Redefining the future by investing in the next generation of leaders

At Yayasan Khazanah, we don’t just select scholars with exceptional intelligence, drive and a track record of accomplishments; we look for potential leaders who can redefine the future.

Our hope is to groom the next generation of leaders in business and industry so that they can transform and make substantial contributions to Malaysia’s government-linked companies (GLCs) and other top organisations in Malaysia or around the world.

The journey starts with offering deserving scholars a full scholarship under the Khazanah Scholarship Programme to study at premier universities around the world or in Malaysia. Besides financial support, an integral feature of the Khazanah Scholarship Programme is a broad range of training and developmental activities that scholars will undergo to help prepare them for a successful and accelerated path to leadership.

Discover an exciting, challenging and rewarding future with us.

Yayasan Khazanah is a foundation established by Khazanah Nasional Berhad – the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia.

We are entrusted to select, support, groom and nurture exceptional individuals who will eventually take on high-level positions in the best organisations including the Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) in Malaysia.

This mission is in line with Khazanah Nasional’s commitment to the active development of human capital to ensure that Malaysia continues to improve its competitiveness on the global stage.

As a start, we groom talents and help them build their capabilities by offering scholarships to pursue studies at Malaysia’s premier universities or at the world’s renowned institutions of higher learning.

Malaysian citizens may choose to apply from one of the three scholarship programmes below: -

1. Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme
2. Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Merdeka Scholarship Programme
3. Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme

We apply a similar commitment to develop leaders amongst citizens of Asian countries through the Khazanah Asia Scholarship Programme.

Ensuring financial support represents merely one part of the equation. An exciting and rewarding journey awaits you through the broad range of development programmes planned for Khazanah’s Scholars.

Ensuring financial support represents merely one part of the journey.

We provide a broad range of opportunities for Khazanah scholars including: -

1. Leadership and character development programmes
2. Volunteering opportunities with non-governmental or non-profit-making bodies
3. Job attachment in companies including GLCs, GLICs (government-linked investment companies) or partner organisations locally or abroad
4. Internship in selected local or international companies and organisations
5. Talent exchange programmes among GLCs and GLICs (soon to come multi-national companies in Malaysia and elsewhere)
6. Mentoring opportunities under corporate decision-makers

Furthermore, on a case by case basis, we provide financial support to deserving scholars to pursue life-enriching experiences such as learning an additional language, taking on short technical courses, attending international conferences or to take a year-out for volunteer work.

Once you graduate, your assignment with Khazanah to serve the scholarship bond is also well thought out and planned with your best interest in mind.

Our scholarship agreement makes conditional provisions for scholars to work, within a limited duration, with other organisations before they return to serve the scholarship bond.

When a company is assigned to you to serve your scholarship bond, we will meet you regularly to determine your further developmental and career needs.

You will also be part of a virtual network throughout your career (in and out of your scholarship bond term) and will automatically be an alumni member. Regular gatherings, updates on progress and sharing of experiences are some of the scholar development programmes we carry out to help you throughout your career.

Khazanah Global Scholarship Programme

      

The Khazanah Global Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for bright and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at the selected world’s leading universities. In addition, recipients of the Khazanah Global Scholarship are provided with leadership training and job attachment at leading organisations in Malaysia.

The training, job attachment and exposure, and the facility to gain professional experience at leading corporations in the world represent opportunities that we provide in our quest to nurture our scholars to realise their potential to become Malaysia’s future business and industry leaders.

The duration of the scholarship will be for the full course of study, as stipulated in the offer of admission, subject to Yayasan Khazanah’s terms and conditions.

The scholarship is open to all Malaysians planning to pursue or are currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the world’s top universities (only) including those in the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia.

General Terms and Conditions

1. Posses strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities

2. A personal statement (for undergraduate study) or a research outline (for postgraduate study) will be required.

3. Applicants must have consistence and outstanding academic achievement record as follows:

For Foundation Studies

1. Obtained a minimum of 8 1A in the recent SPM examination
2. Not exceeding 18 years of age as at the enrollment date for the foundation studies

For Undergraduate Studies

1. Obtained a minimum 3A’s, 1B for A-Level
2. Obtained a minimum of 3.50 CGPA for Bachelor’s Degree
3. Obtained admission to pursue or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities
4. Not exceeding 21 years of age as at the enrolment date for the degree programme

Master Degree

1. btained a minimum of Second Class (Upper) Degree (Hons) for Bachelor’s Degree
2. Obtained admission to pursue studies at renowned universities
3. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the Master programme

PhD

1. Obtained a distinction or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent (if there is a point system) at Masters level
2. Obtained admission or currently pursuing studies at renowned universities
3. Not exceeding 40 years of age as at the enrolment date for the doctorate programme

Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme

The Khazanah Watan Scholarship is a prestigious award that offers opportunities for talented and high-achieving Malaysians to pursue Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at selected leading local universities.

