The HOPE Initiative

Harnessing Opportunities for Pathways in Education

This name emphasizes creating various routes and opportunities for financially disadvantaged students to achieve their educational goals. It suggests a focus on providing multiple avenues for success.

A collaboration with top-tier universities and colleges to offer access and affordable education to students from B40 and M40 communities through a combination of scholarship and financial assistance.

Scholarship ranges from 50-100%

Participating Universities & Colleges

List of Programs and Scholarships

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)

  • Diploma in Mechatronics Engineering
  • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Petroleum Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science (Cybersecurity)

Brickfields Education Group

Comprising Brickfields Asia College, IACT College, Reliance College, University Malaysia of Computer Science & Engineering (UNIMY) and Veritas University College 

  • Foundation in Law
  • Foundation in Business
  • Diploma in Media & Communicaton
  • Diploma in Broadcasting & Films
  • Diploma in Business
  • Diploma in Culinary Arts
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Diploma in Information Technology (Cybersecurity)
  • Diploma in Robotics & Automation
  • Diploma in Digital Marketing
  • Bachelor of Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Accounting & Finance
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood (Conventional)
  • LLB (Hons) University of London (3+0)
  • UK Transfer Degree (Law) (2+1 Route)
  • UK Transfer Degree (Business) (2+1 Route)

HELP University

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

MAHSA University

  • Foundation in Science
  • Foundation in Business
  • Foundation in Arts
  • Certificate Programmes
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours
  • Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons)

Sunway University

  • Sunway Foundation in Arts
  • Sunway Foundation in Science & Technology
  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Finance
  • Victoria University Bachelor of Business

    • Accounting
    • Banking & Finance
    • Financial Risk Management
    • International Trade
    • Management and Innovation
    • Marketing
    • Supply Chain & Logistics Management
    • Accounting + Banking & Finance
    • Financial Risk Management + Banking & Finance
    • International Trade + Supply Chain & Logistics Management
    • Marketing + International Trade
    • Marketing + Management & Innovation

Taylor's University

  • Diploma in Culinary Arts
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours
  • Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Interior Architecture
  • Bachelor of Interactive Spatial Design (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Digital Construction Management
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) in Advertising and Brand Management
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) (Digital Media Production)
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) in Public Relations and Event Management
  • Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) in Public Relations and Marketing
  • Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Honours)
  • Bachelor in Accounting (Fintech) (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Finance and Economics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Business (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business and Marketing
  • Bachelor in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Performing Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Culinology
  • Bachelor of Culinary Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of Patisserie Arts (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Events Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Hospitality Management (Honours)
  • Bachelor of International Tourism Management (Honours)

University of Cyberjaya

  • Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
  • Bachelor in Creative Multimedia
  • Bachelor of Art (Hons) in Graphic Design (Advertising)
  • Bachelor of Multimedia (Hons) in 3D Animation

Objectives of The HOPE Initiative

Creating Routes and Opportunities

Providing Financial Aid

Support Development Opportunities

Strengthening Relationship

Ready to Apply?

List of Programmes and Scholarships

The List of programmes under the HOPE Initiative, intake dates, number of scholarships available, fee amount waived by the University or College and the remaining amount payable by student is listed below of this Agreement.

The selection process will be jointly managed by a Joint Selection Committee, ensuring transparency and fairness. The criteria will include:

Qualified applicants will be invited for a face-to-face or an online interview between applicant and the Joint Selection Committee.

Closing Date for Application is one month before the intake date for the programme you are applying for, whichever is earlier unless stated specifically on each programme.

1. Purpose & Scope

The Education Access Partner is authorised solely to promote awareness of AMMA Foundation’s scholarship and financial assistance programmes to eligible students under its care and supervision, and to facilitate outreach in accordance with AMMA Foundation’s mission, values, and guidelines. This designation does not confer authority to approve, endorse, select, or guarantee any scholarship awards.
 

2. Permitted Activities

The Education Access Partner undertakes to:

a) Share accurate, up-to-date information on AMMA Foundation’s education assistance programmes as provided by AMMA Foundation;

b) Refer interested and potentially eligible students to AMMA Foundation through prescribed channels;

c) Encourage ethical, transparent, and non-coercive engagement with students and guardians;

d) Protect the dignity, welfare, and best interests of students at all times.

3. Prohibited Conduct

The Education Access Partner shall not:

a) Represent itself as an agent, decision-maker, or approving authority of AMMA Foundation;

b) Collect any fees, commissions, donations, or inducements from students or families in connection with AMMA Foundation programmes;

c) Misrepresent eligibility criteria, benefits, outcomes, or selection processes;

d) Use AMMA Foundation’s name, logo, or materials in a misleading, defamatory, political, or commercial manner;

e) Promise or imply guaranteed outcomes, preferential treatment, or influence over selection decisions.

 

4. Safeguarding, Ethics & Compliance

The Education Access Partner undertakes to:

a) Comply with all applicable laws, child safeguarding standards, and data protection requirements;

b) Obtain appropriate consent from parents/guardians before sharing any student information with AMMA Foundation;

c) Maintain confidentiality of personal data and use it solely for the stated purpose;

d) Promptly notify AMMA Foundation of any safeguarding concerns, conflicts of interest, or material issues arising in the course of outreach activities.

 

5. Use of AMMA Foundation Brand & Materials

Use of AMMA Foundation’s name, logo, and materials is permitted solely for approved outreach purposes and in accordance with brand guidelines issued by AMMA Foundation. No modification or co-branding is permitted without prior written approval.

 

6. Term, Review & Revocation

AMMA Foundation Education Access Partner recognition takes effect from the date of issue of certificate and remains valid for the duration of the Partner’s recognition, unless earlier revoked. AMMA Foundation reserves the right to review, suspend, or withdraw the Education Access Partner designation at its discretion in the event of non-compliance or reputational risk.

 

7. No Agency or Legal Relationship

Nothing in this recognition creates an agency, employment, joint venture, or financial relationship between the parties. The Education Access Partner acts independently and bears sole responsibility for its own operations and conduct.