Andy Lau Chuen Weng, 2011 SPM 10A+'s scorer, wrote in
SPM Straight A+'s for Dummies, on
Education Ministry Bursaries (Program Bursary Pelajar Cemerlang SPM):
What I know about this new bursary thing is that, you MUST have at
least 9A+’s to get it. This bursary is actually a sponsorship to do matriculations,A-levels, IB, or Form 6, if I’m not mistaken.
If you get 9A+’s and above in your
SPM, you’ll automatically get it. No tests, no interviews! You just have to select
what pre-U course you want, and it’s free!
I’ve registered for A-levels, as it
is more recognised internationally, and it’s also quite valuable compared to
matriculations. However, I’ve heard that it’s also tougher than matrics. I’ve
also heard that they changed the STPM system, so I have no idea on how it
actually is.
In the end, it all comes down to your own choice. Make sure you
ask a lot of people and do some research before you make your choice!
