Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship
Awarded to enrolling freshmen in recognition of their excellent academic achievements prior to admission into a new programme in Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL).
Sunway University
Diploma Programmes
American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)
Degree Programmes
Sunway College (KL)
Pre-University Programmes
Diploma Programmes
Professional Accounting Programmes
Degree Programmes
Pre-University Programmes/ Professional Accounting Programmes
| Ontario Secondary School Certificate (OSSC) Percentage ** | Scholarship Quantum# |
| 95% and above | Full Scholarship |
| 93% - 94.99% | RM15,000 |
| 90% - 92.99% | RM12,000 |
| 88% - 89.99% | RM9,000 |
| 86% - 87.99% | RM6,000 |
| 84% - 85.99% | RM5,000 |
| 83% - 83.99% | RM4,000 |
| 82% - 82.99% | RM3,000 |
** Average percentage from year Grade 11 based on the best 6 subjects inclusive of English (ENG3U/ ENG3C) and Function (MCR3U/ MCF3M).
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Quantum # | ||
| SPM Grades | Cambridge GCE O-Level Grades | IB MYP Scores^ | |
| 9A+ and above | 9A* and above | 54 points and above | Full Scholarship |
| 9As (with minimum 5A+) | 9As (with minimum 5A*) | 52 - 53 points | RM15,000 |
| 9 (A+, A, A-) | 9 (A*, A) | 50 - 51 points | RM12,000 |
| 8 (A+, A, A-) and above | 8 (A*, A) | 48 - 50 points | RM9,000 |
| 7 (A+, A, A-) | 7 (A*, A) | 45 - 47 points | RM6,000 |
| 6 (A+, A, A-) | 6 (A*, A) | 42 - 44 points | RM5,000 |
^ Total score based on 8 subjects, score for each individual subject should not be less than 4 points.
^** Applicable to Pre-University Programmes only.
Special Merit Award***
| SPM Grades | Cambridge GCE O-Level Grades | Scholarship Quantum# |
| 5(A+,A,A-) | 5(A*,A) | RM 4,000 |
| 4(A+,A,A-) | 4(A*,A) | RM 3,000 |
| 3(A+,A,A-) | 3(A*,A) | RM 2,000 |
Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship and Special Merit Award are only applicable for 2022 intakes with Academic Certificate validity of 2 years prior to joining Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL)
# Scholarship Quantum will be deducted from the tuition fee. Terms and Conditions apply.
American Degree Transfer Program (ADTP)
| SPM Grades | Cambridge GCE O-Level Grades | UEC Grades | Scholarship Quantum # |
| 9A+ and above | 9A* and above | 9A1 and above | Full Scholarship for 30 Credits Hours |
| 9As (with minimum 5A+) | 9As (with minimum 5A*) | 9As (with minimum 5A1) | RM15,000 |
| 9 (A+, A, A-) | 9 (A*,A) | 9As | RM12,000 |
| 8 (A+, A, A-) | 8 (A*, A) | 8 A's | RM9,000 |
| 7 (A+, A, A-) | 7 (A*, A) | 7 A's | RM6,000 |
| 6 (A+, A, A-) | 6 (A*, A) | 6 A's | RM5,000 |
Special Merit Award
| SPM Grades | Cambridge GCE O-Level Grades | UEC Grades | Scholarship Quantum # |
| 5 (A+,A,A-) | 5(A*,A) | 5 A's | RM 4,000 |
| 4 (A+,A,A-) | 4(A*,A) | 4 A's | RM 3,000 |
| 3 (A+,A,A-) | 3(A*,A) | 3 A's | RM 2,000 |
Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship and Special Merit Award are only applicable for 2022 intakes with Academic Certificate validity of 2 years prior to joining Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL)
