graduating this year!
And it's not the top 50, only Top 10/20. I know a girl who got a place in Oxford but was turned down from this scholarship.

[pauching]

Originally Posted by luckylily

I don't think they're offering this year. Read previous threads and it has been abolished. i'm also hoping for this one because sponsors like Sime Darby and Maybank are not giving scholarships to A level leavers.
I have been through the same thing in SPM. Sucks to be graduating this year!
And it's not the top 50, only Top 10/20. I know a girl who got a place in Oxford but was turned down from this scholarship.

Hi, I am not sure which 'girl' you are talking about, but I am also a girl that got an unconditional offer from Oxford, and got turned down for this scholarship. Reasons? I am not eligible. They said applicant must be a second-year student, and the first year result must be CGPA 3.5 or above. The criteria above are simply just telling us, forget about JPA.

Also, there is a Big contradiction within the criteria:

1. I do not even have the money to start my first year of university (and that is the reason why I am applying for scholarships) , how do I have a chance to apply in my 'second year'? I could still recall that our PM, Najib said that JPA will provide scholarship to those who had secured an offer to study in world renowned universities, including Oxbridge (Oxford, Cambridge) for UK, and Ivy Leagues for US. Yes, it is true that JPA actually did not say that they are not offering the scholarship to me (since they told me that I must be in second year of university to be eligible), but in another perspective, JPA also did not promise me a scholarship. They said that they MIGHT give me a scholarship if I apply again in my second year of university.

2. Just let said that I have enough money to go for my first year of university. Then what if, in my second year they reject my application again, or there is a change in the scholarship policies where they are not going to sponsor overseas scholarship anymore? Isn't this rather risky?

This is the tricky part. I could not appeal because JPA did NOT say that they do not provide scholarship for my entire degree course. They just ask me to try again a year later. I understand that the government must have certain policies to protect themselves from spending money on people that only goes overseas to enjoy over their entire course, but please do understand that there are also some needy students that really need this scholarship to further their studies. Why not at least give these students a chance, let them begin their first year of study, and if their results are not good enough then only the government take back the scholarship sponsor?

After going through all these, I decided not to put too much hope on the government. Who knows maybe there are greater opportunities waiting for you out there.

[eimajz]

Pauching, I can totally und your frustration. have you applied any other scholarship besides JPA? And since now with the new policy, technically oxford is in the list. The govt also did not mention explicitly that those with offer from top unis in the world this year cannot receive scholarship. My suggestion to you is to bring your offer letters, results, photocopy them plus the list Univs the govt just announce and approach JPA. There is no reason whatsoever that the govt should reject a bright aspiring Oxford student unless one is wealthy.

[pauching]

Actually I have already sent my application to JPA, and I can confirm that JPA has my result, offer letter, photocopied ic with them. Also, I have been dealing with JPA for more than 2 months, but only by phone. You are right maybe I should approach them by person.
The trick here is the policy, saying that applicant must be in second-year of uni with first year CGPA 3.5 or above. So technically, the did not reject my application. They just say that if I apply again in my second year, they MIGHT provide me the scholarship. Smart enough isn't it?
Applied for Bank Negara, Securities Commission, Khazanah, Axiata.

[lordbon]

Originally Posted by pauching

Hi, I am not sure which 'girl' you are talking about, but I am also a girl that got an unconditional offer from Oxford, and got turned down for this scholarship. Reasons? I am not eligible. They said applicant must be a second-year student, and the first year result must be CGPA 3.5 or above. The criteria above are simply just telling us, forget about JPA.

Also, there is a Big contradiction within the criteria:

1. I do not even have the money to start my first year of university (and that is the reason why I am applying for scholarships) , how do I have a chance to apply in my 'second year'? I could still recall that our PM, Najib said that JPA will provide scholarship to those who had secured an offer to study in world renowned universities, including Oxbridge (Oxford, Cambridge) for UK, and Ivy Leagues for US. Yes, it is true that JPA actually did not say that they are not offering the scholarship to me (since they told me that I must be in second year of university to be eligible), but in another perspective, JPA also did not promise me a scholarship. They said that they MIGHT give me a scholarship if I apply again in my second year of university.

2. Just let said that I have enough money to go for my first year of university. Then what if, in my second year they reject my application again, or there is a change in the scholarship policies where they are not going to sponsor overseas scholarship anymore? Isn't this rather risky?

