{"id":2857,"date":"2020-12-29T05:04:19","date_gmt":"2020-12-29T05:04:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/?post_type=blog-details&p=2857"},"modified":"2026-05-13T06:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T06:08:17","slug":"important-things-to-know-about-scholarship-program-at-giis-kuala-lumpur","status":"publish","type":"blog-details","link":"https:\/\/globalindianschool.org\/my\/blog-details\/important-things-to-know-about-scholarship-program-at-giis-kuala-lumpur\/","title":{"rendered":"Important Things to Know About Scholarship Programme at GIIS Kuala Lumpur"},"content":{"rendered":"

Getting a scholarship is quite easy, we have found that many parents and students are caught up with the question, \u201cHow to get a GIIS scholarship in Malaysia?\u201d As a premier international school, we are sharing with you the important things you need to know about scholarships programmes for international students at GIIS Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply for Scholarship?<\/h2>\n

The scholarship programmes at GIIS Kuala Lumpur is offered to students of all grades. The categories for which we offer educational grants include academic, sports, merit cum means, and science.<\/p>\n

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What are the Scholarships?<\/h3>\n

There are four scholarships <\/a>that the school offers. These include the Global Future Ready Merit scholarship, the Global Citizenship scholarship, the Global Indian International School Resilience scholarship, and the Merit cum scholarship.<\/p>\n

\u25cf<\/strong> Global Future Ready Merit scholarship<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong> Students who are citizens of Malaysia and those with work visas can apply for the scholarship. Students from grades 9 to 11 on their residence campus are also eligible, making it ideal if you’re looking for scholarships for international students<\/strong><\/a>. Grades open for this scholarship include the IGCSE <\/a>or CBSE <\/a>grade 9th and 10th and students in Cambridge A-levels grade 11th and 12th. The grant waives as much as 75 percent of the tuition fee.

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\u25cf <\/strong>Global Citizenship scholarship.<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong> Students who want to pursue an education at a Global Scholarship Foundation campus overseas should apply for this scholarship. Students from ASEAN countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Singapore, and South Asia like Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are welcome to apply. Also, students from the Gulf countries and the European Union. The scholarship covers a portion of the tuition fees and the campus living expenses if the students are chosen for the campus in Singapore.\u00a0


\u25cf<\/strong> Tunku Abdul Rahman scholarshipship<\/strong><\/a>–<\/strong> The scholarship aims at providing financial support to deserving students who are residents of Malaysia. It’s also open to current and new students of the Global Indian International School, available to all grades. The annual income of the family impacts the amount of financial assistance that the student will get.<\/p>\n

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Can I Apply to All Scholarships ?<\/h3>\n

No, the students are encouraged to apply to only one scholarship programme from any of the ones mentioned above. That means you’ll need to know which grants are a good match for you. Take the time to go over each of them to find out which one gives you better chances of getting the financial support you need. However, since applying to more than one increases your chances of getting a grant, you might want to consider options outside the school. That way, you won’t have to put all your eggs in one basket.<\/p>\n

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When Should I Start Applying?<\/h3>\n

Apply as soon as you think you’re capable of getting one. There are plenty of options, so that means you wouldn’t have to worry about ending up with a limited range of choices. When you check out the different types of scholarship programmes, take note of the eligibility requirements. The good thing is that these scholarships are available for every year that you’re in school. That means that if you don’t get accepted for the first programme, don’t worry. You can always try again. You have an entire year to prepare for the next one.<\/p>\n

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How Do I Improve My Chances?<\/h3>\n

First off, don’t use the same essay. Assess your application kit. Do you notice portions where you could have provided a better answer? Did you address the essay question directly? Sometimes, it takes a while before we see the mistakes in our work. You’ll want to consider that before you start working on another application. Evaluate your old kit first. Figure out why you got rejected and then work on improving those things.<\/p>\n