Albukhary International University (AiU) Scholarship Awards

Closing Date
31 May 2013 (for direct entry into Foundation Studies Programme or Undergraduate Studies in September 2013)

Albukhary International University (AiU) Scholarship Awards
Albukhary Foundation is pleased to announce its 2012/2013 scholarships for disadvantaged, underprivileged and marginalised applicants for admission into AiU, in Kedah, Malaysia.
The Scholarship provides full tuition fee, accommodation, meals, teaching-learning requirements and medical insurance. Successful applicants from very poor families are also entitled to monthly allowance.

Programmes Offered

1. Intensive English Programme (six months)
2. Foundation Studies Programme (one year)
3. Undergraduate Studies (three years) in:
1. Business (Banking & Finance, Business Management)
2. Information and Communication Technology (Computer Science & IT)

Applicant Profiles
Selection for admission will be based firstly on the social and economic status of applicants. The University is also looking for applicants that have the potential to become student leaders through academic performance, community involvement and extracurricular activities. Applicants must be willing to obey rules and regulations of the University and willing to contribute back to the University and society through community services.

Application Criteria
Foundation Studies Programme

1. Not older than 22 years of age at the point of admission.
2. Physically and mentally healthy
3. Pass in SPM/GSCE O Level or equivalent with 5 credits/above average pass inclusive of English and Mathematics.
4. Obtained Academic IELTS Band 4.5 or TOEFL 470 or
5. Obtained the passing mark for admission into Foundation Studies in the AIU English Placement Test.

Undergraduate Studies Programme

• Business
• Pass Matriculation or Foundation Studies with CGPA 2.0 and credit in Mathematics at SPM/GSCE O level or equivalent. Those with 2.0 and above in Business and Accounting subjects at Matriculation/Foundation level has an added advantage.
  OR
• Pass in STPM/HSC/A Level or equivalent with two full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and obtained credit in Mathematics at SPM/GSCE O Level or equivalent.
  OR
• Any other Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and credit in Mathematics at SPM/GSCE O Level or equivalent.
• ICT
• Pass Matriculation or Foundation Studies with CGPA 2.0 and credit in Mathematics at SPM level. Those with 2.0 and above in IT or Computer Science related subjects and mathematics at Matriculation /Foundation level have an added advantage.
  OR
• Pass in STPM/HSC/A Level or equivalent with two full passes or equivalent with minimum CGPA of 2.0 and obtained credit in Mathematics at SPM/GSCE O Level or equivalent.
  OR
• Any other Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.5 and credit in Mathematics at SPM/GSCE O Level or equivalent.

English Language Requirement for Undergraduate Studies

1. Academic IELTS band 6.0 or
2. TOEFL at a score of 550 or
3. MUET academic band of 4.0 or
4. Obtained the passing mark for admission into undergraduate studies in the AIU English Placement Test.

NOTE: Successful candidates who do not have the required English Language proficiency will be offered into Intensive English Programme before proceeding into the Foundation Studies Programme or Undergraduate Studies Programme.

How to Apply
To apply for admission you will need to do the following:

1. Please complete and submit the Student Application Form. You may download the formfrom the University website at www.aiu.edu.my and send it to address stated below.
2. Submit all required documents as stated in the application form.

Admissions Unit,
Registry Department
Albukhary International University
Jalan Tun Abdul Razak,
05200 Alor Setar,
Malaysia

For further details, please contact

The Registrar
+604-7747311
Email: [email protected]
Deputy Registrar
+604-7747312
Email: [email protected]
The Admissions Unit
+604-7747313/14/15
Email: [email protected]

Link: http://www.aiu.edu.my