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SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW
The YH2 Capital Scholarship programme is launched in 2019 and is fully funded by the Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of YH2 Capital Management Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. The programme offers up to two fully funded, bond-free Scholarships each year for undergraduate study at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The selection committee of the Scholarship is looking for outstanding Malaysian candidates with exemplary academic and personal qualities who will not have the full financial means to pursue a degree at the University of Cambridge without the help of the Scholarship.
The Scholarship will not impose any bond on the Scholar being awarded. The Donors intend the Scholar to be free to choose their place of residency and their career post-graduation from the University of Cambridge. The key objective of the Donors is to offer the Scholar lacking financial means an opportunity to not only attend Cambridge University, but to subsequently pursue his/her career aspirations without constraints.
Malaysian students studying overseas, especially those on ASEAN scholarships studying in Singapore, are welcome to apply for the Scholarship.
KEY DATES
- 16 October 2024 – Applications open
- 28 February 2025 – Applications close
ELIGIBILITY
CITIZENSHIP
You must be a citizen of Malaysia (Malaysian passport holders).
LEVEL OF STUDY
You are studying for an undergraduate degree leading to a bachelor’s degree.
COLLEGE & PLACEMENT
You must have stated Magdalene as your College choice on your academic application and you must have received a conditional offer of a place at Magdalene College in the University of Cambridge upon application. The award is conditional upon the fulfillment of the conditional offer.
BASIS OF SELECTION
You must name Magdalene College in your application for admission to the University of Cambridge to be considered for the Scholarship.
You must receive a conditional offer of a place at Magdalene College in the University of Cambridge. The award is conditional upon fulfillment of the conditional offer. Following receipt of application, a check will be made to confirm that the applicant has been offered a conditional place at the Magdalene College.
- The selection committee will comprise of six members: Master of Magdalene College, Senior Tutor of Magdalene College, a subject relevant Fellow (if applicable), Director of Development at Magdalene and the two donors.
The Selection Committee will assess applications based on financial needs, academic record, the ability of making a significant contribution to the Magdalene community, the proposed field of study within the University, testimonials as well as interviews carried out.
The applicant should be one:
- who has a record of academic excellence consistent with the proposed field of study;
- who can also demonstrate the potential to make a significant contribution to the broader life of Magdalene College;
- who can articulate the personal benefit he/she believes this opportunity would afford him/her; and
- would not be able to accept a place at the College without financial assistance (please note that a means test will be applied).
The application and selection process will be overseen throughout by the Senior Tutor in his capacity as Admissions Tutor and as Director of Admissions for East and South East Asia.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP
In determining the value of the Scholarship in individual cases, the College will take into account of the candidate’s income from all sources and a partial scholarship may be awarded. The maximum award that will be made to a Scholar who has no other sources of finance will be a sum of the amount as follows:
Maintenance grant
Estimated cost for term time in 2025-2026
University fees
Based on Group 4’s 2025 figures
College fees
Based on 2025-2026 figures
3-year course
4-year course
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The basic tenure of the Scholarship is the full duration of the degree course from the start of the academic year (1 October) subject to satisfactory academic performance.
The full list of documents required for submission can be found in the Scholarship Deck document.
Have other questions? Email us at scholarship@yh2capital.com.