The Star Fund Education Scholarship 2015

This one is for school-leavers looking for some education funding.

Right off The Star page..

Every year, The Star collaborates with the best educational institutions, both local and abroad, to award deserving students a chance to pursue a higher education. These scholarships cover a wide range of fields and disciplines, from entry-level courses to postgraduate education, professional studies to vocational training.

The best thing is the scholarship are all bond-free.

ELIGIBILITY

Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age. *except for postgraduate courses
Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.
Not bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other educational institutions or organisations.
Possess reasonably good result in SPM / UEC or equivalent (for Foundation / Diploma courses).
Possess reasonably good results in STPM / UEC or equivalent (for Degree courses).


TO APPLY

Download the form here.
Complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit it with the required documents to the stated address.
Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission into respective institutions separately.
Only shortlisted scholarship applicants will be notified.


CLOSING DATE

Completed applications must reach:

The Star Education Fund
c/o Star Publications (M) Bhd
Menara Star
15 Jalan 16/11 Section 16
46350 Petaling Jaya Selangor

within two (2) weeks after the release of SPM or STPM results. Late applications will not be considered.

For further enquiries, email edufund@thestar.com.my or call 03-7967 1388 ext. 1642 / 1643


LISTING of approved colleges

Brickfields Asia College
A-Level (Arts)
LLB (University of London)
Equator College, Penang
Diploma in Graphic & Multimedia Design
Diploma in Interior Design
Diploma in Fashion Design Technology
Diploma in Fine Art


Check out The Star for more colleges and other/further details.

Good luck!


By the way, this may be useful to know:

March 3
PUTRAJAYA: THIS year's Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results will be released on March 3, about two weeks earlier than the before. Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh announced this yesterday after a meeting with several key stakeholders in private higher education.
- www.nst.com.my/node/40826

Need help with organizing an educational tour?

Are you tasked with organizing a study tour for students or a society? Logistics for such an event can be a daunting affair if you have not done it before plus if it is for a big group. There is a ton of things to look into from air-ticketing and ground transportation to food and lodging, site visit arrangements, and other nitty-gritty stuff.

Fortunately nowadays there are companies that can take care of educational travel logistics leaving you with more time for other aspects of the tour.  If you need such a service, visit passports.com for educational travel services. You would be glad you did. 

NUS terminates Alvin Tan's scholarship

Source: The Star

So, the verdict is out on disciplinary action on sex blogger, Alvin Tan.

The National University of Singapore (NUS) has terminated the scholarship of sex blogger Alvin Tan.

The Straits Times reported a source as telling it that the Asean scholarship holder was not expelled but will have to pay full, unsubsidised fees as a foreign student should he want to conclude his final year of studies at the NUS Law School.
More..NUS terminates sex blogger's scholarship

Friday Frolics - The Mountain Test + Alvin Tan & Vivian Lee

Hey, it's their bodies, flaunt if they want to, flaunt if they want to.. Just taking a cue from this old number, It's My Party. (Isn't You Tube amazing?)

Are we making a mountain out of a molehill in the Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee episode? In case you have no idea what I'm talking about, this pair of lovebirds have been sharing their normally-behind-closed-doors sexcapades online. They first shared pictures on their Facebook pages and last month set up and uploaded photos and videos onto their blog. The blog, Sumptuous Erotica, is no longer public. however. You'll need to register to get on it now - a small price to pay if you're interested, I'd say.

Both of these individuals are adults, and educated. Alvin is an Asean scholar, final year in law at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and has a business going in Malaysia, while Vivian graduated in business studies, and now job-hunting. So, leave them be, people! They know what they want.

Talk about mountain, this week's frolicking is The Mountain Test. No, nothing close to what Alvin and Vivian are doing. Just a good old-fashioned personality quiz to tell you something more about yourself. Enjoy!

Happy Friday, everyone!

You Are an Optimist

You are thoughtful and responsible. It's rare that you find yourself in a bind. You are good at finding balance in your life. You rest when you need to, but you also know that too much rest is dangerous. When you get tired, you slow down at first... but then you usually get a second wind! You are happiest when you reflect on what you have to be thankful for in your life. Happiness is a choice.

The Mountain Test

100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Children Full of Life - A Must-watch video

If only teachers across the world are like Mr Toshiro Kanamori who truly understands what teaching children is all about and who certainly made a positive difference in the lives of his students.

This is a must-watch video, especially for teachers. Thanks to Pandabonium who allowed me to 'borrow' it from his site.

