By UOW Malaysia 

Each year, prominent Malaysian institutions collaborate with the country’s two largest English and Chinese newspapers, The Star and Sin Chew Daily, in a strategic initiative to provide Education Fund Scholarships, sponsored by partner institutions, to deserving students. In the 2024 scholarship cycle, 29 partner institutions, including UOW Malaysia, contributed to the Star Education Fund and the Sin Chew Daily Education Fund.

These scholarships, available on the newspapers’ respective websites, allow interested and eligible students to apply directly. Applications are reviewed, and shortlisted candidates undergo an interview process conducted by a panel consisting of the newspapers’ selection committee and representatives from the partnering institutions.

On 26 February 2025, 81 deserving students were awarded scholarships valued at RM5.78 million from the Star Education Fund, while 42 students received scholarships worth RM2.4 million from the Sin Chew Daily Education Fund on 28 February 2025.

UOW Malaysia students who were proudly awarded the scholarships are:

Star Education Fund Scholarship

• Lakeishaa Mackender Edward (Diploma in Computer Studies)
• Low Qi Man (Diploma in Culinary Arts)
• Lee Yong Sin (Bachelor of Hospitality Management [Hons])
• Yong Wen Qi (Bachelor of Communication [Hons] in Media Production)
• Chloe Teh Zi Ern (Bachelor of Accounting & Finance [Hons])

Sin Chew Daily Education Fund Scholarship

• Tan Zhi Yan (Diploma in Communication and Media)
• Liew Li Tian (Bachelor of Communication [Hons])

Representing UOW Malaysia at both award ceremonies was David Tai Yew Keong, Senior Manager, Admissions and Bursary. This strategic initiative not only benefitted the students but also enhanced the reputation and credibility of all participating institutions, showcasing their commitment to supporting education and fostering future talent.