The STAR Education Fund – Eligibility, Application, Closing Date, Courses

The STAR Education Fund Scholarship Awards is bond-free. Every year, The Star collaborates with some of the best educational institutions to award deserving students a chance to pursue a higher education. These scholarships cover a wide range of fields and disciplines, from entry-level courses to postgraduate education, professional studies to vocational training.

The STAR Education Fund Eligibility

  • Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age. *except for postgraduate courses
  • Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.
  • Not bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other educational institutions or organisations.
  • Possess reasonably good result in SPM / UEC or equivalent (for Foundation / Diploma courses).
  • Possess reasonably good results in STPM / UEC or equivalent (for Degree courses).

Educational Institutions and Courses

The STAR Education FundBelow are the list of education institutes and their courses where The STAR Education Fund can be applied for.

Brickfields Asia College

  • A-Level (Arts)
  • LLB (UOL)

Equator College

  • Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design
  • Diploma in Fashion Design Technology
  • Diploma in Fine Art
  • Diploma in Architectural Technology

Erican College

  • Diploma in Tourism Management
  • Diploma in Interior Design
  • Diploma in Mass Communication

HELP University

Foundation in Arts / Science leading to:

  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) Entrepreneurship / Human Resource Management / Accounting / International Business / Finance / Marketing / Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor of Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Economics (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Public Relations / Media Studies / Marketing Communication
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) / Business Psychology (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) / Mobile Computing / Business Information Management
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Games & Interactive Media
  • Bachelor of Arts Teaching English as a Second Language (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Tourism Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

  • MA (Hons) Business & Finance
  • MA (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
  • BSc (Hons) Contruction Project Management

IACT College

  • 3+0, BA (Hons) Advertising & Design (University of Sunderland, UK)
  • 3+0, BA (Hons) Media, Culture & Communication (University of Sunderland, UK)

Infrastructure University Kuala Lumpur

  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Electronics Engineering (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics & Finance

KDU University College

  • Diploma in Mass Communication
  • Diploma in International Hotel Management / Culinary Arts
  • Diploma in Computer Studies
  • Diploma in Entertainment Arts
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) / Bachelor of Business with Law (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Game Development (Hons)
  • B.Eng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering

KDU Penang University College

  • Diploma in Mass Communication
  • Diploma in Interior Design / Creative Media Design
  • Diploma in Business
  • Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Microelectronic) / (Mechatronic)
  • Diploma in Computer Studies / Games Technology
  • Diploma in Professional Chef Training
  • KDU IMI Diploma in International Hotel & Tourism Management
  • B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering (University of Northumbria)
  • B.Sc (Hons) Computing Studies (University of Northumbria)
  • B.Sc (Hons) in Communication & Public Relations
  • BA International Hotel & Tourism Management, IMI

Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

  • Any Diploma in: Business Studies / Entrepreneurship / Banking & Finance / Science / Sport & Exercise Science / Interactive Software Technology / Food Science / Mass Communication / Hospitality Management / Hotel Management / Social Science / Fashion Design / Graphic Design / Event Management / Multimedia Design / Culinary Arts / Architecture / Technology
  • Any Bachelor of: Business Administration (Hons) / Business (Hons) / Retail Management (Honours) / Finance & Investment (Hons) / Banking & Finance (Hons) / Business (Honours) Accounting & Finance / Corporate Administration (Hons) / Commerce (Hons) / Economics (Hons) / Computer Science (Hons) / Information Systems(Hons) in Enterprise Information Systems / Information Technology (Hons) / Science (Hons) / Construction Management & Economics (Hons) / Science in Architecture (Hons) / Tourism Management (Hons) / Communication (Hons) / Design (Hons) / Creative Multimedia (Hons) in Multimedia Design / Hospitality Management (Hons) / Public Relations (Hons) / Hospitality & Catering Management (Hons) / Social Science (Hons) in Psychology / Corporate Communication (Hons) / Estate Management (Hons) / Engineering (Hons) / Quantity Surveying (Hons) / Accounting (Honours)

