Q: What does the scholarships cover?
A: For both overseas and local undergraduate scholarships, Yayasan UEM will covers academic expenses including tuition and examination fees, medical and life insurance, laptop, subsistence allowance and allocation for books as well as study-related equipment (for non-business students).
For Professional Qualification Scholarship, Yayasan UEM will among others cover all costs related to ICAEW or CAANZ (registration, tuition and exam fees) as well as application for visa and work permit. As it is a work-study programme, successful applicant will receive basic salary provided by the charted accounting firm.
Q: Do you accept manual application?
A: No. Only online application will be entertained.
Q: Am I allowed to switch my area of study?
A: Yes, but only with written approval from Yayasan UEM.
Q: If I am awarded the scholarship, can I accept additional financial assistance from other organisations?
A: No. Successful applicant shall not apply and/or accept any other scholarships or forms of financial aid from other sources while his/her agreement with Yayasan UEM is still in force. However financial or other assistance received from the likes of Welfare Department does not fall under this category.
Q: Is there any bond? For how long?
A: Yes. Scholars attending local universities will have a 3-year bond, those attending universities in the UK or US will have a 5-year bond while scholars under Professional Qualification Scholarship will have a 3-year bond with Yayasan UEM.
Q: I am an overseas graduate and I have more than 1 year working experience, can I apply for Yayasan UEM Professional Qualification Scholarship?
A: No, as it is only open to those who recently graduated from Malaysia’s national public universities (IPTA).
Q: If I need more clarification on the scholarship, who can I call?
A: Enquiries can be directed to scholarship.info@uemnet.com or contact
03-2727 6982 / 6986.
Q: How do I know that Yayasan UEM has received my application?
A: Upon pressing the ‘Submit’ button, you will receive a confirmation email.
Q: What other documents must I submit with my application? Do I need to submit my transcripts, certifications, and application form by mail?
A: No. Supporting documents are only needed during the interview session.
Q: I have just submitted my application online. Can I edit/review the application again?
A: Yes, you can edit/review your application by clicking the ‘Review’ button before closing date. However, once you click SUBMIT, no more changes can be made to your application form.
Q: I received an error message during/after submitting my application. What should I do?
A: The error could be due to slow/intermittent internet connection or peak usage hours.
The following actions can be taken:
- Copy and paste the error message text and codes and send it to scholarship.info@uemnet.com; or
- Save the screen capture of the error message and send it to the above email.
Q: When can I check my application status?
A: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone. If you do not hear from us after 2 months from closing date, your application is deemed unsuccessful.