This is the tricky part. I could not appeal because JPA did NOT say that they do not provide scholarship for my entire degree course. They just ask me to try again a year later. I understand that the government must have certain policies to protect themselves from spending money on people that only goes overseas to enjoy over their entire course, but please do understand that there are also some needy students that really need this scholarship to further their studies. Why not at least give these students a chance, let them begin their first year of study, and if their results are not good enough then only the government take back the scholarship sponsor?

After going through all these, I decided not to put too much hope on the government. Who knows maybe there are greater opportunities waiting for you out there.

Conclusion: The new scholarship policies that were announced few days ago are just for the sake of General Election. Nice to see, nice to hear.

I understand that a scholarship does not come together with a citizenship, but it is a PROMISE that our dear PM made, and that is the reason why I studied very hard to get into Oxford. Now that they are just empty promises. Owh, again, please note that JPA did not say that they are NOT giving me the scholarship. They just said that applicant must be in second year of uni. But afterall, whats the point..what's the point applying in the second year if I don't even have the money for first year..

Our dear PM, please don't blame the young generation on the 'brain drain' issue anymore. To be honest, who would want to come back to a land that does not appreciate them?

I apologise if my words are too harsh, or have offended the current JPA scholars or any other viewers. My disappointment upon this matter is just... beyond my words.

TOTALLY AGREE..for the election .. =)

[scatcherer]

Originally Posted by pauching

Hi, I am not sure which 'girl' you are talking about, but I am also a girl that got an unconditional offer from Oxford, and got turned down for this scholarship. Reasons? I am not eligible. They said applicant must be a second-year student, and the first year result must be CGPA 3.5 or above. The criteria above are simply just telling us, forget about JPA.

Also, there is a Big contradiction within the criteria:

1. I do not even have the money to start my first year of university (and that is the reason why I am applying for scholarships) , how do I have a chance to apply in my 'second year'? I could still recall that our PM, Najib said that JPA will provide scholarship to those who had secured an offer to study in world renowned universities, including Oxbridge (Oxford, Cambridge) for UK, and Ivy Leagues for US. Yes, it is true that JPA actually did not say that they are not offering the scholarship to me (since they told me that I must be in second year of university to be eligible), but in another perspective, JPA also did not promise me a scholarship. They said that they MIGHT give me a scholarship if I apply again in my second year of university.

2. Just let said that I have enough money to go for my first year of university. Then what if, in my second year they reject my application again, or there is a change in the scholarship policies where they are not going to sponsor overseas scholarship anymore? Isn't this rather risky?

This is the tricky part. I could not appeal because JPA did NOT say that they do not provide scholarship for my entire degree course. They just ask me to try again a year later. I understand that the government must have certain policies to protect themselves from spending money on people that only goes overseas to enjoy over their entire course, but please do understand that there are also some needy students that really need this scholarship to further their studies. Why not at least give these students a chance, let them begin their first year of study, and if their results are not good enough then only the government take back the scholarship sponsor?

After going through all these, I decided not to put too much hope on the government. Who knows maybe there are greater opportunities waiting for you out there.

Conclusion: The new scholarship policies that were announced few days ago are just for the sake of General Election. Nice to see, nice to hear.

I understand that a scholarship does not come together with a citizenship, but it is a PROMISE that our dear PM made, and that is the reason why I studied very hard to get into Oxford. Now that they are just empty promises. Owh, again, please note that JPA did not say that they are NOT giving me the scholarship. They just said that applicant must be in second year of uni. But afterall, whats the point..what's the point applying in the second year if I don't even have the money for first year..

Our dear PM, please don't blame the young generation on the 'brain drain' issue anymore. To be honest, who would want to come back to a land that does not appreciate them?

I apologise if my words are too harsh, or have offended the current JPA scholars or any other viewers. My disappointment upon this matter is just... beyond my words.

How I wish JPA brings back Program Ivy League dan Setara. Give students who secured places in top 10 universities a chance. Don't just let us cross out the university just because we can't afford it.

[pauching]

Gosh..How can I just cross out Oxford like that? I am definitely not letting the fees problem to stop me from going to Oxford. Must succeed in other scholarship application!! To all the high achievers, please don't give up just because JPA or one or two scholarship body turn you down. Remember, much more bright opportunities out there. They might be waiting for you! ^^

[frostbyte13]

Everyone is frustrated with JPA lol..I took out my frustration on the SPM-leavers scholarship last year. Never going into that deep depression again over a government so unreliable and unfaithful. Cheer up pauching and others Hopefully your story will be like my friend's who managed to go Oxford despite facing rejection again and again