The Asia Pacific University (APU) is offering a merit-based award to international students who;

• Show high academic proficiency.
• Demonstrate Sports Excellence through participation in international sporting events (Olympics, SEA Games, Youth Olympics, Asian Games, World Cups and Commonwealth Games).
• Meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship.

Asian Pacific University APU Scholarships Merit Awards are strictly for international students who are interested in studying in Malaysia.

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Why Is Asian Pacific University APU?

Asian Pacific University APU has very good ranking metrics. Lately, according to the latest Annual Graduate Tracer Study by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, 100% of APU graduates were employed by Graduation. 

The University strives to provide better opportunities for intellectual candidates who are not financially buoyant, to pursue higher education at Malaysia’s Award-Winning University.

About Asian Pacific University APU:

APU is the First Malaysian University that was presented at the QS Apple Conference on 1st Nov 2021.

Moreover, Asian Pacific University or recognized for top-notch education standards is recognised for its commitment to offering top-notch digital technology courses and ensuring that its graduates are highly-skilled and continue to thrive wherever they decide to enter.

If you are pursuing a degree in anything technology and research-based, Asian Pacific University is good for you. Its Premier Digital Tech University status was awarded by the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia. 

It is among Malaysia’s leading digital tech-focused tertiary institutions.

And it has a proven track record in producing high-quality graduates for digital tech-based high-value jobs, via cutting-edge research and education policies, strong industry linkages, and career development and placement services.

Asian Pacific University APU For International Students:

At the movement, APU has over 13,000 students from more than 130 countries studying on its Malaysian campus and has graduated over 50,000 alumni who have embarked on their careers worldwide.

With this vast amount of international student community, you are sure to know that APU honestly offers a learning environment which prepares students well for the global challenges which lie ahead. 

Better still (this is the best part of being an international student at APU), the certificates and degrees that APU is internationally recognized, with an Undergraduate & Postgraduate framework that are standard, you can be assured that you will receive education qualifications that are of international standards and recognition. 

These qualifications are also transferable and recognised by other universities including the UK and Australia. So wherever it is that you hope to work with the certificate you gain from APU, you should know that your qualifications and studies are transferable and valued in the workforce worldwide.

APU aims to nurture and encourage innovation through our programmes, to produce individuals who will learn, adapt and think differently in new and better ways.

Malaysia to Foreigners; Receptive or Not?

Malaysia is listed sixteenth as one of the safest countries in the world.

Plus, it is becoming a buzz among International students because of the cost of living.

The total cost of studying and living in Malaysia is generally lower than in most countries which offer internationally recognised and quality assured study programmes.

In Malaysia, you experience cultural diversity. There is peaceful coexistence between multiracial and people from diverse backgrounds.

You will discover a delightful fusion of Asia’s oldest civilizations – Malay, Chinese, and Indian, with an exuberant celebration of festivals, customs, and traditions and an array of multicultural cuisines.

Now, for feeding in Malaysia, you should get your palate because eating here is an adventure. 

There is a great variety – from spicy Malay food, an endless variety of Chinese food, exotic cuisine from India, and western cuisine, to Nyonya and Portuguese food. International popular fast-food chains are also widely available in towns.

Eligibility For Asian Pacific University APU Merit Awards

These are the standards set and if you meet them, you can apply for this scholarship. If you don’t, however, you can either strive to meet it or leave it because without meeting these criteria, you will not be considered for the award.

• You must be an international student, willing to study at Asian Pacific University APU and reside in Malaysia for the period of your study.

• You must meet the required minimum entry requirements & maintain a CGPA of 3.0 to enjoy the Fee Awards in the subsequent years.

• These awards are applicable for studies at APU/APIIT in Malaysia only and are not applicable for study at overseas partner universities. (This means that you have to study at the APU campus in Malaysia, hence, the first standard.)

• This scholarship award is limited to course/tuition fees only. All other fees that are incurred in your course of study at APU (such as Registration Fees, Accommodation Fees, Deposits, Resit or Retake fees, and living expenses) shall be paid by you. This scholarship is just to reduce the financial strain by relieving you of the tuition fees.

• This scholarship is not transferable or exchangeable for cash either in part or in full. If for some reason, you cannot come forward to claim this award, it would be given to the next eligible student and not transferred to a person of your choosing.

•  To be seen as an eligible candidate and for your application to be valid for this scholarship, you must fulfill the Award Academic Entry Requirements with actual results. 

Deadline For Asian Pacific University APU Merit Scholarship Awards:

The deadline for APU International Students Scholarships & Merit Awards 2022 is Saturday, 30th Apr 2022.

You must have sent the complete required documents for the scholarship application on or before this date. And this scholarship is selected on a first come first serve basis.

Conclusion:

With the detailed article above, you are now well equipped with all you need to know about this scholarship.

However, here are a few things you should note;

For the above eligibility standards above, failure to meet them, especially the academic requirements will result in the award being terminated/ suspended.

There is no clear number of how many students could be chosen for this award. This is because APU states that the University reserves the right to decide on the number of Awards to be awarded for each programme and all the awards offered by APU/APIIT to any student are at the absolute discretion of the Scholarships & Merit Awards Committee.

If you have any more questions, please ask.