The One Academy Offers RM 1 Million Scholarship To SPM / STPM Students

Since its inception 10 years ago, The One Academy strives to provide the best training and guidance to young aspiring designers in an effort to help contribute to the future development of the nation not only in the area of art but also in the area of new media.

The academy also seeks to award talented creative individuals who might contribute greatly to the nation should their talent be honed from the start. In its effort to recognise these talents, The One Academy will be holding its second Merdeka Day Scholarship Award in conjunction with Malaysia's 44th Merdaka Day celebrations.

Last year, more than 300 secondary school students from all over Malaysia submitted their entries for the Colourful Malaysia Scholarship Award which was also held in conjunction with the Merdeka Day celebrations.

Like the inaugural award, this year's award is also opened to secondary school students who are currently in Form Four, Five or Six.

Students who are interested in participating in the award are required to submit their entries through their school's art teacher or counsellor to the organizer by 27 August 2001.

Entry forms may be obtained from The One Academy or respective art teachers.

Winners of the award will receive scholarships to pursue a 3-year Diploma course in either Multimedia Design, Digital Animation, Advertising & Graphic Design, Illustration & Comics or Interior Design at the academy after their SPM / STPM exams.

According to Principal Tatsun Hoi, the objective of offering the scholarships is to create a pathway for the aspiring designers to achieve their dreams of becoming professionals and leaders in the art & design industry.

It also aims to provide an opportunity to these students to pursue a tertiary education in higher learning institutions regardless of their race, religion and background.

“It is our commitment to the people of Malaysia. Since 1993, we have been offering various scholarship awards that had helped numerous students achieve their chosen career and become successful in it,” Tatsun said.

Moreover, the theme of the award, which revolves around ‘being Malaysians’, will instill a sense of pride among the students on the achievements and the triumph of the nation throughout the years.

“With this theme, we will be able to see the visions and views of the students translated into beautiful pieces of artworks. Hopefully, by instilling a sense of pride among these students, it will encourage them to participate in helping the nation achieve Vision 2020,” Tatsun continued.

For more information on the Merdeka Day Scholarship Award, please contact the academy's Public Relations Officer, Harlym Yeo at

No. 28, Jalan PJS11/28A, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya. Alternatively, please contact Jane Wong or Pureen Tham at 03-56375510.

Email - scholarship@toa.edu.my