APEX SCHOLAR PROGRAMME

A special programme by Universiti Sains Malaysia

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Nurturing & shaping the future nation builders

About the Programme

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•  A strategic, competitive programme to nurture highly motivated and talented students to develop them into potential future leaders and thinkers with global mindset.

•  Enhancing the complete educational experience and providing invaluable future career and personal growth opportunities.

•  A flagship programme involving HEP, Schools, International Office, CDAE, industry and external partners.

The Goal

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To nurture a special group of students, selected on strict criteria, to be a well rounded, intellectual, and highly talented human capital that will serve as future nation builders.

APEX Scholar Distinctive Attributes

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•  Highly motivated •  Embody leadership quality •  Adaptable, agile, resilient •  Ability to critically think & solve

problem •  Ability to articulate ideas succinctly •  Ability to communicate proficiently •  Ability to work collaboratively •  Creative, innovative & resourceful •  Excellent inter-personnel skill •  Digitally literate •  Enterprising •  Ethical, high moral values •  Global mindset/outlook

DISTINCTIVE ATTRIBUTES

The Plan

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•  First batch of APEX Scholars: 150 students

•  Starting next semester

•  Highly competitive with rigorous selection criteria

•  Selection process will include interview, personality & aptitude test, written essay, seminars, ‘Apprentice style’ project, etc.

The Plan (cont’)

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•  Apart from the normal curriculum, Apex scholar will have to take a specially designed multidisciplinary modules (APEX Modules) to nurture and inculcate the defined distinctive skills and values.

•  Apex Scholar will have the opportunity to spend one semester in reputable universities abroad and engage in a wide range of international programs, designed to cultivate the global mindset.

The Plan (cont’)

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•  APEX scholars will form a vibrant community of learners and leaders who challenge each other to explore new ideas and new possibilities.

•  They will engage in a continuous intellectual discourse through collaborative and engaging peer activities.

•  They will have the opportunities to engage in intellectual discussions with policy makers, prominent researchers, and business and thought leaders.

The Plan (cont’)

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•  APEX scholars are eligible to attend conferences, symposia, special field trips

•  They will actively participate in scholarly as well as extra curricula and community outreach (extension) activity, aimed to build the leadership, scholarship and other distinctive attributes.

Other Benefits

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•  Guaranteed place in Desasiswa

•  Opportunity for student exchange and international mobility programme

•  Opportunity to do internship with reputable government-linked companies and multinational companies

•  Opportunity for scholarship

Selection Criteria (to be refined)

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•  good academic accomplishment

•  high self esteem, curiosity, commitment & motivation

•  evidence of intellectual agility, dynamism, innovativeness, scholarship, and leadership

•  good communication skill

•  ability to overcome obstacles and solve challenging problems

The candidate should demonstrate:

Selection Criteria (to be refined)

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•  evidence of maturity and resourcefulness

•  passion to make a positive difference in this world and a strong character

•  potential for intellectual development

•  passion for learning

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Expected Outcomes

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•  Graduates that are competent, adaptable and highly knowledgeable with well-rounded as well as distinctive attributes.

•  Graduates with embodied leadership and intellectual outlook.

•  Graduates that are highly valued and competitive.