Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
20% of tuition fees
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Launched in 2001, with the first batch of scholarships awarded in 2002, the objective of the Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships is to provide Malaysian and Australian students the opportunity to experience diverse cultures through sponsored education.
The MACC is built on the spirit of the Colombo Plan which enabled some 4,000 young Malaysians to study in Australia from the 1950s until the 1980s. The MACC Scholarships take the Colombo Plan a step further by providing a two-way exchange of scholars between Malaysia and Australia. The scholarships are offered to Malaysian and Australian students to undertake their education at universities and institutions of higher learning in Australia and Malaysia respectively.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
This scholarship provides up to 20% discount of tuition fees.
Eligibility
- For citizens of Malaysia only.
- First year students only.
- Currently not holding ANY partial scholarships with any Australian and/or foreign sponsoring agency or university.
- Matriculation, Diploma or Degree: At least a CGPA of 3.50.
- Evidence of academic merit showing an achievement of at least 80% in undergraduate studies.
- English Essay: Must submit a 1-page English essay on reasons for applying for the scholarship, benefits to be gained from the course of study including education & career plans.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
Australia
Nationality
16 nationalities
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
30 Apr 2025
As part of the application process for their chosen degree, they will be asked to submit a personal statement using the University template to apply for the Award.
In this personal statement, student will be asked to:
Tell them about yourself (maximum 200 words).
Tell them what has inspired you to apply to the University (maximum 200 words).
Tell them what you want to achieve with your studies at the University or how it will help you to achieve your goals (maximum 200 words).