"In the award-winning documentary Children Full of Life, a fourth-grade class in a primary school in Kanazawa, northwest of Tokyo, learn lessons about compassion from their homeroom teacher, Toshiro Kanamori. He instructs each to write their true inner feelings in a letter, and read it aloud in front of the class. By sharing their lives, the children begin to realize the importance of caring for their classmates."



I don't know about you but I had to stretch for tissues. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Depressed wife sits through hubby’s classes

Here is a beautiful real-life story I read in The Star:

AN 80-year-old professor from China's Jiangsu University of Science and Technology brings his wife, who is suffering from depression, to his classes so that he can take care of her while giving his lectures, Sin Chew Daily reported.

The professor would seat his wife in the last row of the class before he starts his lectures.

She would listen to his lectures but sometimes, she would walk up to the professor.

The professor would apologise to his students before bringing his wife to her seat and continue his lessons, it reported.

The news about the professor and his wife has been circulating on the Internet and the news has touched many Netizens.

However, some wondered why the professor has not retired at the age of 80.

According to the university, the professor was re-hired because he gave good lectures and the students liked to attend his classes.


So sweet, don't you think?

Toxic art - Portraits using Pills

Celebrities make popular subjects for art, in any medium. These celebs don't need introduction. Besides being famous in the entertainment arena, one thing they have in common is that they are no longer with us. Gone too soon, indeed! What did they all succumb to? Take a closer look at the images below and you might get a clue. Click on them to enlarge for a better view.

Amy Winehouse

Michael Jackson

Heath Ledger

Great works of art, don't you think? These portraits are created by a U.S.-based artist, Jason Mercier, using colorful medications, as part of a series of mosaics inspired by celebrities who battled drug abuse.

Rehab-star Amy Winehouse died at the end of last month, bringing to an end her well publicised battle with crack cocaine, heroin and alcohol. We all know what happened to Michael Jackson and Heath Ledger.

So sad..



Source: Dailymail.co.uk

Malaysian student is Microsoft Word 2010 World Champion

Malaysian student Clement Ng Chwin Chiat emerged world champion after he won a competition in mastering Microsoft Word 2010.

Clement Ng Chwin Chiat bagged a US$5,000 scholarship in the 2011 Worldwide Competition on Microsoft Office that attracted about 228,000 participants from 57 countries who competed to demonstrate their mastery of Microsoft Office products.

Certiport, the leading provider of certification exam development, delivery and programme management services, and organiser of the competition named the student as the winner at a ceremony in San Diego, California, on Tuesday.

Champions for other categories are Chen Xing of China in Microsoft Excel 2010, Japanese Mizuki Terao (Microsoft Word 2007), Briton Rebecca Rickwood (Microsoft Excel 2007) and Taiwanese Liao Yu-Xuan (Microsoft PowerPoint 2007).

Winners would hold the title of "World Champion".


Source: The Star..Malaysian student emerges world champion in Microsoft Word 2010

Raising purr-fect kids - Tiger Cubs

We have sometimes come across stories of high-achieving children and wondered how they do it. In all instances, nothing succeeds without hardwork and some sacrifice. Here is another story featured as one of the top stories in The Star today. This is especially good reading for moms-to-be and moms with small children. Some lessons to take away perhaps..

ESTEPHE and Perrine Corlin, twins aged 10, were in Kuala Lumpur recently to visit their mum’s family, and to promote their new book The Roar Of The Tiger Cubs to help raise funds for their favourite charity project. The children reside in Hong Kong with their Malaysian mother and French father.

Estephe and Perrine shot to fame when they sat the Cambridge University International General Certificate Secondary Exam (IGCSE) Mathematics for 16-year-olds last November, and scored As!
More..Raising purr-fect kids.. The Star

Looking for School Scholarships?

For most families, it can be financially-challenging putting a child through college especially if a child is enrolled in a private university whose cost could be double that of a public university. Nowadays, a lot of colleges, universities, and foundations are offering all kinds of scholarships and grants for eligible students. Scholarships are also offered by various foundations, organizations, and even multi-national companies.

If you have a child entering university or a student looking for one of the many available pre med scholarships, here is a site that will be useful for you. School Scholarships provides comprehensive information on college scholarships and financial aid to students completely free. It also has tips and advice to help students earn scholarship or grants for college in the U.S.. You will find Athletics scholarships, Family scholarships, Subject scholarships, State scholarships, Grants and more.

