The New Straits Times did a follow-up report today on scholarships that the PSD is planning to offer to all students with at least 9As in their 2007 SPM.
Info on scholarships to be out next week
PUTRAJAYA: Parents seeking information on the government scholarships for students who scored at least 9As in last year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia can find it in major newspapers by the middle of the month.
The Public Service Department said it would take out advertisements with detailed information on the government scholarships.
A PSD official said those who had already started Form Six or matriculation could still apply for them.
"Students can also apply on-line but at the moment, the Internet forms are not ready.
"Information on how to apply online will also be mentioned in the newspaper advertisements.
Last Friday, Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan announced that the government had decided to increase the number of scholarships.
Since then, parents have bombarded the NST with phone calls seeking more information.
Some asked whether their their children studying in private universities and colleges were also eligible.
The initial announcement said those eligible were students who scored 9As and above in the 2007 SPM examination, regardless of economic background.
I hope they would provide more details on this as soon as possible, so that students can make an informed decision on whether it is worthwhile to study in government or private institutions.
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