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Apply for the Zakiah Abdul Ghani Scholarship 2017 today!

Closing Date: 27 August 2017, 11.59pm – Apply here

What is the Zakiah Abdul Ghani (ZAG) Scholarship?

The ZAG Scholarship is part of Skolaship, a platform for any individual or organisation to create their own scholarship. The creators are free to choose the field of study, requirements and any other details about their very own scholarship.

This scholarship has been set up by the children of Mdm Zakiah Abdul Ghani in honour of their mother. Mdm Zakiah Abdul Ghani was an active social worker who contributed a lot to the society and also to her own family.

The receiver of this scholarship should be active in volunteer activities and has a great interest in giving back to the society. This scholarship is looking to support a student who is studying in private university in Malaysia.

This is a needs-based scholarship and it will be awarded to a student who comes from a less-privileged family. This scholarship is open to final year students who are studying Engineering, Medicine, Architecture and IT courses.

Nice! Who can apply for the ZAG Scholarship 2017?

The Zakiah Abdul Ghani Scholarship is specifically for:

  • Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree students only
  • Malaysian citizens studying in local private institutions only
  • A minimum CGPA of 3.3
  • Open to All Final Year students
  • Open to students studying Engineering, Medicine, Architecture and IT courses
  • Net household income < RM 5,000

Preferred Disciplines:

Diploma/Bachelor’s Degree students in Engineering, Medicine, Architecture and IT courses are invited to apply.

Wow! What does a ZAG Scholar receive?

The total amount of funds dedicated to this scholarship is RM 7,000.

This is a needs-based scholarship and it will be awarded to a student who comes from a less-privileged family.

Recipients shall be required to undertake volunteer work at Mercy Mission Malaysia within 6 months of receiving the scholarship. The scholarship recipient will also have to submit some documentations to show that the volunteer work has been completed.

I’m interested, where can I find out more?

Check out all the details about the Zakiah Abdul Ghani Scholarship 2017 and eligibility here.

Skolafund is proud to assist in the creation and administration of this scholarship.

Alright, I’m ready to apply!

All the best! These are the documents you will need to prepare:

 Required Documents

Photo of Student Card

Photo of Pre-University Grades

Photo of Latest University Grades

Photo of Admission Letter

Photo of University Fee Statement

Parents/ Guardian’s Pay Slip or Income Declaration Form

Two referrals, one of them being an educator from current institution or previous if you have yet to enrol

Complete the Application Form here and submit it together with all documents above.

All clarifications or queries can be sent to [email protected].

Closing Date: 27 August 2017, 11.59pm


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