Creador Scholarship for Excellence & Opportunity at APU

Applicable for: 

• 2+ year Diploma programmes
• 3-4 year Bachelor’s degree

STR recipients are eligible to apply and, if selected, may receive 75% to 100% coverage of the remaining tuition fees (after PTPTN deduction).

Applicants from single-parent/guardian households with a monthly income below RM6,000, or applicants whose total household monthly income is below RM8,000, are eligible to apply and, if selected, may receive 50% to 75% coverage of the remaining tuition fees (after PTPTN deduction).

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a Malaysian citizen aged below 20 years at time of application
• Be a graduate from SPM 2025 / STPM 2025 / UEC 2025 or equivalent
• Apply for a 2 year Diploma, or a 3-4 Undergraduate programme at APU
• Demonstrate financial need under STR/B40 or M40 classification and provide all supporting documentation required by APU for verification purposes.
• Exhibit strong academic performance, leadership qualities, and good character
• Maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 throughout the duration of study
• Have no disciplinary records or history of academic probation
• Be eligible for and apply for PTPTN financing
• Agree to comply with scholarship monitoring and engagement requirements
   

Note: The scholarship is highly competitive and offered on a limited basis. Selection is based on eligibility, assessment criteria, and available scholarship quotas. Meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. All decisions made by the selection committee are final.

For further enquiries, email us at creadorscholarship@apu.edu.my 

• Application Submission: 25 May – 15 June 2026
• Screening & Shortlisting: 1 June – 16 June 2026
• Interview Process: 15 June – 24 June 2026
• Final Decision: 26 June 2026

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend one or more interview sessions conducted by APU and Creador representatives.

• Applicants will be evaluated based on:
• Academic achievement in SPM 2025 /STPM 2025 / UEC 2025 or equivalent
• Financial need
• Leadership potential
• Personal motivation and future aspirations

Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents during application:

• Copy of MyKad (Student & Parents/Guardians)
• Academic Transcript/Results
• Proof of Household Income
• Bank Statements (3 months)
• Latest EPF Statement of Parents
• Utility Bills
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable)

Established in 2011, Creador is a leading mid-market private equity firm focused on building world-class businesses across South and Southeast Asia in partnership with passionate entrepreneurs and management teams. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, the firm invests in high-growth companies and works closely with its portfolio businesses to drive innovation, scale operations, and strengthen market leadership. 

Since inception, Creador has raised over USD3.0 billion across six funds and invested in more than 60 companies. Its investment focus spans sectors such as consumer, healthcare, financial services, business services, retail, and education, supported by deep local market expertise, a long-term investment approach, and a strong emphasis on value creation. 

For more information, please visit www.creador.com.