Sime Darby Scholarship

Yayasan Sime Darby is the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Sime Darby Property Berhad and Sime Darby Berhad.

YSD in a Nutshell

Over the years, the Foundation has expanded its wings from offering scholarships to outstanding and deserving individuals to funding impactful conservation, outreach and development programmes.

All You Need to Know: Yayasan Sime Darby

  1. Business related courses:
    • Finance
    • Accounting
    • Economics
    • Sales and Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Business Studies
    • Communications
    • Human Resources/ Psychology
    • International Business Trading

  2. Engineering and Sciences related courses:
    • Mechanical/ Civil/ Electrical/ Electronic/ Mechatronic/ Automotive Engineering
    • Actuarial Science
    • Mathematics/ Statistical/ Data Science
    • Computer Science
    • Agriculture Science
    • Environmental Science
    • Plantation Technology
    • Plantation Management
    • Environmental, Health & Safety
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Quantity Surveying
    • Landscape Architecture
    • Architecture
    • Town Planning
*Scholarships for courses other than those mentioned above are not available.
  • Malaysian;
  • Age 18 years old or below;
  • Obtained at least 7 As (A+ and A only) for SPM 2020 examination;
  • Total monthly gross household income of RM11,000 and below;
  • Active participation in extracurricular activities, sporting events and community service;
  • Strong leadership qualities through various leadership positions held in school and societies
  • YSD Excellence Pre-University United Kingdom Scholarship Programme Application Form
  • PDPA Form (will be provided with the application form)
  • Photocopy of IC of Applicant
  • SPM Slip
  • Parents’ Income Declaration
*All must be Certified True Copy
Fill in the application form which can be accessed through the application portal
  • Stage 1: Online application through the scholarship website
  • Stage 2: Online Ability Test (Numerical Reasoning Test & Verbal Reasoning Test)
  • Stage 3: Online Assessment Centre (Case Study Presentation)
  • Stage 4: Final Interview with Board of Trustees including CEO of Yayasan Sime Darby
  • Why do you choose Yayasan Sime Darby?
  • Why do you want to pursue this field of study?
  • Why should we choose you?

Scholar Articles

“Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure". The articles below will guide you through the ins and outs of applying to these prestigious scholarships, so that you can successfully attain one!


Embarking on a journey of becoming a Yayasan Sime Darby scholar

Long way to go, but fortune favours the bold!


My YSD Journey: An Insight

Getting Sime Darby's scholarship.