# Scholarship Quantum will be deducted from the tuition fee. Terms and Conditions apply.
Diploma Programmes
| SPM Grades | Cambridge GCE O-Level Grades | Scholarship Quantum# |
| 9 (A+,A,A-) and Above | 9 A's and above | RM 15,000 |
| 8 (A+,A,A-) | 8 A's | RM 10,000 |
| 7 (A+,A,A-) | 7 A's | RM 7,000 |
| 6 (A+,A,A-) | 6 A's | RM 6,000 |
| 5 (A+,A,A-) | 5 A's | RM 5,000 |
| 4 (A+,A,A-) | 4 A's | RM 4,000 |
| 3 (A+,A,A-) | 3 A's | RM 3,000 |
Degree Programmes
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Quantum # | |
| RM6,000/ year | RM11,000/ year | |
| STPM | ≥ CGPA 3.22 | ≥ CGPA 3.55 |
| Cambridge GCE A-Level | ABB/BBB/AAC/ABC | AAA/AAB |
| Australian Matriculation | ≥ ATAR 80 | ≥ ATAR 90 |
| UEC | 11 pts – 15 pts | 10 pts and below |
| IB Diploma programme * | ≥ 29 | ≥ 33 |
| Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma from recognised education institutions in Malaysia | ≥ CGPA 3.60 | ≥ CGPA 3.80 |
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) &
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) programmes
| Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Quantum # | |||
| RM3,000 | RM4,000 | RM5,000 | RM6,000 | |
| Cambridge GCE A Level | BBB/ABC | ABB/AAC | AAB | AAA |
| Australian Matriculation | ATAR 80-84.99 | ATAR 85-89.99 | ATAR 90-94.99 | ATAR 95 and above |
| Canadian Matriculation | 80-84.99% | 85-89.99% | 90-94.99% | 95% and above |
| Monash University Foundation Year | 80-84.99% | 85-89.99% | 90-94.99% | 95% and above |
| UEC | 14-15 points | 11-13 points | 6-10 points | 5 points |
| STPM (Points are calculated based on best 3 subjects) | ≥ CGPA 3.00 | ≥ CGPA 3.33 | ≥ CGPA 3.45 | ≥ CGPA 3.67 |
| IB Diploma Programme* | ≥ 29 | ≥ 31 | ≥ 33 | ≥ 35 |
| Sunway Foundation Programmes & Diplomas (Sunway College KL/ Sunway College Ipoh/ Sunway College Kuching) |
CGPA 3.00 | CGPA 3.20 | CGPA 3.40 | CGPA 3.60 and above |
| Diplomas (Sunway College JB) | ≥70% | ≥75% | ≥80% | ≥85% |
| Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma from other recognised education institution in Malaysia | CGPA 3.20 | CGPA 3.40 | CGPA 3.60 | CGPA 3.80 and above |
*Points calculated exclude bonus points
# Scholarship quantum will be deducted from the tuition fee. Terms and Conditions apply.
Attach the certified true copy document(s) for the Online Scholarship Application:
- SPM/ STPM/ Diploma/ Foundation/Pre-University/ Matriculation certificate or equivalent.
- Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form, with the required supporting documents: https://sunway.edu.my/scholarship-app/
- Processing period of application:
- Pre-University/ Professional Accounting/ Diploma/ Professional Accounting Programmes (A period of 1 month from the intake date)
- ADTP Programme (A period of 1 month from the intake date)
- Degree Programme (A period of 2 weeks from the intake date)
- A copy of the Scholarship Offer Letter will be sent to the student’s IMail account.
- Scholarship Deduction:-
- Pre-University/ Professional Accounting/ Diploma/ Professional Accounting Programmes (2nd semester onwards)
- ADTP Programme (2nd semester onwards)
- Degree Programme (1st semester onwards)
Two (2) weeks after commencement of programmes OR two (2) weeks after the release of actual results.
Please note that the ACTUAL RESULTS for student with IGCSE qualification that we refer to is the Statement of Results or the final Certificate issued by the following examination board:
- Cambridge Assessment International Examination (CAIE)
- AQA
- Pearson
Therefore, please note that online/statement of results stated as ‘Provisional Results Information’ will NOT be accepted for scholarship application.
We understand that some schools will only be receiving the Statement of Results/Certificate 2-3 months later. Your respective school will contact you to collect the Statement of Results/Certificate when it is ready. That is fine as our deadline policy is ‘2 weeks from the release of the actual results’.
