ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship award consists of a 25% waiver on tuition fees only and is not a cash grant.
- A full time Malaysian & International student who has completed their primary school education and is applying for admission into Grade 7 for January intake every year
- Must fulfil the academic requirements as follows:
- Obtained six (6) As in the following subjects in Grade 6 (or equivalent) final school results:
English(Comprehension and Writing)MathematicsScience3 other subjectsonly one (1) second language may be counted - For IBMYP students, must obtain a minimum total score of 44 points based on 8 subjects.
- The score for all subjects must not be less than 4 points including subjects that are not used to calculate the total score required for the scholarship.
- Successfully completed IBMYP Grade 6 / Year 1 Service as Action.
- Must have a good record of discipline and conduct.
- All documents relevant to the scholarship must be endorsed by parents and/or relevant authorities
Other terms and conditions, kindly refer to the Academic Scholarship Application Form.
- Obtained six (6) As in the following subjects in Grade 6 (or equivalent) final school results:
Submit the Scholarship Application Form with:
- Certified true copies of academic results (latest year-end results).
- Letter of recommendation from current/previous principal confirming good behaviour.
Application Deadline:
1st December for the following January intake.
Important Note:
Interviews may be required. Late applications are not accepted.
SPORTS & MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP
The scholarship is awarded in the form of tuition fees waiver only and is not a cash award.
- Malaysian and International citizens aged 12 to 18 years and enrolled and accepted as full-time students at Sunway International Schools.
- Must have maintained a minimum of 24 points in IBDP every semester or a minimum of 32 points in IBMYP every semester, and no subjects lower than 4 points.
- All documents relevant to the scholarship must be endorsed by parents and/or relevant authorities.
Candidates are required to attend an interview and write a personal essay (at least one page long) on why you deserve the scholarship
Other terms and conditions, kindly refer to the Music & Sports Scholarship Application Form.
- Must have obtained Grade 5 certification by an international examination board such as RockSchool, ABRSM, Trinity, or other qualifications deemed acceptable by the SIS Scholarship Committee.
- Minimum 2 years experience in local and international musical exposures, participating in at least 1 competition and 1 performance per year.
- Applicable to sports affiliated with the Majlis Sukan Sekolah Malaysia (MSSM). For sports not affiliated with MSSM, must have won at a competition deemed equivalent and acceptable by the SIS Scholarship Committee to be considered for a 25% waiver.
- Local students: Must have won at district / state level to qualify for 25% waiver; Must have won at international level to qualify for 50% waiver.
- International students: Must have won at state level to be eligible for a 25% waiver.
Submit:
- CV (academic & extracurricular achievements)
- Music: certificates / proof of musical exposure
- Sports: references supporting sports achievements
- Two recommendation letters:
- Music instructor / Sports coach
- Former school principal
- Personal essay (at least 1 page), covering:
- Why you deserve the scholarship
- Your goals as musician/athlete
- Your plans after SIS
Application Deadline:
1st December for January intake
1st June for July intake
Important Note:
Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Late submissions not accepted.
IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP
The quantum of the scholarship varies depending on the student’s academic results. The scholarship is not a cash award.
New admissions into International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
- Must be enrolled and accepted as a full time student at Sunway International School.
- Open to Malaysians and International citizens.
- Must have a good record of discipline and conduct.
- All documents relevant to the scholarship must be verified by relevant authorities.
Annual renewal required and must meet the following criteria:
SPM Grades
O-LEVEL Grades
Ontario Secondary SCHOOL Grade 10 Percentage(Best 6 subjects inclusive ENG2D & MPM2D)IBMYP eAssessments(Based on 8 subjects)Quantum per year
9A+ and above
9A* and above
95% - 100%
54 pts and above
Full Scholarship
9As (minimum 5A+)
9As (minimum 5A*)
93% - 94.99%
52 - 53 pts
RM34,000
9 (A+, A, A-)
9 (A*/A)
90% - 92.99%
50 - 51 pts
RM24,000
8 (A+, A, A-)
8 (A*/A)
88% - 89.99%
48 - 49 pts
RM20,000
7 (A+, A, A-)
7 (A*/A)
86% - 87.99%
45 - 47 pts
RM14,000
6 (A+, A, A-)
6 (A*/A)
80% - 85.99%
42 - 44 pts
RM10,000
Other terms and conditions, kindly refer to the IBDP Entrance Scholarship Form.
Applicants must complete the respective Scholarship Application Form and submit it along with the following documents to the SIS Admissions and Administration Office by the deadlines indicated below:
- Certified true copies of academic results
- A copy of Identity Card / Passport
- School Leaving Certificate or Testimonials
- Letter of recommendation from former school’s principal
- To certify that this student has a good behaviour record, having not come under school-wide disciplinary action during his/her school years.
Application Deadline:
1st December for the following January intake.
Important:
Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Late submissions not accepted.
Family Bursary
The Family Bursary is given to
- Child(ren) of alumna/alumnus, OR
- Siblings (subsequently enrolled children)
5% tuition fee discount
Parent / guardian has completed at least 1 academic year at
- Sunway University
- Sunway College
- Sunway International School
- 5% discount: second enrolled child
- 10% discount: third child
- 15% discount: fourth child onwards
Sibling must either:
- Be currently studying in SIS / Sunway College / Sunway University, OR
- Have completed at least 1 academic year
(Financial course students must be registered for at least 3 papers per semester)
- Applies only to tuition fees (not registration, exam, or other fees).
- For subsequent enrolments only.
- Final approval rests with the SIS Admissions Office.
- If students receive other discounts, bursary is applied on remaining balance, not full fee.
To submit your application for the family bursary, please complete and submit the Family Bursary Form.
Sis Scholar Profiles
SIS has awarded scholarships to around 200 scholars since 2011. Below are selected scholar profiles.
Looi Kai Xuan
- Academic & IBDP Scholar (2015, 2019-2020)
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NUS
Looi Kai Xuan
- Academic & IBDP Scholar (2015, 2019-2020)
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NUS
Looi Kai Xuan
- Academic & IBDP Scholar (2015, 2019-2020)
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NUS
Looi Kai Xuan
- Academic & IBDP Scholar (2015, 2019-2020)
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NUS
Looi Kai Xuan
- Academic & IBDP Scholar (2015, 2019-2020)
- Currently studying Mechanical Engineering at NUS
Sean Goh
- Sports Scholar (2016–2020) – Rhythmic Gymnastics
- National Athlete, PELAPIS talent programme
- Multiple national & international awards