Three outstanding UTAR students were recently awarded the prestigious UTAR Media Scholarships, namely the UTAR-The Star Education Fund and UTAR-Sin Chew Daily Education Fund. The scholarships stem from a collaboration between UTAR and leading media organisations, Star Media Group Berhad and Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad.
The recipients of the scholarships were Lee En Xin, a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours student who was awarded the UTAR-The Star Education Fund; Hong Thien Gen, a Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking student who received the UTAR-Sin Chew Daily Education Fund; and Tan Jia Sheng, a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Actuarial Science student who was also awarded the UTAR-Sin Chew Daily Education Fund.
Designed to support academically gifted students in financial need, the scholarships covered full tuition fees for the three recipients, easing their financial challenges and enabling them to focus entirely on their studies. This initiative reflects UTAR’s unwavering commitment to making quality education accessible to all deserving students.
At the 2024 scholarship award ceremony, organised by Star Media Group Berhad and Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad, the recipients conveyed their heartfelt appreciation for the invaluable opportunity.
UTAR Vice President for Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong (right) presenting the scholarship award to Lee
UTAR-The Star Education Fund recipient Lee shared, “Receiving this scholarship is a dream come true. I am truly grateful to UTAR and The Star for this incredible opportunity and for believing in my potential. I hope to use this chance to give back to the community in the future.”
Hong (second from left) with UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat (second from right)
Hong, a recipient of the UTAR-Sin Chew Daily Education Fund, expressed, “This scholarship is more than just financial aid; it is a recognition of my hard work and a motivation to push further. I am deeply thankful to UTAR and Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad for believing in my potential.”
Tan (second from left) with UTAR President Ir Prof Dato’ Dr Ewe Hong Tat (second from right)
Tan, another recipient of the UTAR-Sin Chew Daily Education Fund, said, “I am deeply thankful to UTAR and Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad for believing in my potential.”
The collaboration between UTAR, Star Media Group Berhad, and Sin Chew Media Corporation Berhad highlights the power of media institutions in shaping society beyond news and journalism. By investing in education, these organisations are nurturing the next generation of professionals who will contribute significantly to the nation’s development.
UTAR continues to expand its scholarship offerings through meaningful partnerships, ensuring that more students, regardless of their financial background, have the opportunity to pursue their academic dreams. These scholarships not only recognise academic excellence but also provide a stepping stone for students to achieve greater success in their respective fields. Aspiring students seeking financial aid are encouraged to explore the various scholarships available at UTAR here.
Congratulations to the three UTAR students for this well-deserved recognition, and may their academic journeys inspire many more to strive for excellence!
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