Axiata

The Axiata Young Talent Programme sponsors young Malaysians at three entry levels:

1. National Secondary School Programme

2. International Baccalaureate Pre-University Programme

3. Undergraduate Degree Programme

The Axiata Young Talent Programme is more than just a scholarship. It is a holistic development programme blending educational excellence with extra-curricular programmes to develop future world-class corporate leaders. Admission to the Axiata Young Talent Programme will equip individuals with a well-rounded education both in and out of the classroom. This is achieved through academic support and participation in the Ax-Factor curriculum which nurtures individuals in areas of attitude, leadership, critical thinking, communication and creativity.

Unlike traditional scholarships that focus only on academics, the Axiata Young Talent Programme complements classroom education with the Ax-Factor curriculum that aspires to nurture individuals into wholesome individuals.

Axiata Foundation welcomes applications from Malaysian citizens or permanent residents of Malaysia only. Axiata employees and their direct family members are not eligible to apply. Please refer to the specified criteria for each programme for further details.

Applications for all Programmes have to be submitted online. Any information provided will have to be verified with the corresponding certified document(s) at a later stage. Please note that manual submissions will not be accepted.

The application process involves the online application followed by two subsequent evaluations before candidates are offered acceptance into the Programme. Please note that only successful candidates will be invited to the second and final stages. For further details please go to (www.axiata.com/axiata-ytp/soe) or the relevant sections.

The candidate will be required to complete all sections of the online application; this will take approximately 45 minutes:

Successful candidates will be required to bring:

• Stationery
• Identification card (if applicable), or birth certificate
• Certified copies of academic and school leaving certificates
• Parents/guardians income statements(BE/B Forms certified by the Commissioner of Oath)
• Two copies of a recent passport photo

Further information will be provided in the invitation letter and/or correspondence with Axiata Foundation.

Preliminary dates for further assessment can be found at www.axiata.com/axiata-ytp/soe. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Axiata Foundation via phone and/or email. Please note that only successful candidates are contacted and invited to proceed to the second and final stages.

Candidates who have been successfully accepted into the Programme they have applied for will be contacted by Axiata Foundation.

Candidates have approximately ten days to accept an offer into the Programme they applied for from the time of issue.

For specific enquiries, please email scholar@axiata.com.

• The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen or a Malaysian permanent resident
• The applicant must achieve a minimum of 5 As in the recent Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) trial examinations
• The applicant must consistently be a top ten student in Standard 4, 5 and 6 of his/her Primary School education
• The applicant must display an active participation in sports, clubs and societies, and/or the performing arts
• The applicant must be proficient in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, and any other spoken and written languages are favourable
• Priority is given to students from low income and rural families

Yes, but priority will be given to candidates with 5A's in their UPSR examinations

All scholars will be enrolled in the Malaysian National Syllabus at Kolej Yayasan Saad (KYS), Melaka. For more information about KYS, please visit the following website http://kysm.edu.my/

KYS is a fully residential coeducational school based in Melaka. For more information about KYS, please visit the following website http://kysm.edu.my/

• Full secondary school tuition fees at Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka (Form 1 – Form 5)
• Full boarding at Kolej Yayasan Saad, Melaka
• Laptop*
• Text books*
• Extra-curricular activities*
• All costs pertaining to the Ax-Factor curriculum
*Subject to Terms and Conditions

The scholarship is for the duration of 5 years (Form 1 – Form 5) provided students continue to perform well academically in school and participate actively in school extra-curricular activities.

No, admission into the National Secondary School Programme does not guarantee a place in the International Baccalaureate Pre-University Programme. However, scholars are encouraged to apply for the Programme.

Yes, consent from a parent, guardian or teacher is required when applying for the National Secondary School Programme via the online application. It is advised that a parent, guardian or teacher familiarises themselves with the Programme and aids the applicant throughout the online application.

• The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen or a permanent resident of Malaysia
• The applicant must achieve a minimum of 8As in the SPM or equivalent
• The applicant must obtain a grade A in English, Mathematics and Science (including any of the Pure Science subjects – Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
• The applicant must be proficient in English, and any other spoken and written languages are favourable
• The applicant must consistently display active participation in sports, clubs and societies, and/ or the performing arts
• The offer is subject to terms and conditions in relation to the student's performance in academic and extra-curricular activities. Successful candidates will be required to attend to further assessment and interviews

For the online application, two referees are needed who are unrelated to the applicant. Candidates will need to provide contact, relationship and employment information of the referees.