Therefore, you have 2 weeks from the time you receive the Statement of Results/Certificate to submit your scholarship application to Scholarship Unit.
- Applicant can be Malaysian or International citizen.
- Please refer to the General Terms & Conditions that apply to all scholarships: https://www.sunway.edu.my/scholarships/terms-conditions
A.For Pre-University/ Sunway Foundations/ Professional Accounting Programmes
- Progression students from Sunway International School who are receiving this scholarship are not eligible for the 10% Sunway Pals bursary.
- The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway College (KL) upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
- Special Scholarship recipients may apply to convert the scholarship to a higher quantum on the Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship. Scholarship funds which are already utilized in the Special Scholarship will be considered as part of the Jeffrey Cheah Entrance Scholarship. Therefore recipients will only be eligible to receive the remaining surplus of funds available on the higher scholarship. Balance of fees is to be paid by the recipients.
- Disbursement of scholarship:
- 1 year programme. The disbursement of scholarship will be implemented in the 2nd semester of the programme.
- 1.5 year programme. The disbursement of scholarship will be distributed in equal amount between 2nd semester and 3rd semester of the programme.
- For full scholars, any reimbursement applicable will be made upon successful completion of the programme. Full scholars need not make further semester tuition fee payments upon securing the scholarship. Any excess amount paid in the first semester will be reimbursed upon successful completion of the programme. - Tuition fee deduction for full scholars applies as the following: -
- Australian Matriculation (5 subjects tuition fee)
- A-Level (up to maximum 4 subjects tuition fee)
- Canadian International Matriculation Programme (6 subjects tuition fee)
- Monash University Foundation Year (8 units tuition fee)
- Sunway Foundation in Arts (6 Core Units, 4 Academic Elective, 3 Enrichment Units)
- Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology (4 Core Units, 6 Academic Elective, 3 Enrichment Units)
B. For Diploma Programmes
- The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway University/ Sunway College (KL) upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
- The scholarship will be implemented in the 2nd semester of the programme.
C. For Degree Programmes
- The disbursement of scholarship will be distributed in equal amount between the first two semesters of the programme. Balance of the scholarship will be deducted from the 3rd semester’s tuition fees payable for the year. (Applicable to the Degree programmes with 3 semesters in academic year).
- For UEC scholars:
- Points are calculated based on best 5 subjects of at least grade B. - Scholars must maintain the following minimum grades as part of the criteria to continue the scholarship:-
a. Scholars on RM6,000 scholarship must meet a minimum of CGPA 3.25 yearly (for Sunway University, and Lancaster University affiliation programmes) / 60% grade average yearly (for Victoria University programme)
b. Scholars on RM11,000 scholarship must meet a minimum of CGPA 3.45 yearly (for Sunway University, and Lancaster University affiliation programmes) / 65% grade average yearly (for Victoria University programme). - The Scholarship CGPA calculation method varies from the “CGPA” on Izone’s Examination Results.
- Below subjects will not be considered for scholarship CGPA calculation:
a. Malay Language for Communication
b. Islamic and Asian Civilizations
c. Ethic Relations
d. Malaysian Studies
e. Bahasa Kebangsaan
f. Internship
g. Work Placement - There shall be no upgrading of scholarships.
- A recipient who applies for the programme Transfer may retain his/ her scholarship provided that the new programme does not extend the duration of the scholarship. Scholarship funds which are already utilized will not be applied to the new programme. Any balance of fees is to be paid by the recipient. Recipients are required to submit a copy of the Programme Transfer Form to Student LIFE upon transfer being made.
D. For American Degree Transfer Program
- The scholarship is offered strictly to full time registered students of Sunway University upon settlement of the first semester fees. It is mandatory that the recipient completes the entire duration of the course.
- The scholarship will be implemented from the 2nd semester of the programme until the full utilisation of the scholarship amount granted. Scholars upon utilising of the total amount granted shall continue to make payments on the remaining billable amounts.
- Full scholarship need not to make further semester tuition fee payments until the full utilisation of the total 30 credit hours tuition fee. Scholars upon utilising the total of the 30 credit hours tuition fee will continue tuition fee payments for the remaining semesters.