apex scholar
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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
…cont’