Application Guidelines For Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2014PETRONAS Education Sponsorship Programme (PESP)Since 1975, PETRONAS has awarded education sponsorships to more than 35,000 deserving students possessing high academic caliber. This was and still is pursued passionately by PETRONAS which continues to display a consistent appetite for innovation and a proven heart for the community.

The PESP is once again open to Malaysias most outstanding students to pursue undergraduate studies in oil and gas related fields. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted and assessed prior to final selection.

The sponsorships are open for undergraduate programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and foreign universities.1. PESP for UTPSuccessful candidates are required to complete 1-year Foundation Programme prior to pursuing the Bachelors Degree Programme2. PESP for foreign universitiesSuccessful candidates are required to complete up to 24 months of Pre-University Programme prior to pursuing the Bachelors Degree Programme

Entry RequirementsPESPs minimum academic requirements are given below.All applicants are advised to check the specific academic requirements for the field they are applying for:

FieldQualification Required

TechnicalObtained a minimum of 7A+ and 2A- in SPM 2014 inclusive of: Physics Chemistry

Non-TechnicalObtained a minimum of 7A+ and 2A- in SPM 2014

Eligibility criteria1. Malaysian citizens aged between 17 - 19 years old in 20152. Possess strong leadership skills and active participation (demonstrable) in extra-curricular activitiesPlease read carefully the following application process guidelines, if you are considering applying for PESP1. Identify the sponsored programme you wish to studyFieldUniversityProgrammes

TechnicalUTP Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical & Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Petroleum Geoscience

Foreign Universities Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Petroleum Engineering Geology/Geophysics

Non-TechnicalForeign Universities Accounting/Commerce/Finance Economics Actuarial Science Law

2. Check the PESPs process and deadlines Online Application System opens3 March 2015

Online Application System closes16 March 2015

Announcement & Invitation for PETRONAS YoungStars Day (PYD) Phase 1March 2015

PYD Phase 1 Assessment will be conducted at UTPMarch April 2015

Announcement & Invitation for PYD Phase 2Assessment will be conducted at PETRONAS Twin TowersApril 2015

PYD Phase 2April 2015

Announcement of Sponsorship Awards April 2015

Acceptance/rejection of Sponsorship AwardsMay 2015

3. Submit your application online All applications must be made using the online system via educationsponsorship.petronas.com.my. A detailed guide to completing the online application is available for download in Word formats For programme at UTP, it is compulsory to submit admission applications via http://www.utp.edu.my from 20 March until 15 April 2015 Applicants who are currently enrolled in UTP based on forecast SPM 2014 result, may apply for UTP Foundation Programme Processing fee is NOT required for PESP application Notification of successful candidates for the PYD both Phase 1 and Phase 2 will be announced via educationsponsorship.petronas.com.my. The same username and password will be required for log-in purposes Incomplete or late application will not be processed2