Management & Science University

  • Diploma in Accountancy / Management / Information Technology
  • Bachelor in Information & Communication Technology (Hons)
  • Bachelor in Computer Science (Hons)
  • Bachelor in Foodservice Technology (Hons)

Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

  • GCE A-Level (Science)
  • GCE A-Level (Arts)
  • AUSMAT (WACE)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
  • ACCA

Multimedia University

  • Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) Virtual Reality (including Foundation in Creative Multimedia)
  • Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) Interface Design (Including Foundation in Creative Multimedia)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Nanotechnology (Including Foundation in Engineering)
  • Master of Science in Sustainable System Management (MScSSM)

PTPL Penang

Penang Campus:

  • A Level (Arts)
  • Accountancy (Cat Intro to Adv Level)
  • Accountancy (ACCA) Part 1 to 3
  • Private Secretarial Studies (Diploma) LCCI
  • Business (Diploma) LCCI

Saito College

  • Diploma in Interior Design
  • Diploma in Multimedia Design
  • Diploma in Graphic Design
  • Diploma in Fashion Design

SEGi University

  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Multimedia Design
  • Bachelor of Corporate Communications
  • Bachelor of Communication & New Media

Foundation in Science / Arts / Commerce leading to:

  • Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Hons)
  • B.Eng (Hons) Electronics & Electrical Engineering
  • B.Eng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
  • B.Eng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Multimedia Design
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Education (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English & Public Relations
  • Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Accounting & Finance
  • Bachelor of Business Management
  • Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)

Diploma programmes at SEGi Colleges (Subang Jaya, Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Sarawak):

  • Diploma In Business Administration
  • Diploma in Accountancy
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Diploma in Culinary Art
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Diploma in Information Technology
  • Diploma in Mass Communication

Sentral College Penang

  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
  • Association of Chartered Accountant (ACCA)
  • Diploma in Business Studies
  • Diploma in Computer Systems Technology
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Tourism Management

Singapore Institute of Management

  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Banking & Finance
  • Diploma in International Business
  • Diploma in Management Studies

Sunway University

  • BSc (Hons) Information Technology
  • BSc (Hons) Information Systems
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) in Actuarial Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Business Management
  • BSc (Hons) Business Studies
  • BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology
  • BSc (Hons) Medical Biotechnology
  • BSc (Hons) Biology with Psychology
  • BSc (Hons) in International Hospitality Management

Sunway College

  • ACCA
  • Bachelor of Business (Victoria University, Australia)

Sunway College Ipoh

  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Diploma in Business Information System
  • Diploma in Interior Design
  • Diploma in Graphic Design

Sunway College Johor Bahru

  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Diploma in Information Technology
  • Bachelor of Business (Accounting & Marketing) 3+0, Victoria University

Taylor’s University

  • Diploma in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts / Tourism Management / Event Management
  • Foundation in Natural & Built Environments leading to B.Sc (Hons) in Architecture / B. Quantity Surveying (Hons)
  • Foundation in Science leading to B.Biotechnology (Hons) / Biomedical Science / Food Science with Nutrition
  • Foundation in Business leading to B.Arts (Hons) Accounting & Finance / B.Business (Hons) Banking & Finance / Economics & Finance / Business Administration / Human Resource Management / International Business / International Business & Marketing / Marketing
  • Foundation in Communication leading to B. Mass Communication (Hons) Advertising / Broadcasting / Public Relations / Public Relations & Marketing / Public Relations & Event Management (Hons)
  • Foundation in Computing leading to B. Computer Science (Hons) Computer Security & Forensics / B. Software Engineering (Hons) / B. Computer Science (Hons) / B.Information Technology (Hons) Internet Technology
  • Foundation in Design leading to B.A. (Hons) Interior Architecture / Graphic Communication Design / Interactive Multimedia Design
  • Foundation in Engineering leading to B. Engineering (Hons) in Chemical Engineering / Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
  • Foundation in Science leading to B.Sc (Hons) Culinology
  • B.International Hospitality Management / B.Culinary Arts & Foodservice Management / B.Sc (Hons) Culinology
  • B.International Tourism Management (Travel & Recreation Management) / (Event Management)
  • B.Pharmacy (Hons)
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master in International Hospitality Management