The aim of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme is two-fold - to train Malaysia’s brightest talents to transform its GLCs into competitive businesses locally and internationally; and to encourage individuals with excellent academic credentials to lead and participate in research initiatives that will contribute to the advancement of the universities reputation in research and innovation.

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate (Bachelor Degree)

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 21 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Currently in the first year of a Bachelor Degree programme at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia.
3. Obtained a minimum of 3A's & 1B for STPM or GCE A-Levels or a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 for Pre-University or Foundation or Matriculation Programme.
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities.

Master Degree

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 35 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Obtained admission to pursue studies at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia
3. Obtained a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or a Second Class Upper or 'A' grade average or equivalent.
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social and voluntary activities.

Doctoral Degree

1. Malaysian citizen not exceeding 40 years on 1st January 2010.
2. Currently in the first year of a Doctoral Degree programme or have obtained admission to pursue studies at one of the selected leading Universities in Malaysia.
3. Obtained a Master Degree with a distinction or a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or 'A' grade average and/or excellent examiners' report if the Master Degree is by research.
4. Obtained a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum CGPA 3.50/4.00 or a Second Class Upper or an 'A' grade average or equivalent.
5. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra curricular, social or voluntary activities.

List of Selected Leading Malaysian Universities

The recipients of the Khazanah Watan Scholarship Programme will study at any one of the following leading Malaysian universities:

1. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Universiti Malaya
4. Universiti Multimedia
5. Universiti Putra Malaysia
6. Universiti Sains Malaysia
7. Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Khazanah – Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Merdeka Scholarship Programme

Overview

The Khazanah-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarships, established to mark the 50th anniversary of Malaysia’s independence, are intended to enable outstanding Malaysian students to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. 

Subject areas may be drawn from a range of fields. Candidates are required to demonstrate a high level of academic achievement, and how their study will make a contribution to the future needs of Malaysia.

Awards will include university and college fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances, and return air fares. Awards are renewable annually through the duration of the programme of study.

Eligibility

Candidates, who must be citizens of Malaysia, should have an excellent record of academic achievement and a proven capacity for independent research.  Attention will also be given to the personal qualities of the candidates in terms of their leadership potential and ability to communicate.  Candidates will be expected to show how their careers and the wider interests of Malaysia will benefit from a period of study at Oxford.

The fields of study covered by the Scholarship Programme include the following:

1. a) Business: Economics, Finance, Investment, Law, Actuarial Science;
2. b) Bio-medical Sciences: Bio-chemistry, Food Technology, Bio-technology, Bio-engineering, Molecular Biology, Genomics and Bio-informatics;
3. c) Engineering: Electronics, Micro-Electronics, Nano-technology, Materials Science.

Other fields may be considered.

How to Apply

To apply, applicants are required to submit the following:

1. The completed application form.
2. A signed personal statement of no more than 1,000 words that includes a description of the intended area of study and describes how this will benefit Malaysia. The statement should also outline the applicant’s reasons for wanting to study at Oxford, and summarise the personal qualities that would make them a worthy recipient of a scholarship.
3. A list of academic qualifications and other awards and honours received
4. A statement of the status of their application to the University of Oxford.
5. Two confidential letters of recommendation from referees who can assess in detail the applicant’s academic performance and potential. The recommendation letters must reach the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies by the application deadline.

All application materials must reach the Oxford Center for Islamic Studies by
20th November, 2009.

All correspondence should be addressed to:

The Academic Assistant,
Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies,
George Street
Oxford OX1 2 AR, UK
Tel: 44 1865 278730
Fax: 44 1865 248942

Khazanah Asia Scholarship Programme

At Yayasan Khazanah, we firmly believe that good education inspires people to shape and build a better future. With the aim to contribute towards the social development of the countries where we operate, we seek to develop potential leaders capable of making valuable contributions to their nation.

We seek only the best individuals with excellent leadership qualities and outstanding achievements in academic and extra curricular activities.

Yayasan Khazanah, in collaboration with Khazanah Nasional’s partner and investee companies, is offering the Khazanah Asia Scholarship to deserving candidates from Bangladesh and Indonesia to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate education at selected leading universities in Malaysia.

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship collaboration partners:

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship
in collaboration with Grameen Bank

In Bangladesh, Yayasan Khazanah is in collaboration with Grameen Bank to offer scholarships to the children of Grameen Bank members to pursue Undergraduate degree at selected leading Universities in Malaysia.

