The ECM Libra Foundation’s Close The Gap Scholarship Fund is a multi-million dollar scholarship fund for academically and culturally gifted students in ASEAN to live up to their academic potential. Full and partial scholarships are available to students from Year 7 onwards to attend Epsom College in Malaysia – the only international campus of the prestigious Epsom College in the UK.
Located on a 80-acre campus in Bandar Enstek, Negeri Sembilan, ECiM represents British education with a global outlook. Its students have been accepted to the best universities in the world, including Stanford, Cambridge, The University of Tokyo, LSE, Imperial College and many more. We’re confident that our ASEAN bright sparks will be able to excel in this personalised, driven environment.
ASEAN Bright Sparks – A-Level Full Scholarship
The Bright Spark Full Scholarship is available for the Fast Track A-Level Programme at ECiM. Students must have excellent straight-A results, show extra-curricular achievement and must display a genuine need for financial support.
April 2025 Epsom College in Malaysia Tuition & Boarding Fees – Fast Track A-Level Programme
| School & Boarding Fees | RM 103,950 |
The full scholarship covers all school and boarding fees.
Term starts: 14 April 2025
Criteria
● Have completed SPM or the local equivalent, please submit SPM mock exam results
● Achieved straight As in all SPM subjects or local equivalent
● Must be a resident or citizen of ASEAN countries
● Must be at least 16 years of age, below 20 years of age.
● Have had a leadership role in an extracurricular activity
● Means test and interview applicable
How to apply
Complete the application form via the ECM Libra Foundation website, which is to be accompanied by:
● A personal statement of not more than 300 words
● A copy of your most recent academic results
● A copy of your extra-curricular achievements (if any)
● At least 1x teacher’s recommendation
● Parent’s monthly income statement for the last 3 months. Please redact sensitive information.
Download Application Form
ASEAN Partial Academic Scholarships
Partial Academic Scholarships are available for Year 7 – 13 students (not including the Fast Track A-level Programme).
2024/2025 Epsom College in Malaysia Tuition & Boarding Fees
| Year 7 – 9 | Year 10 – 11 | Year 12 – 13 | |
| School Fees (per year) | RM 95,850 | RM 101,230 | RM 103,440 |
| Boarding Fees (per year) | RM 59,700 | RM 59,700 | RM 59,700 |
Partial scholarships will cover up to 50% of school and boarding fees, and will be decided by the ECM Libra Foundation scholarship committee.
Criteria
● Have completed UPSR/ PT3/ SPM or the local equivalent
● Have excellent academic results
● Must be a permanent resident, expatriate or citizen of ASEAN countries
● Must meet the age criteria
How to apply
Complete the application form via the ECM Libra Foundation website, which is to be accompanied by:
● A personal statement of not more than 300 words
● A copy of your most recent academic results
● A copy of your extra-curricular achievements (if any)
● At least 1x teacher’s recommendation
Download Application Form
ASEAN Leadership Scholarships
Partial Leadership Scholarships are available for Year 7 – 13 students (not including the Fast Track A-level Programme), who have leadership, sports, music or entrepreneurial talent.
2024/2025 Epsom College in Malaysia Tuition & Boarding Fees
| Year 7 – 9 | Year 10 – 11 | Year 12 – 13 | |
| School Fees (per year) | RM 95,850 | RM 101,230 | RM 103,440 |
| Boarding Fees (per year) | RM 59,700 | RM 59,700 | RM 59,700 |
Leadership scholarships will cover up to 50% of school and boarding fees. Scholarship amount will be decided by the ECM Libra Foundation scholarship committee.
Criteria
● Have completed UPSR/ PT3/ SPM or the local equivalent
● Have good academic results
● Excel in sports at a state or national level / have an active leadership role in a community organisation / is creative and possesses an active interest in entrepreneurship.
● Must be a permanent resident, expatriate or citizen of ASEAN countries
● Must meet the age criteria
How to apply
Complete the application form via the ECM Libra Foundation website, which is to be accompanied by:
● A personal statement of not more than 300 words
● A copy of your most recent academic results
● A copy of your extra-curricular achievements (if any)
● At least 1x teacher’s recommendation
Download Application Form