Scholarships for minorities are also included. There are African American scholarships as well as scholarships for left handed people. Yes, left handed people are considered minorities, so are tall people with towering physiques.

In the U.S., there is a significant number of scholarships available for a wide scope of career interests and covers a good cross-section of criteria. School Scholarships makes your scholarship hunt easier. They have listed scholarships and grants grouped according to location, field of study, specialized degree, and minorities. Aside from these, athletic scholarships and company-sponsored grants are also included. You can also find helpful information on application procedures and requirements.

With such a great number of scholarships offered by institutions and organizations, it's not hard to imagine anyone excelling in his chosen field. Let School Scholarships kick-start it for you!

TutorVista - Best Online Tutoring

With academic education getting more and more competitive, understanding lessons taught in the classroom is essential for scoring high marks. Attending tuition packs in more understanding of the lessons with tutor attention and help. Time constraint being an issue these days with students getting more involved in activities, online tuition saves commuting and provides more time for lessons and professional help.

Tutorvista has been helping students from K12 to college get through their education with high grades and subsequently better careers. Reviews for Tutorvista have been very positive. ConsumerSearch ranks Tutorvista Best Online Tutoring. Ed Tech Review, a Technology publication for teachers, has this to say in its Reviews for Tutorvista: Tutor Vista is a Powerful online tutoring tool. For yet another good review, read Wikipedia's TutorVista Review.

The above should be reason enough for you to enroll your kids with TutorVista. If nothing else, providing them with an environment whereby they can understand their lessons better eliminates the stress and struggle they have to get through otherwise. All parents want the best for their children. So do you, I'm sure.

Walden University offers online programs

Are you having doubts of signing up for a university education because it would involve you leaving your home and/or family? Nowadays, joining a university program need not be done at a brick-and-mortar institution of higher learning. With university programs available online, earning a degree is a lot more possible and with less obstacles.

Walden University is one such institution of higher learning that offers online certificate and degree programs in a wide selection of disciplines including Communication, Counseling and Social Services, Education, Information Systems and Technology, Nursing,
Psychology and more.

Education ensures a better future and signing up to further one's education is a step in the right direction. Online programs play a major role in enabling more people to improve on their academic qualifications. Want to know what's happening around the world in terms of education and higher learning? The Chronicle is a fantastic source of news and updates on everything related to the topic of education.

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) Certification

CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) created by Cisco Systems, Inc., is a certification program designed to improve the skills of professionals in home and small office networking. A certification as a CCNA has become one of the most sought-after network certifications. Such a certification can help you land a better job in networking or to increase the salary in your current job.

If you are looking to become certified as a CCNA, here is one website you'd want to have close at hand. CCNA.com is a free CCNA community resource where you can find information on CCNA to know more about it. There is also a CCNA Q&A that answers all the questions you may have.

The site also has information on CCNA training as well as CCNA boot camp which is conducted by Intense School which offers a Dual Certification CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician) and CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) training & certification. You will also find on the site sample examination questions to give you an idea of past year questions which you can practise on.

Why choose Intense School? Every student is prepared for class by being given study material prior to the start of the training course along with assistance from expert Cisco instructors and mentors throughout the course. Through exercises using remotely accessed pods of genuine Cisco equipment and hands-on practice, students' skills are greatly increased. The CCNA site will help you on your path to CCNA certification.

Beauty and Hair schools

"Give me a fish, you feed me for a day. Teach me how to fish, you feed me for live." Some wise Chinese sage said that, I think.

It is often believed that if one has a skill, one is set for life or rather a better chance at a better life. A colleague of mine is wise enough to pick up a few certifications. She's a certified private secretary, knows how to tailor clothes (and she does tailoring for colleagues), and she's even graduated from a hairdressing school. One talented lady, she is.

Hairdressing is a good trade. In fact, it is a great trade, one that can allow one to be his or her own boss. If you are in the US in the Wichita area, and are considering going into training to become a hairstylist, you might want to check out the Regency Beauty Institute where they have one of the best if not the best hair schools in Wichita.

Available in 19 different states in the U.S., The Regency facilities are fully-equipped and fabulously—designed to mirror upscale salons. Their program is comprehensive so you'll learn everything you need to learn about the beauty business. They offer full-time as well as part-time classes. The school even helps students with placements, so there's no telling where your career in beauty can take you. Indeed, The Regency is one Cosmetology school with a difference.

Not Everyone is a Math Expert

These days, tuition fees for school children can make up a big portion of a household's expenditure. Ever thought of getting your kids enrolled with an online tutor?

