Axiata Foundation
All-Star Bestari Scholarship

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Enabling Education For All

The Axiata Foundation All-Star Bestari Scholarship empowers high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds and marginalised communities to pursue and complete their studies, enabling them to fulfil their greatest potential.

In recognition of the various barriers that exist in ensuring equitable education for all, the programme is offered at both pre-university and university levels, providing scholarship recipients with financial support to cover their education and living expenses. The programme also nurtures their development beyond academics through structured interventions for holistic personal and professional growth.

Applications are now open for both pre-university and undergraduate levels.

About The Programme

This scholarship programme is two-fold, including:

  • The All-Star Bestari Scholarship for high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds
  • Bursary awards for students from marginalised communities

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and beyond to apply for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, they will be supported to pursue their pre-university education at local public institutions.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A full scholarship for the duration of pre-university studies in a local public institution
  • The scholarship covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to continue with their undergraduate studies as an All-Star Bestari Scholar upon meeting the conditional requirements

What courses and institutions are covered?

All foundation, matriculation and diploma courses that are offered by local public institutions*

*Maximum of 2 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these four criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 21 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Have a minimum of 6As* in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent courses

*Includes A+, A and A- grades

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites students from marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) to apply for a bursary award.

Through the bursary, they will be supported to pursue their pre-university education at any recognised Malaysian higher education institution.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A bursary award amounting to a maximum of RM20,000 per year for the duration of their studies in a recognised Malaysian education institution that meets their learning needs
  • The bursary covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies as a bursary award recipient upon meeting the conditional requirements

What courses and institutions are covered?

All programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) that are offered by recognised Malaysian higher education institutions*

*Maximum of 2 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these five criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 21 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Belong to a marginalised community (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans)
  • Have a minimum of 5 credits in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent courses

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and beyond to apply for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, they will be supported to pursue their pre-university education at local public institutions.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A full scholarship for the duration of pre-university studies in a local public institution
  • The scholarship covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to continue with their undergraduate studies as an All-Star Bestari Scholar upon meeting the conditional requirements

What courses and institutions are covered?

All foundation, matriculation and diploma courses that are offered by local public institutions*

*Maximum of 2 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these four criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 21 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Have a minimum of 6As* in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent courses

*Includes A+, A and A- grades

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites students from marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) to apply for a bursary award.

Through the bursary, they will be supported to pursue their pre-university education at any recognised Malaysian higher education institution.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A bursary award amounting to a maximum of RM20,000 per year for the duration of their studies in a recognised Malaysian education institution that meets their learning needs
  • The bursary covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to pursue their undergraduate studies as a bursary award recipient or All-Star Bestari Scholar upon meeting the conditional requirements

What courses and institutions are covered?

All programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) that are offered by recognised Malaysian higher education institutions *

*Maximum of 2 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these five criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 21 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Belong to a marginalised community (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities, and orphans)
  • Have a minimum of 5 credits in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent courses

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and beyond to apply for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, they will be supported to pursue their university education at local public institutions.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A full scholarship for the duration of undergraduate studies in a local public institution
  • The scholarship covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to intern with Axiata’s Group of Companies

What courses and institutions are covered?

All Bachelor degree courses that are offered by local public institutions*

*Maximum of 4 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these four criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 25 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or the equivalent grade in pre-university-level course

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites students from marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) to apply for a bursary award.

Through the bursary, they will be supported to pursue their university education at any recognised Malaysian higher education institution.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A bursary award amounting to a maximum of RM20,000 per year for the duration of their studies in a recognised Malaysian education institution that meets their learning needs
  • The bursary covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to intern with Axiata’s Group of Companies

What courses and institutions are covered?

All programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) that are offered by recognised Malaysian higher education institutions*

*Maximum of 4 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these five criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 25 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Belong to a marginalised community (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or the equivalent grade in pre-university-level courses

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and beyond to apply for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship.

Through the scholarship, they will be supported to pursue their university education at local public institutions.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A full scholarship for the duration of undergraduate studies in a local public institution
  • The bursary covers tuition fees, living and other related allowances
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to intern with Axiata’s Group of Companies

What courses and institutions are covered?

All Bachelor degree courses that are offered by local public institutions*

*Maximum of 4 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these four criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 25 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.30 or the equivalent grade in pre-university-level course

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

About the programme

Axiata Foundation invites students from marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) to apply for a bursary award.

Through the bursary, they will be supported to pursue their university education at any recognised Malaysian higher education institution.

What does the scholarship programme cover?

  • A bursary award amounting to a maximum of RM20,000 per year for the duration of their studies in a recognised Malaysian education institution that meets their learning needs
  • The bursary coverstuition fees, living and other related allowance
  • Structured development interventions are provided to accelerate personal, academic and professional development
  • The opportunity to intern with Axiata’s Group of Companies

What courses and institutions are covered?