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate

1. Children of Grameen Bank members not exceeding 18 years of age in year of application;
2. Obtained a minimum of 9 A’s or a GPA of 5.00 in the Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSC);
3. Obtained a minimum of 6 A’s or a GPA of 5.00 in the Higher Secondary Certificate Examinations (HSC);
4. Good command of English Language;
5. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities; and
6. Medically fit.
   

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship
in collaboration with Ancora Foundation

In Indonesia, Yayasan Khazanah is in collaboration with Ancora Foundation to offer scholarships to Indonesian nationals to pursue their Undergraduate degree at selected leading universities in Malaysia.

Criteria/Eligibility

Undergraduate

1. Indonesian nationals not exceeding 18 years of age in the year of application;
2. Completed Sekolah Menengah Umum 3 (SMU3) and obtained an average of 8.5 points (nilai) for the Ujian Akhir Nasional;
3. Good command of the English Language;
4. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities; and
5. Medically fit.
   

The Khazanah Asia Scholarship in collaboration
with Bank CIMB Niaga and Excelcomindo

In addition, Yayasan Khazanah is also in collaboration with PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk and PT Excelcomindo Pratama Tbk to offer scholarships to Indonesian nationals to study selected courses for Undergraduate and Masters Degree in Malaysia.

CIMB Niaga (Masters Degree)

Disciplines

Criteria/Eligibility

1. Indonesian nationals not exceeding 35 years of age in the year of application;
2. Obtained a Bachelor’s Degree (S1) with a minimum CGPA of 3.50/4.00 or a Second Class Upper or ‘A’ grade average or equivalent;
3. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities;
4. Good command of the English language;
5. Medically fit.

Excelcomindo (Undergraduate Degree)

Disciplines

Criteria/Eligibility

1. Indonesian nationals not exceeding 23 years of age in the year of application;
2. Has either completed or is expected to complete the Diploma (D3) programme by September 2009;
3. Obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.25/4.00 or 'A' grade average for Diploma programme (D3);
4. Completed Sekolah Menengah Umum 3 (SMU3) and obtained an average of 8.5 points (nilai) for the Ujian Akhir Nasional;
5. Good command of the English Language
6. Strong leadership skills and active participation in extra-curricular, social or voluntary activities; and
7. Medically fit.

List of Selected Leading Malaysian Universities

The recipients of the Khazanah Asia Scholarship will study at any one of the following leading Malaysia universities:

1. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia
2. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
3. Universiti Malaya
4. Universiti Multimedia
5. Universiti Putra Malaysia
6. Universiti Sains Malaysia
7. Universiti Tenaga Nasional

Disciplines

Business

1. Economics
2. Finance
3. Investment
4. Law
5. Actuarial Science

Bio-sciences

1. Bio-engineering
2. Bio-informatics
3. Bio-technology
4. Molecular Biology
5. Food Technology
6. Genomics

Engineering

1. Electronics
2. Micro-electronics
3. Material Sciences
4. Nanotechnology

Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship Programme

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship provides financial sponsorship to Malaysians who plan to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Cambridge.

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship, established in 2009, is jointly sponsored by Yayasan Khazanah, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust and the Malaysian Commonwealth Studies Centre.

The Khazanah-Cambridge Scholarship is a part of leadership development programme that is aimed at building Malaysia’s future leadership talent. Recipients of this scholarship are expected to not only demonstrate academic excellence, but also develop their leadership skills through training and participation in a number of activities.

Scholars of the programme will undergo an enriching personal journey, and will also be part of a cadre of future leaders that will be groomed to eventually lead Malaysia’s government-linked companies (GLCs). It is a career-long journey that offers Malaysia’s top talents an opportunity to realize their full potential in the transformation of Malaysia’s GLCs into globally competitive corporations.

The scholarship will cover for the full duration of the course of study, and provides for tuition fees, monthly living expenses, return air passage and other provisions, such as a book allowance, establishment- and end-of-study allowances.

Criteria/Eligibility

Citizens of Malaysia who will be applying to, or who have already secured a conditional or unconditional offer to admission into the University of Cambridge, and meet the requirements below:

Undergraduate studies

1. Below 20 years in age
2. Must have an excellent academic track record, with an actual or predicted minimum of three A’s, or show evidence of excellent performance throughout their pre-university studies
3. Must apply to pursue a full-time residential degree

Postgraduate Studies

1. Below 40 years in age
2. Must have a First Class or a Second Class (Upper) honours degree, or where there is a point system, a minimum CGPA of 3.5, or its equivalent, and, for those applying for a doctoral degree with a research Master degree, show an excellent report for the thesis; where a formal qualification is not yet conferred, applicants must show evidence of excellent performance throughout their studies
3. Must apply to pursue any one of the following full-time residential courses of study:
1. Research leading to the PhD degree
2. Two-year MSc and M. Litt.
3. One-year post-graduate courses (e.g. MPhil, LLM, MBA etc.)

