Thriving in higher education
is just as important as being able to access it.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is an undergraduate degree scholarship open to high-potential, deserving students with a strong ambition to contribute to the development of Malaysia.
As the Scholarship focuses on holistic development and value-based excellence in experience, recipients of the Scholarship—Tunku Scholars—will undergo a 2-year leadership programme to initiate change as young leaders in their communities and the nation.
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is anchored by and built on three pillars: Ethics and Values, Community Leadership, and Employability.
Ethics and Values
The initiation of Tunku's values, Leadership, Compassion, Unity and Honour to create honest leaders—personally and professionally.
Community Leadership
The development of service-mindedness to give back to the community in an impactful manner. All Scholars will execute a community service project that will benefit their community within the duration of the leadership programme.
Employability
The nurturing of talent and skillsets to transition into diverse career pathways in the workforce.
Financial Support
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship provides elaborate financial support in the following areas:
University Fees
Full sponsorship of tuition fees in any MQA-accredited public or private university for study in Malaysia.
Living allowance will be provided monthly throughout the scholarship.
Monthly Allowance
Annual Allowance
Professional development allowance for Scholars’ self-improvement. This fund can also be utilized for community projects (see below). Stationery and book allowances are also provided.
To cover other forms of expenses such as laptop purchase, thesis cost, formal clothes or flights (for flights between East and West Malaysia only).
One-Off Allowance
Leadership Development Programme
All recipients of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship will undergo a 2-year leadership development programme:
Scholars will attend camps and workshops to hone their leadership skills, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
Impact of
The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
388
388
Tunku Scholars funded
since 2007
85%
85%
of Tunku Scholars received a job offer within 6 months of graduating
63
63
Tunku Scholars
currently supported
15%
15%
of Tunku Scholars pursued their postgraduate studies within 6 months of graduating
~ RM38 million
Estimated value of Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarships awarded since 2007
Scholar Destinations and Scholarships Unlocked
Eligibility Requirements
General Criteria
Age not exceeding 25 years on the closing date of the application
Has completed their pre-university studies and has at least two years of their undergraduate studies remaining in any MQA-Accredited public or private university locally.
Applicants who have just finished the pre-university programme will be given a conditional offer subject to them receiving an offer of study from an MQA-recognized local university (public or private).
Priority will be given to candidates who:
Have overcome or are currently overcoming difficult life challenges.
Demonstrate leadership potential and strong character.
Have strong academic performance.
Candidates from challenging backgrounds, such as Persons with Disabilities (PWD), candidates from rural communities and candidates from families with an income of below RM4,850 a month.
Applications are now closed for Biasiswa Tunku Abdul Rahman 2022.
Stay tuned for updates on applications for our 2023 intake!
Our Tunku Scholars
Hear from our past Tunku Scholars and what they have to say about the programme!
I'm grateful for my CTG Mentor Rachel as she guided me throughout my journey in education. From knowing nothing about what’s after SPM, lacking confidence, and hardly saying a sentence in English, I have now completed my degree in Advertising Design with a full scholarship and I am now working in a job that I am passionate about.
Shashivarmaan
2019 Tunku Scholar
Closing The Gap prepared me a lot for pre-university life. Their workshops taught me how to write an excellent personal statement which landed me multiple scholarship interviews, leading up to me to receiving the 1821 Appeal Scholarship at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
Ong Yong Xun
2021 Tunku Scholar
A major turning point in my life happened when I joined CTG. I was exposed to education opportunities I had never known about, ones that allowed me to improve my family's living situation. Today I am pursuing Biomedicine under a full scholarship at Sunway University.
Jumaliah
2020 Tunku Scholar
Partner Scholarships
The Foundation aims to be Malaysia’s leading scholarship programme that includes the B40 communities and focuses on values.
To date, we are proud to have the Asia Philanthropic Circle, AHAM Capital, Yayasan Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Yayasan Universiti Multimedia, University of Nottingham Malaysia, and Heriot-Watt University Malaysia as our key sponsors and partners.
With our partners’ belief and support in the Foundation’s vision, we hope to empower more high-potential and deserving students to become the next generation of Tunku leaders.
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AHAM - YTAR Scholarship
A sponsorship of RM120,000 allows a Tunku Scholar to achieve their educational dreams and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
YUTP-YTAR Scholarship
Support a Scholar’s higher education journey or stretch your ringgit further by contributing to our endownment fund.
TIE Fund Scholarship
Accelerate the development of our Scholars by providing personal development, career and networking opportunities.
Create More Nation Builders.
Partner With Us
Together, we can empower and support a new generation of Malaysian leaders in shaping a better future for themselves and for all communities as a whole.
Become A
Sponsor
A sponsorship of RM120,000 allows a Tunku Scholar to achieve their educational dreams and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Make A
Donation
Support a Scholar’s higher education journey or stretch your ringgit further by contributing to our endownment fund.
Partner
With Us
Accelerate the development of our Scholars by providing personal development, career and networking opportunities.