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Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship

Yayasan Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
Nabil Luqman

Nabil Luqman

The Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship is a prestigious undergraduate scholarship for high-potential students with a strong commitment to contributing to the development of Malaysia. In addition to financial support, recipients (Tunku Scholars) undergo a two-year leadership development programme focused on building ethical, community-driven young leaders.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Full tuition fee sponsorship at any MQA-accredited public or private university in Malaysia

  • Monthly living allowance throughout the scholarship period

  • Annual allowances for professional development, books, stationery, and limited flight expenses (East–West Malaysia)

  • One-off allowance for essential academic and professional needs (e.g. laptop, thesis costs, formal attire)

Leadership Development Programme

Scholars will participate in a structured leadership programme focusing on:

  • Ethics & Values – building principled and compassionate leadership

  • Community Leadership – driving meaningful community impact

  • Employability – developing skills for diverse career pathways

Eligibility (Key Requirements)

  • Open to prospective or current undergraduate students in MQA-accredited programmes in Malaysia

  • Prospective students must begin their degree by March 2027

  • Current students must have at least two (2) years remaining in their degree (graduation after September 2028)

  • Conditional offers may be given to pre-university graduates pending admission to a recognised Malaysian university

Priority is given to candidates who:

  • Have faced significant life challenges

  • Demonstrate strong leadership potential and values

  • Come from challenging backgrounds, including PWDs, rural communities, or households earning below RM5,250 per month

Application Period

  • 8 February 2026 – 8 April 2026 (2:00 p.m.)

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