About this programme
The ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship programme is a partnership between Maybank Foundation and the ASEAN Secretariat. It is one of the ASEAN-level initiatives undertaken by Maybank Foundation, a newly accredited ASEAN entity, with the aim to “promote an innovative ASEAN approach to higher education”, which is one of the strategic measures listed in the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025.
The scholarship programme is designed to provide young, talented, and deserving ASEAN nationals with full scholarships to pursue their undergraduate studies at prestigious universities listed under the ASEAN University Network (AUN), located outside their home countries within the ASEAN region, while promoting intra-ASEAN integration.
“We are proud to partner with ASEAN to deliver this ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship programme. This is our way of investing in the future generation through education. It also aligns with our mission to humanise financial services and support one of our four sustainability commitments of improving the lives of one million households across ASEAN by 2025.”
– Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Zamzamzairani, Chairman of Maybank Group
and Maybank Foundation
The ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme was launched in conjunction with the 54th anniversary ASEAN Day celebration in Jakarta on 8 August 2021. The first intake of scholars under the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme was in 2022, and through ASEAN Foundation and in cooperation with the ASEAN University Network (AUN), the focus will initially be on placing selected scholars in top public universities in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines and gradually expanding it to the remaining ASEAN countries.
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The regional scholarship programme will help contribute to the aspirations of the ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Blueprint 2025, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Goal 4, 10, and 17) to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education, and simultaneously be in support of Maybank Group’s goal to “improve the lives of 1 million households across ASEAN by 2025” as one of its sustainability commitments.
Requirements
To be eligible for the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship, applicants must meet all the below requirements:
- Citizenship: Open to nationals of all 10 ASEAN member states.
- Eligibility for Undergraduate Studies:
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Applicants intending to pursue undergraduate studies must have:
- An acceptance letter from one of the up to 250 universities under the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and its associate universities.
- A minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent during foundation studies.
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Applicants intending to pursue undergraduate studies must have:
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Applicants currently in their first year of undergraduate studies must:
- Be enrolled at one of the up to 250 universities under the ASEAN University Network (AUN) and its associate universities.
- Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 or equivalent.
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Applicants currently in their first year of undergraduate studies must:
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- Academic and Extracurricular Excellence:
- A strong academic record.
- Active involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Field of Study:
- Must align with the approved disciplines for the programme (refer to the list below).
Sponsored Programmes
What does the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship Programme offer?
Potential scholars will undergo a rigorous selection process. Maybank Foundation & ASEAN Foundation will jointly screen shortlisted candidates and make the final selection for approval.
The scholarship package includes:
- Fully paid tuition fees.
- Allowance for monthly stipend + accommodation.
- Laptop.
- Settling-in allowance.
- Return economy class air passage.
Development programmes & Internship
Recipients of the ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship will have the chance to experience thrilling internship opportunities. Scholars can have internship and holiday break assignment programmes at the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Foundation, or Maybank offices regionally, as well as participate as volunteers in Maybank and Maybank Foundation’s existing flagship programmes regionally.
Placement
Upon graduation, scholars will serve a 3-year bond at either Maybank, the ASEAN Secretariat, or ASEAN Foundation.
Stay tuned for ASEAN-Maybank Scholarship 2026 application!
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