Securities Commission Scholarship
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Overview
The Securities Commission (SC) is established on 1 March 1993 under the Securities Commission Act 1993, it is a self-funding statutory body with investigative and enforcement powers. It reports to the Minister of Finance and its accounts are tabled in Parliament annually.
The SC is looking for the best and brightest young people to pursue their education and commence a rewarding and challenging career with them.
Field of Study
The SC offered scholarships for the following disciplines:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- International Business
- Islamic Finance and Banking
- Investment Banking
- Law
The scholarship covers full academic fees, books, subsistence and other miscellaneous allowances.
Pre-University Scholarships
For A-level courses at local recognized institutions. The requirements are:
- Minimum of 8 1As for SPM 2008
- Below 19 years of age
Tertiary Scholarships
For first degree courses at top universities locally and overseas (Malaysia, UK, US and Australia). The requirements are as follow :
- Minimum 4As dan 1B in STPM or
- 2As dan 1B in A-levels or
- 3.5 CGPA at Diploma/Matriculation level
Additional Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Active in both co-curricular activities and sports
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
- Not a scholarship recipient of another organisation
Conditional offers will be provided to successful candidates subject to gaining admission into a top institution/university and serving the SC for a stipulated period upon completion of tertiary education.
Excellent career prospects and opportunities await successful candidates upon completion of their studies. As a regulator and developer of the Malaysia capital market, the SC provides exceptional exposure, hands-on experiences, and stimulating challenges for those truly interested in building a rewarding career in the financial industry.
Application Process
Applicants will need to submit the scholarship application form alongside with handwritten essays of not more than 1000 words on past achievements and future career aspiration in relation to the application of this scholarship.
Selection Process
Shortlisted candidates will need to undergo four stages of selection process:
- Individual interview
- Group discussions
- Online Assessment
- Q&A session
References
Securities Commission [1]
ReCom SC [2]