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus

  • Foundation in Arts leading to BEd (Hons) TESOL
  • BA (Hons) Asian & International Studies
  • BSc (Hons) Finance, Accounting & Management
  • BSc (Hons) Economics
  • BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) / MEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition
  • BSc (Hons) Biotechnology

UCSI University Trust

  • Cambridge GCE A-Level (Arts & Science) (UCSI College)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (UCSI International School)
  • Diploma in Fashion Design / Graphic Design / 3D Animation Design
  • Diploma Information Technology / Logistics Management /Management
  • Diploma in Culinary Arts / Hotel Management (KL & Sarawak) / Diploma in Leisure Management (Sarawak campus)
  • Diploma Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Engineering (Materials Science)
  • Diploma in Architectural Studies / Interior Architecture
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.A. (Hons) Graphic Design / Multimedia Design
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.A. (Hons) Accounting / B.Sc. Finance & Investment / Actuarial Science
  • Foundation in Arts leading to Bachelor of Financial Economics (Hons)
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.A. (Hons) Logistics Management / Supply Chain Operations Management / Branding & Advertising / BBA (Hons) Oil & Gas Management (T’ganu campus)
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.Sc (Hons) Business Information Systems / Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) Mobile Computing & Networking
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.A. (Hons) Event & Tourism Management / Hospitality Management(Sarawak campus)
  • Foundation in Science leading to B.Sc (Hons) Biotechnology / Food Science with Nutrition / Aquatic Science / Nutrition with Wellness
  • Foundation in Arts leading to B.A. (Hons) English Language & Communication / Mass Communication / Psychology / Education & English / Early Childhood Education (T’ganu campus)
  • Foundation in Music leading to B.Mus. (Hons) Classical / Contemporary
  • Foundation in Science leading to B.Eng (Hons) Chemical Engineering / Civil Engineering / Communication & Electronic Engineering / Electrical & Electronic Engineering / Mechatronic Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
  • Foundation in Science leading to Bachelor of Optometry (Hons)
  • M.Sc – Food Science / Biotechnology / Logistics Management / Actuarial Management / Technoprenuership / Electrical Engineering / Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Master of Child Psychology / M.Mus Performance Studies / Master of Arts in English Language & Communication
  • M.B.A. – Oil & Gas Management (T’ganu campus)

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Accounting / Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons)/ Business Administration (Hons) Banking and Finance / Entreprenuership / Marketing / Financial Economics / Finance / Global Economics / International Business
  • Bachelor of Building & Property Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Chinese Studies / English Language / Grahpic Design and Multimedia / English Education / Game Design / Journalism in Chinese Media / Early Childhood Studies / Digital Animation
  • Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Journalism / Public Relations / Advertising / Broadcasting
  • Bachelor of Media & Creative Studies (Hos) / Corporate Communication (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Systems (Hons) Business Information Systems / Information Systems Engineering
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) Computer Engineering / Communications and Networking
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Applied Mathematics with Computing / Actuarial Science / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Construction Management / Biomedical Science / Biochemistry / Physics / Quantity Surveying / Architecture / Software Engineering / Microbiology / Financial Mathematics / Statistical Computing and Operations Research / Logistics and International Shipping / Agricultural Science / Game Development / Food Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronic Engineering / Electrical and Electronic Engineering / Electronic and Communication Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Material and Manufacturing Engineering / Civil Engineering / Chemical Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Mechatronics Engineering / Industrial Engeneering / Petrochemical Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Electronic (Computer Networking)

How to Apply for The STAR Education Fund

  • Download the form here.
  • Complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit it with the required documents to the stated address.
  • Only shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified.
  • Please take note that the scholarships only cover those institutions and courses that are listed here.

The STAR Education Fund Closing Date

Completed applications must reach:

The Star Education Fund
Star Media Group Berhad
Menara Star
15 Jalan 16/11 Section 16
46350 Petaling Jaya Selangor

within two (2) weeks after the release of SPM or STPM results. Late applications will not be considered.

For further inquiries, email edufund@thestar.com.my or call 03-7967 1388 ext. 1642 / 1643