Applications for the 2016 Elena Cooke Education Fund scholarships are now open, as from 10th March 2016, to Malaysians below 23 years old as at 31st December 2015 who have obtained at least 3As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and who have a certain educational level,a proven and meet other criteria as stated in the application form and the relevant educational institution’s course entry requirements.

The Fund, set up in honour of the late Miss Elena Cooke, the longest serving headmistress of the Bukit Bintang Girls’ School (BBGS), aims to help underprivileged young people, whether they live with their families or were raised in children’s homes and orphanages, to pursue quality education after SPM in local colleges or universities.

Applicants may apply for a scholarship to finance their study at any one of the following institutions:

• Sunway College/University (Sunway Campus in Selangor only)
• First City University College (formerly known as KBU International College)
• KDU University College, Utropolis, Glenmarie
• Local Colleges/Universities

• Applicant must have obtained at least 3As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and must meet the course requirements of the college / university applied for.
• Applicant must be below 23 years old as at 31st December 2015.
• Applicant must be a Malaysian citizen.
• Household income must not be more than RM36,000.00 per annum. Applicants who have already commenced their courses will NOT be eligible.
• Applicant has not yet commenced his/her course in the college/university applied for. 

Sunway College/University (Sunway Campus in Selangor only):

• Tuition
• fees and general fees (namely, fees other than tuition fees) will be fully
• covered whilst allowances for accommodation, books and living expenses will
• be given for the entire course.

First City University College (formerly known as KBU International College):

• General fees will be fully covered whilst allowances for accommodation, books and living expenses will be given for the entire course.
• Please note that tuition fees are NOT covered by the Elena Cooke Education Fund in this case. Applicants may, however, apply to First City University College for assistance under any of their various scholarship schemes.

KDU University College, Utropolis, Glenmarie:

• General fees will be fully covered whilst allowances for accommodation, books and living expenses will be given for the entire course.
• Please note that tuition fees are NOT covered by the Elena Cooke Education Fund in this case.
• Applicants may, however, apply to KDU University College for assistance under any of their various scholarship schemes.

Local Colleges/Universities:

• The Elena Cooke Education Fund reserves the sole and absolute discretion as to the amount of the scholarship.

Sunway College/University (Sunway Campus in Selangor only):

• Certificate in Finance, Accounting & Business
• Certified Accounting Technician
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• BSc (Hons) in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Systems (Progression from Dip in I.T.)
• BSc (Hons) in Business Management/Business Studies (Progression from Dip in Bus Admin)
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Hotel Management
• Diploma in Events Management
• Diploma in Culinary Arts
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Interior Design
• Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia

First City University College (formerly known as KBU International College):

• Diploma in Mass Communication
• Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Electronic Engineering
• Diploma in Mechatronics
• Diploma in Interactive Design
• Diploma in Interior Design

KDU University College, Utropolis, Glenmarie:

• Diploma in Mass Communication
• Diploma in Telecommunication and Computer Engineering
• Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Diploma in Computer Studies
• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Accountancy
• Diploma in Entertainment Arts
• Diploma in Entrepreneurial Design

Local Colleges/Universities:

• Applicants must apply separately on their own for courses at other local colleges and universities. However, ECEF scholarships are NOT open for Alevels or Foundation level courses. It is likely that IF any scholarship is granted by the Elena Cooke Education Fund, it will only be a partial scholarship.

1. Please read scholarship requirements as detailed in the application form.

2. Download and fill up the correct application form:

• 2016 Scholarship Application Form for SUNWAY EDUCATION GROUP - ELENA COOKE EDUCATION FUND (click here for application form)
• 2016 Scholarship Application Form for ELENA COOKE EDUCATION FUND (GENERAL - First City University College, KDU University College & any other local college/university) (click here for application form)

3. The completed application form and all attachments must be sent by Pos Laju (NOT Pos Express)/courier/hand to:
BBGS ALUMNI BERHAD
(Elena Cooke Education Fund)
c/o Unit 1211, Level 12, Block A
Damansara Intan e- Business Park
No 1 Jalan SS 20/27
47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor D.E.