Applications close on 15 September 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 JULY 2023 – British Council is now accepting applications for the IELTS Prize 2023 in East and South Asia. The annual competition supports IELTS test-takers with up to RM28,000 towards undergraduate or postgraduate tuition fees in English-speaking local or overseas universities.
Since 2011, the British Council IELTS Prize has enabled nearly 360 students across East Asia to pursue their studies at any chosen course in higher institutions around the world, local and overseas, that accept IELTS as part of its admission requirements.
To qualify, applicants must:
a) be 18 years old or above,
b) have taken the IELTS test with the British Council on or after 1 April 2022,
c) hold a minimum overall IELTS band score of 5.5 or above,
d) begin their course from January 2023 to March 2024, and
e) reside in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, or Sri Lanka.
A total of three winners per country will be selected through a competitive application process to receive the cash prize to support their studies. The deadline for submitting completed applications is 15 September 2023.
Heather Forbes, Regional Exams Director for the British Council in East Asia said: “We believe international study and collaboration are key to building a more peaceful and prosperous world for everyone, and we are proud to support these ambitious and dynamic individuals in achieving their goals. The IELTS Prize provides an opportunity for candidates to get the most of their higher education studies and return with fresh insights and new knowledge which they can apply in their home country and to the global communities they feel passionate about. The IELTS Prize is indeed a catalyst in advancing the careers of future leaders.”
Jazreel Goh, Country Director, British Council in Malaysia said: “The British Council is really pleased to provide this opportunity to Malaysian students who can demonstrate their commitment and determination to take what they have learnt from their studies and apply it in their home communities. We believe that studying and living abroad especially is a profound transformational experience which enables students to enjoy self-efficacy, independence, enhance their international awareness and intercultural understanding which help them to become effective global citizens.” Applicants who wish to find out more information about the prize, the application process, and review frequently asked questions should visit https://www.ieltsasia.org/my/ielts-prize
About IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. More than 11,500 organisations globally trust IELTS. These organisations include educational institutions, employers, governments and professional bodies.
IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English. Find out more about IELTS here: www.ielts.org
About the British Council
The British Council is the UK’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. We do this through our work in arts and culture, education and the English language. We work with people in over 200 countries and territories and are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2021–22 we reached 650 million people.
In 2023, the British Council in Malaysia is marking its 75th anniversary, celebrating our commitment to building connections between the UK and Malaysia.
