Axiata Young Talent: Undergraduate Degree Program

Application closing date: midnight, 5th of April 2011


Quoted from Axiata's website(http://www.axiata.com/axiata-ytp/university):

About the Undergraduate Degree Programme

Axiata will sponsor a limited number of deserving young individuals who have gained entry into one of the top universities* in the United Kingdom in the specified course of study. Below is the preferred list for identified courses at the selected universities:

UNIVERSITIES	HUMANITIES	SCIENCES
Oxford University	• BA Economics and Management • BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics	• M Eng. Engineering Science • BA/MMath Mathematics
Cambridge University	• BA Economics	• M Eng. Engineering Science • BA/MMath Mathematics
London School of Economics	• BSc Economics • BSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics • BSc Accounting and finance • BSc Management	• BSc Mathematics with Economics
Imperial College		• M Eng. Electrical and Electronic Engineering • BSc/MSci Mathematics
University College London (UCL)	• BSc Economics • BSc Economics and Statistics • BA Philosophy and Economics	• M Eng. Electronic and Electrical Engineering • BSc/ MSci Mathematics • BSc/ MSci Mathematics with Economics • BSc/ MSci Mathematics with Management Studies
Warwick University	• BSc Economics • BA Philosophy, Politics and Economics	• M Eng. Electronic Engineering
University of Sheffield	• BA Accounting and Financial Management and Economics • BA Business Management and Economics • BSc Economics	• M Eng. Electronic Engineering • M Eng. Electronic and Communications Engineering
University of Bristol	• BSc Economics • BSc Economics and Econometrics • BSc Economics and Finance	• M Eng. Electrical and Electronic Engineering • M Eng. Electronic and Communications Engineering

*this list is based on the Times Higher Education Ranking based on fields of study

Axiata will also accept applications for degrees in Economics, Engineering, Finance, Investment, Law and Arts degrees that are relevant to the telco industry from the following universities:


• University of Edinburgh 
• King’s College London 
• Durham University 
• University of Manchester
• Royal Holloway 
• University of St Andrews 
• School of Oriental and African Studies

Coverage

The Young Talent Programme will cover the full duration of the university degree, subject to Axiata Group Berhad’s terms and conditions. The programme’s coverage includes all tuition fees, text books, boarding, travel and laptops*. A non-curriculum fund will be provided for students to participate in the school based extra-curricular activities.

In addition to the school related fees, Axiata Group Berhad will also bear the full cost of the Ax-Factor programmes and initiatives.

*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Criteria

Application for the Young Talent Programme must be submitted to Axiata Group Berhad by the due date.

1. The applicant must be a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia.
2. The applicant must have a conditional offer from one of the listed universities in the types of degrees listed.
3. The applicant must have achieved at least 4 As in STPM, and a forecasted result of ABB in A Levels, 36 points in IB, 99% TER for South Australian Matriculation, a minimum 3.7 GPA for American Degree Programme or a 98% in International Canadian Pre-University.
4. The applicant must be proficient in English, and any other spoken and written languages are favourable.
5. The applicant must consistently display active participation in sports, clubs and societies, and/or the performing arts.
6. The offer is subject to terms and conditions in relation to the student’s performance in academic and extra-curricular activities. Successful candidates will be required to attend further assessments and interviews.

How to apply online:

http://axiata.ablemenprojects.com/university/uni_landing_page.php?banner=1