Secondary school education is an integral part of preparing children for the working world. Whether they enter college or university classes or go directly into the workforce, the best possible preparation you can give your child for adult life is to send them to a top-quality middle and high school. GIIS secondary schools are some of the most highly sought-after schools in Malaysia, given their award-winning curricula and educational framework.
Students interested in attending the Global Indian International School don’t have to be from wealthy families. Children from all backgrounds are welcome in the school system, and while it is a private, tuition-based institution, numerous scholarship opportunities exist.
One of the most popular among these is the prestigious Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship. The Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship – or GFRM – is an opportunity that allows students from low- and moderate-income Malaysian families to afford and access the best quality education for their children.
Which Students are Eligible for this GIIS Scholarship?
So, who can apply for the GFRM scholarship opportunity? The program is open to students heading into grades 7 - 12, with specific categories and criteria for ranges 7- 8 and 9 - 12. Students who fall into these categories must be Malaysian citizens or permanent residents and must demonstrate proficiency in their academic performance for the past two years. If this sounds like it applies to you or your child, read on to learn more about the individual categories and eligibility criteria for your age range:
Categories and Eligibility Criteria for Grades 7 & 8
The GFRM scholarship award is divided into two categories for the 7-8 age range. These categories are as follows:
Category A - This award category offers an
amount equal to 6% of total tuition fees.
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Students
from CBSE, ICSE, state, and other boards must achieve 95.01% or above to
qualify.
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IGCSE/ GCSE
curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all nine
subjects.
Category B - This award category offers an
amount equal to 4% of total tuition fees.
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CBSE, ICSE,
state, and other boards students must achieve a 94.01%-95.00%
● IGCSE/ GCSE curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all eight subjects.
Categories and Eligibility Criteria for Grades 9 through 12
The GFRM scholarship award is divided into four categories for the 9-12 age range. These categories are as follows:
Category A - This award category offers an
amount equal to 15% of total tuition fees.
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Students
from CBSE, ICSE, state, and other boards must achieve 95.01% or above to
qualify.
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IGCSE/ GCSE
curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all nine
subjects.
Category B - This award category offers an
amount equal to 12% of total tuition fees.
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CBSE, ICSE,
state, and other boards students must achieve a 94.01%-95.00%
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IGCSE/ GCSE
curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all eight
subjects.
Category C - This award category offers an
amount equal to 9% of total tuition fees.
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CBSE, ICSE,
state, and other boards students must achieve a 93.01%-94.00%
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IGCSE/ GCSE
curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all nine
subjects.
Category D - This award category offers an
amount equal to 6% of total tuition fees.
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CBSE, ICSE,
state, and other boards students must achieve a 91.01%-93.00%
● IGCSE/ GCSE curricula "0" level students must have achieved an “a” in all eight subjects.
How to Apply
If you or your child are interested in applying for the Global Future Ready Merit Scholarship Program, start here with the application submission form. Follow these steps to submit your complete application for consideration successfully:
First, submit your application. The form is
available online, but be sure that you also submit all applicable documentation
at the Kuala Lumpur high school . This scholarship opportunity includes:
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Academic
records for the past two years
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Family
income documents or tax assessments
● Self-declarations of gross family income
After this, you will receive a notification within ten business days. Take note that this notification does not indicate that you have received the scholarship award. Instead, it is intended to notify you that your application has been received and processed. If you do not receive this notification within ten business days or no one alerts you that you are missing documentation, visit the school’s website to contact administrators.
The next two steps will involve a scholarship assessment, testing, and one-on-one interviews where applicable. Some campuses do not require these steps. In some instances, applications alone are sufficient for consideration. Regardless, be prepared to submit to this testing to set yourself further apart from your peers and show why your academic achievement merits the award.
Finally, after applicants have been considered, winners of the award amounts will be chosen. These applicants will be notified directly and will receive the corresponding award amount during the following school term. This award will be used solely as a means of discounting tuition and cannot be released as a cash payment or used to offset any other fees.
