BASE Initiative



"Building Futures, Bridging Gaps: Basic Aid for Scholars"

About Us

Here at BASE, we strongly believe that all students deserve a fighting chance in securing scholarships and financial aid, especially those from disadvantaged or underprivileged backgrounds. By improving accessibility towards scholarship info, we seek to improve equity in the field of higher education.

We provide guidance on:

  • CV Building
  • Essay Writing
  • Acing Interviews
  • and more!
We hold dearly to the idea that everyone should be given the opportunity and guidance to apply for scholarships, irrespective of their backgrounds.
Here is a testimonial video of BASE participants last year!

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Scholarships-specific articles with strategies to attain them. Click the buttons below to filter out scholarships by the courses offered.

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Scholar Dashboard

In need of advice? These scholars are ready to have your back! Services from essay-proofing, interview prep to CV building are provided.

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How It Works

Choose Mentor

Select based on expertise, availability, or background

Direct Contact

Reach out via email, Telegram, or Instagram

Get Response

Typically within 1 week of inquiry

Our Services

Scholarship application guidance

Mock interview preparation

Essay proofreading

CV structure review

Course selection advice

Assessment strategies

📌 Important Guidelines

  • Priority given to first-time applicants
  • Mentors respond within 1 week
  • Do not contact multiple mentors for same query
  • Include background info in first message

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Sponsor:

Course:

Ahmad Fahmi Bin Ismal Adlan

Ahmad Fahmi Bin Ismal Adlan

Course: Actuarial Science

Sponsor: YTP-MARA

Current Institution: Kolej MARA Banting (IB)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Essay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Shantosh A/L Tamilchilvan

Shantosh A/L Tamilchilvan

Course: Petroleum Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Erina Natasya

Erina Natasya

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock Interviews
Nafis Hafilin

Nafis Hafilin

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock Interviews
Nur Allya

Nur Allya

Course: Law

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Syazwina Amani

Syazwina Amani

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PNB

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Essay Proof-Reading
Allif Danish

Allif Danish

Course: Law

Sponsor: YTP-MARA

Current Institution: University Malaya

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Liaw Chong Ye

Liaw Chong Ye

Course: Economics

Sponsor: BNM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Durrah Wafiqah

Durrah Wafiqah

Course: ACCA

Sponsor: Yayasan Peneraju

Current Institution: INTEC

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Tun Muhammad Anas

Tun Muhammad Anas

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: FGV

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Kolej PERMATA

Mock Interviews
Tan Zhan Yang

Tan Zhan Yang

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Haris Haziq

Haris Haziq

Course: Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Taylor's College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Sarah Humaira

Sarah Humaira

Course: Accounting

Sponsor: JPA

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan Saad

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Aszreen Aszit

Aszreen Aszit

Course: Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: UTP (Foundation)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Shreya Ashna

Shreya Ashna

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Taylor's College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Zaref Affandi

Zaref Affandi

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: JPA

Current Institution: INTEC (ADTP)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsCV Preparation
Teh Wei Jun

Teh Wei Jun

Course: Mechanical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Wan Rania Azillah

Wan Rania Azillah

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Rabbiqa

Rabbiqa

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Afiqa binti Zainal Hisham

Afiqa binti Zainal Hisham

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: BNM

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Simran Kaur Sandhu

Simran Kaur Sandhu

Course: Accounting & Finance

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock Interviews
Nur Farzana Hazirah

Nur Farzana Hazirah

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Sunway College (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Syaza Nur Afiqah

Syaza Nur Afiqah

Course: Accounting & Finance

Sponsor: Yayasan UEM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Dhiya Allysa Hana

Dhiya Allysa Hana

Course: Medicine

Sponsor: JPA

Current Institution: IMU (Foundation in Science)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Kaiyisah Anati

Kaiyisah Anati

Course: Electrical Engineering

Sponsor: PNB

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Chow Yu

Chow Yu

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: Shell

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMJK

CV Preparation
Amir Fahim Fadzili

Amir Fahim Fadzili

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Cindy Ku Kai Chee

Cindy Ku Kai Chee

Course: Accounting & Finance

Sponsor: BNM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Chen Lit Zhe

Chen Lit Zhe

Course: Law

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: UUM

Previous Institution: SMJK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Emmer Zaqwan

Emmer Zaqwan

Course: Geology

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Wan Muazzamn Syahmi

Wan Muazzamn Syahmi

Course: Economics

Sponsor: BNM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Muhammad Harith Ikhwan

Muhammad Harith Ikhwan

Course: Physics

Sponsor: PNB

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMKA

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Ali Muiz

Ali Muiz

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Danish Deniel

Danish Deniel

Course: Civil Engineering

Sponsor: Shell

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock Interviews
Afif Danial

Afif Danial

Course: Engineering and Management

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock InterviewsCV Preparation
Nurul Nazhifah

Nurul Nazhifah

Course: Computer Science

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Adam Zarif

Adam Zarif

Course: Performing Arts

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock Interviews
Tengku Adam Raid

Tengku Adam Raid

Course: Economics

Sponsor: BNM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: MRSM

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Farah Carmilea

Farah Carmilea

Course: Business & Management

Sponsor: Shell

Current Institution: Koleh Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsCV Preparation
Marissa Dhaniyah

Marissa Dhaniyah

Course: Data Science

Sponsor: FGV

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock Interviews
Madiha Aleya

Madiha Aleya

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Adam Iskandar

Adam Iskandar

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Nur Zulaikha Azharudin

Nur Zulaikha Azharudin

Course: Economics

Sponsor: Yayasan Daya Diri

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock Interviews
Nur Alesha Zahra

Nur Alesha Zahra

Course: Bioengineering

Sponsor: Yayasan Khazanah

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SBP

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Tengku Aiman

Tengku Aiman

Course: Civil Engineering

Sponsor: Yayasan UEM

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-ReadingCV Preparation
Jasmine Hasya

Jasmine Hasya

Course: Economics

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock InterviewsCV Preparation
Sofea Aleisha

Sofea Aleisha

Course: Chemical Engineering

Sponsor: PETRONAS

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-Level)

Previous Institution: SMK

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading
Ayuni Saffiya binti Shahril Nizam

Ayuni Saffiya binti Shahril Nizam

Course: Mathematics

Sponsor: Merit Scholarship

Current Institution: Kolej Yayasan UEM (A-levels)

Previous Institution: Private (SPM)

Mock InterviewsEssay Proof-Reading

Resource Pack

Specially curated by the Base Initiative team, here are resources to equip you with all you need to secure a post-secondary scholarship!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASE?

Standing for "Basic Aid for Scholarship Essentials", BASE is a student-led project providing workshops to aid post-SPM students in applications for pre-university scholarships by public/private scholarship bodies.

What is our aim?

BASE aims to introduce, prepare and provide resources for scholarship applicants. Our sources of information include, but not limited to, past experiences from scholars, official sources and connections.

How do I participate?

BASE holds an annual workshop and we will release our registration form after SPM ends, so keep a lookout for updates on our social media page!!!

What can I expect?

You will have the chance to join talks, sharing booths, and not to mention ask your questions personally to successful scholars. We will also have a personalized session for those who need them.

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