A YOUNG person’s potential should not be limited by financial circumstances.
Sharing this belief, Creador and Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) have launched a need-based scholarship programme to help deserving Malaysian students pursue higher education at the university.
Open to Malaysian students, including recent Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) and Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) graduates, the Creador Scholarship for Excellence & Opportunity aims to help recipients develop the knowledge and practical skills needed for their future careers, as well as the confidence, relationships and experiences that will stay with them beyond university.
Creador founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Brahmal Vasudevan (pic) said education can change the course of a person’s life, and often the lives of their families as well.
“There are many talented young Malaysians who have worked hard, have big aspirations and simply need an opportunity. We started this scholarship because we do not believe financial circumstances should determine how far a young person can go.
“If we are in a position to help create that opportunity for deserving students, we believe it is something worth doing. We hope our scholars will make the most of it and, one day, be in a position to create opportunities for others too,” he said in a Sept 14 press release.
APU CEO Datuk Parmjit Singh said beyond access to education, the initiative will allow students to develop the skills, confidence and industry exposure needed to pursue meaningful careers in technology and other high-growth fields.
“We believe talent can come from anywhere. What matters is giving young people the opportunity, support and environment to realise their potential.
“Through the initiative, we hope to open doors for deserving students for whom the cost of higher education might otherwise be a significant barrier,” he said.
Creador Scholarship
Application deadline: Oct 15
- Recognising the academic potential of Malaysian students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, the scholarship provides financial assistance to pursue diploma or bachelor’s degree studies at APU.
- Rahmah Cash Contribution recipients, as well as applicants from single-parent or guardian households with a monthly income below RM6,000, or applicants whose total household monthly income is below RM8,000, are eligible to apply. Successful applicants may receive 50% to 100% coverage of their remaining tuition fees, after PTPTN deductions.
- Applicants must be Malaysian citizens aged below 20 at the time of application, be graduates of SPM 2025, STPM 2025, UEC 2025 or an equivalent qualification, and be eligible for and apply for PTPTN financing.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend one or more interview sessions.
- Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, financial need, leadership potential, personal motivation and future aspirations.
Details: https://www.apu.edu.my/creador-scholarships
With the theme of the article in mind, carry out the following English language activities.
1 Role-play a scholarship interview with a partner. Take turns being the interviewer and the scholarship applicant. Ask questions about the applicant’s academic and extracurricular achievements, reasons for applying and future aspirations.
2 Imagine you have RM10,000 to invest in your future. How would you spend it? Discuss your ideas in groups of five.
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