Education Sector

SECONDARY EDUCATION

MAKTAB RENDAH SAINS MARA(MRSM)

INTRODUCTION

The establishment of MRSM is in line with the nation’s aspirations to provide access to education in secondary schools in science and technology to students who have high academic and intellectual abilities to develop their potentials.

VISION OF MRSM

To become an innovative and world-class education centre.

MISSION OF MRSM

To produce holistic Bumiputera students who excel in the fields of science and technology as well as have entrepreneurial characteristics.

PROGRAMMES IN MRSM EDUCATION SYSTEM

There are five programs based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) implemented at MRSM, as follows:

MRSM TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

MRSM Talent Development Programme is part of the MRSM curriculum, comprising co-curricular activities. Co-curricular activities are vital in developing students’ particular skills and attributes that exhibit their non-academic abilities.

MRSM Talent Student Development programme comprises three elements which are:

Core
Differentiated
Enrichment

Through these co-curricular activities, students have the opportunity to develop their interests, potray good values and exhibit their skills while enhancing their all round personality to strongly face the challenges of the future.

HIGHER EDUCATION

TVET INSTITUTION

EDUCATION FINANCING

PREPARATORY LEVEL

INTRODUCTION TO THE YOUNG TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (YTP)

Specifically for students who have achieved excellent results at the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) level to enrol in the First Degree Preparatory Program locally and abroad. Priority will be given to excellent students from the B40 and M40 groups especially the urban and rural poor.
Preparatory Program: IB / A-Levels / Foundation / Pre-University / Non-Native English Speaking Countries University Preparatory Program.
Pathway to the world’s most prestigious universities, including the 5 Grand Elite Universities (Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Stanford) and institutions ranked within the Top 20 QS World University Rankings.

TERMS OF APPLICATION

Excellent at the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) level within the current year
Priority for the B40 Group
Passed the MARA Student Assessment Program (MSAP)
Active and excellent involvement in co-curriculum activities
Aged 18 in the year of application

TERMS OF SPONSORSHIP

The applicant and one of the parents are a citizen and of Bumiputera status.
Parents/ Guardians as well as students are NOT blacklisted by MARA.
Applicants do not receive financial/ sponsorship assistance from any agency for the same degree (double sponsor).
The courses enrolled in are courses recognized by the Malaysian Government and the Professional Body of Malaysia.
Has never been terminated by any sponsor for disciplinary action that is unlawful and has no criminal record.
Free from chronic illnesses / infectious diseases / diseases that require follow-up treatment and are able to study until completion.
Subject to the current policies and conditions in force.

OTHERS

Priority fields of study: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Students who have successfully completed their studies and meet the eligibility requirements set will then further studies at the first degree level locally or abroad.

DIPLOMA AND DEGREE LEVELS

TERTIARI EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM (TESP)

INTRODUCTION

Specifically for SPM, Certificate and Diploma-graduate students to further studies at Diploma or First Degree levels in the field and institution within the country set by MARA.

TERMS OF APPLICATION

General Terms

The applicant and one of the parents are a citizen and of Bumiputera status.
Parents/ Guardians as well as students are NOT blacklisted by MARA.
Applicants do not receive financial/ sponsorship assistance from any agency for the same education level (double sponsor).
The courses enrolled in are courses recognized by the Malaysian Government and the Professional Body of Malaysia.
Has never been terminated by any sponsor for disciplinary action that is unlawful and has no criminal record.
Free from chronic illnesses / infectious diseases / diseases that require follow-up treatment and are able to study until completion.
Obtain release / deferment of service contract or repayment of loan from other sponsor bodies (except MARA) for previous study (for those related).

Akademic Terms

Subject to the current policies and conditions in force

OTHERS

Age limit and duration of study by program :

Note: Priority is given to applicants from families with a Socio-Economic Status (SES) background (Parents / Legal Guardians / Spouse) in the B40 and M40 income categories.

EXCELLENT STUDENT PROGRAM (IPMa)

INTRODUCTION

Specifically for excellent students from MARA Institute of Education (IPMa) to further their diploma and first degree study both locally and abroad.
Students are selected based on excellent academic achievement and active involvement in curriculum while in IPMa at the certificate and diploma level by meeting the eligibility requirements set.

TERMS OF APPLICATION

The applicant and one of the parents are a citizen and of Bumiputera status.
Parents/ Guardians as well as students are NOT blacklisted by MARA.
Applicants do not receive financial/ sponsorship assistance from any agency for the same degree (double sponsor).
The courses enrolled in are courses recognized by the Malaysian Government and the Professional Body of Malaysia.
Has never been terminated by any sponsor for disciplinary action that is unlawful and has no criminal record.
Free from chronic illnesses / infectious diseases / diseases that require follow-up treatment and are able to study until completion.
Subject to the current policies and conditions in force.

OTHERS

Priority for the B40 Group
Obtain a CGPA of ≥3.90
Priority for the selection of place of study are at the Top 10 University by Country and Top 30 World Universities by Subjects