 

Submit application form online

1. Only online submission of application forms will be entertained. If you have difficulties submitting your application online, please call 03-2727 6846 / 6850 / 6851.

2. Please print a copy of the completed application form for your own record.

3. You may view and amend your application up till the closing date for applications. Once the closing date is passed, you will no longer be able to view your application.

4. An identification number will be generated automatically upon submission of the online application form. Please print a copy of the identification number for your reference. You will need this identification number to check or to amend your application online.

5. The identification number of candidates who are short-listed for interview can be viewed online on this website.

General

1. Who is Yayasan Khazanah?

Yayasan Khazanah was established in 2006 by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, the investment holding arm of the Government of Malaysia. Our mission is to select, support, groom and nurture exceptional individuals capable of leading the best organisations in the country and around the world.

2. Is the Khazanah Scholarship Programme the right one for me?

If you are a scholar who is serious about strong career opportunities, applying for the Khazanah Scholarship Programme makes perfect sense.

Apart from a full scholarship in premier universities here or abroad, the Khazanah Scholarship Programme offers you other advantages for further growth and development.

3. What would my career path be?

Yayasan Khazanah will help plan your career path to accelerate your professional growth. You will have the opportunity to either join Khazanah or its investee companies and business partners here in Malaysia or worldwide.

Scholarships

1. How many scholarships are given out every year?

The number varies depending on the suitability of the candidates each year.

2. What type of support will I get?

Full scholarships are offered which include full academic fees, living expenses, accommodation as well and development and training support.

3. If I choose a different discipline, will my application still be considered?

Yes, although the chance is very small.

4. Which premier universities in UK and US are considered for further studies under the Khazanah Scholarship Programme?

The following list of universities are where our scholars have studied or are heading to, and gives you a good idea of the relative standing of universities that we expect our scholars to go to. An approved university list will be made available soon.

1. University of Oxford
2. University of Cambridge
3. London School of Economics
4. University College London
5. University of Warwick
6. Harvard University
7. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
8. Stanford University
9. Imperial College, London
10. University of Berkeley

5. Which premier universities in Malaysia are considered for further studies under the Khazanah Scholarship Programme?

1. Universiti Multimedia
2. Universiti Tenaga Nasional
3. Universiti Islam Antarabangsa
4. Universiti Malaya
5. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
6. Universiti Putra Malaysia
7. Universiti Sains Malaysia

6. Will there be an interview?

Yes, it is part of the selection process.

Terms and Conditions

1. Are there expectations on the type of grades a Khazanah Scholarship Programme has to maintain while at university?

As this is a premier scholarship programme for the best scholars to study in the most excellent academic environments, we expect our scholars to perform at the highest levels throughout the duration of the study.

Scholars must satisfy all coursework, examinations and/or dissertation requirements.

2. Am I bound to work at Khazanah once I return from my studies? If yes, for how long?

Recipients of Khazanah scholarships will be required to serve Khazanah or other approved organisations for a duration equal to the study period.

When one actually starts to serve the scholarship bond with Khazanah or with an organisation assigned by Khazanah will depend on need. It may commence upon graduation, but where conditions permit, we allow our scholars to gain experience in approved organisations outside of the Khazanah Group up to the same duration of their scholarship bond with us.

Where the duration of study or duration of sponsorship under Yayasan Khazanah is less than two years, you will be required to work at Khazanah or an approved organisation for a minimum of two years.

3. Am I guaranteed a job at Khazanah, or one of the GLCs or at one of its partner companies?

Employment with Khazanah or with companies assigned by Yayasan Khazanah is not automatic, but will follow the normal hiring processes. It is in our interest to seek appropriate employment opportunities for scholars that come under our sponsorship in Khazanah Nasional Berhad or in GLCs. However, recipients of our scholarships will be released of the scholarship bond in the event that we do not provide any employment opportunity under Khazanah Nasional or its GLCs.

Yayasan Khazanah

Block 2A, Level 25, Suite 25-1,

Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen Sentral 5,

50470 Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

Tel : + 6 03 - 2034 0000

Fax : + 6 03 - 2780 2064

Email :yk@khazanah.com.my