All programmes approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) that are offered by recognised Malaysian higher education institutions*

*Maximum of 4 years

Who can apply?

This programme is only open to students who fulfil these five criteria:

  • Malaysian citizens
  • Aged 25 and below
  • From families with a monthly combined household income of RM4,850 and below
  • Belong to a marginalised community (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans)
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or the equivalent grade in pre-university-level courses

Terms & conditions:

  • This scholarship is not applicable to employees (including family members) of Axiata Group Berhad or any of its subsidiaries and key associates
  • Subsidiaries include Axiata Digital Labs, ADA, Boost Holdings, EDOTCO, XL Axiata, Dialog, Robi, Smart, Ncell, and key associates include CelcomDigi

How many scholars will be selected each year?

There are a fixed number of scholarships provided every year, with a special quota reserved for bursary award recipients.

What are the stages in the application process?

01

Online Application

Submit your application through the Axiata Foundation website. Your application will then be screened by the Axiata Foundation team.

*Applications will open in May 2023

02

Online Assessment

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you will be invited to complete a series of online assessments. These aim to measure aptitude and attitude, which entails verbal and numerical reasoning as well as personal and moral reasoning.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this stage
**Online assessments will take place on a rolling basis

03

Assessment Center

If you pass the online assessments, you will be invited to visit an assessment center where your leadership qualities – such as emotional intelligence, collaboration, communication, creativity and critical thinking – will be observed and evaluated.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this stage.
**Assessments will be conducted on a rolling basis at the assessment centers

04

Final Interview and Conditional Offer

Individual interviews will be conducted, following which conditional offers will be sent out within 30 working days.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this stage
**Interviews will take place on a rolling basis

05

Offer Confirmation

Your conditional offer will be confirmed upon your fulfilment of the academic requirements and your admission to an eligible educational institutions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

This FAQ applies for both pre-university and undergraduates applicants for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship Programme and the Bursary Award For Marginalised Communities.

The All-Star Bestari Scholarship is a full scholarship awarded to high-potential students from underprivileged backgrounds who have demonstrated excellence in their academics and beyond.

The Bursary Award is a form of financial aid reserved for students from marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) who may wish to pursue other types of tertiary education, such as arts programmes, sports programmes or courses offered by religious or vocational schools.

Check out “About this programme” above to learn more.

The programme has only one intake per year.

The coverage of the scholarship is for the entirety of the educational course under the scholarship or bursary award - for example, a maximum of two years for pre-university courses or a maximum of four years for undergraduate courses.

The programme includes financial aid to cover tuition fees, living and other related scholarship allowances, as well as structured interventions for personal, academic and professional development.

Do note that the type of financial aid offered differs between the All-Star Bestari Scholarship and Bursary Award for Marginalised Communities. Check out the ‘What does the scholarship programme cover?’ section above for more details.

For All-Star Bestari Scholarship applicants, only foundation, matriculation, diploma or Bachelor degree courses offered by local public institutions are accepted.

For Bursary Award recipients, any programme approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) in recognised Malaysian higher education institutions are accepted. However, this is determined on a case-to-case basis.

Check out the ‘What courses and institutions are covered?’ section above for more details.

The scholarship will only cover tuition fees, living and other related expenses.

Yes, you will be required to sign a contract and a Waiver of Liability with our governing entity, Axiata Foundation. The contract is to ensure that you attend the programme in full and adhere to all other codes of conduct set by Axiata Foundation throughout the duration of your scholarship.

You will not be required to serve a scholarship bond at any of Axiata’s companies upon completion of your scholarship. However, you will be invited to join the Alumni Association.

Applications are open to high-potential Malaysian students from underprivileged backgrounds (e.g. B40) and marginalised communities (e.g. indigenous tribes, Persons with Disabilities and orphans) who are seeking to enrol in:

  • Pre-university courses in Malaysia
  • Undergraduate courses in Malaysia

Do note that the eligibility requirements differ for the All-Star Bestari Scholarship and Bursary Award For Marginalised Communities. Check out the “What are the stages in the application process?” section above for more details.

Applications are to be completed online through the Axiata Foundation website. Please note that manual submissions will not be accepted.

Check out the “What are the stages in the application process?” section above for more details.

It is not advisable for you to request to edit your application once submitted. As such, please confirm that all information provided is accurate and complete before submitting your application.

To protect the validity and integrity of the assessment data, retakes within a 9-month duration will not be allowed. Please be honest and do your best when completing the Online Assessment.

Assessments Centers (Stage 3) will take place either physically or virtually. Invited candidates will be informed ahead of time and will need to plan accordingly.

Our shortlisting process is done on a rolling basis for each of the five stages.

Check out the “What are the stages in the application process?” section above for more details.

Applications will be opened in May 2023 and closed on 30 June 2023.

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