A reference letter is not needed for the online application; however, reference letters from the referees may be required at a later stage if candidates are invited to the subsequent stages.

All scholars will be enrolled in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme at the International School of Penang (Uplands). For more information about Uplands, please visit the following website www.uplands.org.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a two year course in which students undertake six subjects in different areas to obtain a well rounded education. For more information pertaining to the curriculum, please visit www.ibo.org.

There are no prerequisites to undertake the International Baccalaureate course; however, there is a particular course structure and core assessments that has to be followed once enrolled. In addition, it is advised that candidates choose subjects that are complimentary or are prerequisites to their undergraduate degree if they would like to advance into the Undergraduate Degree Programme.

• Full tuition fees at the Uplands International School, Penang
• Full boarding at the Uplands International School, Penang
• Laptop*
• Text books*
• Extra-curricular activities*
• Monthly allowance*
• All costs pertaining to the Ax-Factor curriculum
*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Axiata Foundation will provide a monthly allowance for their IB scholars. However, scholars are expected to manage their own funds independently and any additional expenses are to be borne by the individual.

Axiata Foundation will continue to sponsor scholars from the International Baccalaureate (IB) Pre-University Programme into the Undergraduate Degree Programme provided they meet the following requirements,

• Acceptance into the courses and universities as stated in http://www.axiata.com/axiata-ytp/university
• Excellent co-curricular participation and achievement

• The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia
• The applicant must have a conditional or unconditional offer from our preferred list of universities and courses.
• The applicant must have achieved at least 4 As in STPM, and a forecasted result of ABB in A Levels, 36 points in IB, 99% TER for South Australian Matriculation, a minimum 3.7 GPA for American Degree Programme or a 98% in International Canadian Pre-University
• The applicant must be proficient in English, and any other spoken and written languages are favourable
• The applicant must consistently display active participation in sports, clubs and societies, and/ or the performing arts
• The offer is subject to terms and conditions in relation to the student's performance in academic and extra-curricular activities. Successful candidates will be required to attend further assessment and interviews

For the online application, two referees are needed who are unrelated to the applicant. Candidates will need to provide contact, relationship and employment information of the referees.

A reference letter is not needed for the online application; however, reference letters from the referees may be required at a later stage if candidates are invited to the subsequent stages.

Candidates must have a conditional offer or are waiting for a conditional offer from the listed universities and courses to apply for the Undergraduate Degree Programme.

Candidates that have an offer, conditional or otherwise, from a different university other than the universities listed will not be accepted. Similarly, if you have applied for a different course at one of the listed universities, your application will not be processed. For further information, please go to www.axiata.com/axiata-ytp/university

The prerequisites are subject to the degree and university enrolled in and are dependent on pre-university results. Candidates should check on the university website or prospectus for more information about the prerequisites.

• Full tuition fees for the duration of the university degree at the listed university for the specified course
• Board and Lodging
• Laptop*
• Text books*
• Travel*
• Monthly allowance*
• All costs pertaining to the Ax-Factor curriculum
*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Axiata Foundation will provide a monthly allowance for their Undergraduate Degree Programme scholars. However, scholars are expected to manage their own funds independently and any additional expenses are to be borne by the individual.

Axiata Foundation does not restrict the number of home visits to Malaysia. However, Axiata Foundation will only sponsor one return ticket per student for the duration of their Programme. Candidates should be aware that Axiata Foundation requires mandatory attendance at for the Ax-Factor programmes and initiatives during the term breaks.

Upon completion of the Undergraduate Degree Programme, all scholars are required to join the organisation, or one of its operating companies, for a duration of two years for every one academic year sponsored. Scholars are entitled to a position as long as they fulfil the minimum grade requirement at the conclusion of their academic studies.

Yes, participation in all programmes and expeditions organised by Axiata Foundation under the Ax-Factor is compulsory.

Yes but Axiata Foundation requires documented proof, i.e. a medical certificate.