Scholarships lift education expense worries

Deserving recipients: Eugine Teh, 21, (left) sharing a light moment with Ermieda Syamimi Mohd Hilmi, 21, and Gowri Mogan Kumarappa, 29, after receiving their scholarships from 88 Captains at the Eastern and Oriental Hotel in George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Working 16 hours a week on top of attending classes for his degree programme keeps 21-year-old Eugine Teh’s hands full.

While he has mastered the art of time management, the necessity of working part-time has subtracted hours that could otherwise be devoted to studying or simply enjoying his youth.