Math can be a challenging subject for some students and having a dedicated Math tutor available any time he is needed would be a great help for any student needing Math help. At Tutornext, they have Math tutors online 24/7 readily available for students to connect to whenever help is needed.

Getting help in understanding algebra, calculus, pre-calculus, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, etc., from a reliable online Math tutor and a Math problem solver would not only alleviate your child's stress, it would also help your child ace the subject.

Tutornext.com provides high-quality one-on-one supplemental education for K-12 and college students. Their Assignment Help and Online Tutoring services are convenient and affordable. Students can connect to a tutor as often as they need help. Why not have your child sign up for their free online tutoring for an assessment.

Math tuition available online

If you are looking for tuition for your kids, you may want to check out this online tutor service. Tutornext.com provides high-quality one-on-one supplemental education for K-12 and college students for all subjects and there hundreds of tutors online anytime ready to provide help.

If Maths help is what your child needs, A Math Tutor is available anytime offering Math help around the clock.

Their team of highly qualified Math tutors online make learning fun and easy for your kids where they can get detailed step-by-step explanations for a better understanding of concepts, prepare for important tests and quizzes, improve their grades and get their assignments done on time.

Whether your child needs regular Math Tutoring, Homework Help or some quick assistance in solving Math problems before a test or an exam, an online Math tutor will be on hand to help. Will skilled tutoring, your child will be a Math problem solver himself in no time.

Why not give them a try and have your child sign up for their free online tutoring which your child will find helpful and convenient.

Online Tutoring for K-12 and College Students

The other day at a food outlet at a mall, I overheard two expat moms talking about their schoolgoing children's schoolwork and homework and how difficult it is getting tuition for their children.

They need to know about TutorNext. TutorNext offers K-12 and college students high quality online tutoring and assignment help and they are a leading online tutoring company in the world.

Students mostly face maths problems more than they do other subjects, so online math tutoring is what they need most. The best part is, tutor help is available 24/7.

Not only will students be able to obtain help with regard to maths answers, the highly-qualified tutors at TutorNext will be able to provide students with Precalculus help, statistics help, chemistry help and help with other Science subjects. Tuition for English is also available. All these at the cheapest rates.

Looking for a Job Switch?

Most of us are in a job that does not match what we studied for but we trudge on because it puts food on the table, pays the bills and generally keep us going. Or perhaps we find that the job is not that bad afterall.

Some of us go on to widen our horizons by going back to school to learn a trade, for instance. Or we think we could do better at something else.

These days, there is a lot of career choices. If you find yourself looking at a new direction and are looking for a suitable school, there is a wide selection of technical schools available in the U.S. with disciplines from Arts & Design to Healthcare to Culinary Arts to Aviation.

Check out CollegeSurfing.com and find the school that is right for you. While you are at it, you may be interested to know the types of jobs that pay better or what you can do with the type of education you intend to sign up for.

Online Math Tutoring with Guaranteach

These days students in the U.S. no longer need attend tuition classes with a tutor but can still get tutored, Guaranteach makes online tutoring possible and a better way to learn Math or get Math help.

Lessons are provided by way of videos. Guaranteach has thousands of videos from over 120 teachers and tutors to help a student either stuck with homework, preparing a test or just needing Algebra help. And the best part is, a student can turn to any one of the teachers or tutors for help 24/7.

Realising that every individual learns in a unique way, Guaranteach provides ten different teaching styles from visual to abstract to even tactile to name just three teaching styles. For just $9.95 a month, immediate help is available 24/7.

Want a free trial? Sign up for a trial account to watch up to 5 videos for free. Setup is quick and easy. No credit card required.

Taking Your Piano Playing to the Next Level

Some piano players have difficulty playing without sheet music. If you are one who has a concern reading piano chords, help is on the way.

There is now a complete step-by-step piano improvisation course comprising a set of 6 DVDs that show you easy to understand improvisation tips and techniques that will have you playing like a pro in as little as a month.

The course also includes a binder with improvisation outlines and exercises. That's not all, you will also get two CDs of some 120 sample tracks for guidance and listening pleasure.

With this video tutorial, you will find that learning to read piano chords and piano improvisation are really not that difficult afterall. You can also sign up for some free piano lessons or learn tips on handling piano chords. All this available on PlayPianotips.com. Learn from a professional, get Shortcut Secrets On Mastering The Art Of Improvisation.

Here's a sample of an improvised piece..