CIMB Group Corporate social responsibility – Postgraduate Scholarship for the applicants  from  Southeast Asian countries in the field of Arts and Environmental Studies throughout the world.

In line with our vision to become Southeast Asia’s most valued universal banking group, CIMB Group is committed towards building the region’s intellectual properties and capabilities. With this in mind, CIMB Group has established the CIMB Regional Scholarship, which aims to provide outstanding individuals from all Southeast Asian countries a chance to pursue full-time postgraduate degree programmes at top graduate schools throughout the world. For this purpose, CIMB Group seeks highly talented individuals who have attained an impressive track record of academic and personal achievements and can see themselves playing a significant role in the development of Southeast Asia. This year, we are seeking to award 5 scholarships to deserving individuals in two areas: the Arts and Environmental Studies.

Eligibility:

• A citizen of any Southeast Asia country
• Have gained acceptance at a top graduate school to pursue postgraduate degree programme in the fields of study offered at the time when the CIMB Regional Scholarship is awarded
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 or equivalent (for Master’s Degree applicants), or a Master’s Degree with good examiner’s report or equivalent (for Doctoral Degree applicants) that is relevant to the course or field applied for
• Do not hold any other scholarships, awards or grants that come with any contractual obligation between the recipient and the provider * Relevant work experience is a bonus! * Full scholarship award funding all academic fees such as registration and examination fees, book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents, etc.

Relevant work experience, where applicable, is an added advantage.

This is a full scholarship award covering all academic fees such as registration and examination fees, book allowance, as well as other expenses such as accommodation, airfare, travel documents, etc.

Selection Criteria

• Have a track record of outstanding achievements that are relevant to the proposed field of study
• Demonstrate potential to contribute significantly to the region, given the opportunity to further studies
• Active involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Possess the required competencies (leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, energy level, etc)

How to Apply:

Application must be submitted online via the “Apply For Scholarship Now” link on the official website www.cimb.com.

Information provided will only be used for the purpose of evaluating your application for the CIMB Regional Scholarship. Submission of copies of certificates, commendation letters or any other document is not required at this moment. Only applicants who are shortlisted for the next round of assessment will be required to produce the original copies of relevant documents.

Application closing date is 3 August 2011.

Further CIMB Regional Scholarship Information and Application:
http://www.cimb.com/index.php?ch=g2_csr&pg=g2_csr_content&ac=2&tpt=cimb_group