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YBR OFFERING HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING TOTALLING RM12 MLN

12/08/2020 09:17 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 – Yayasan Bank Rakyat (YBR) is committed to the development of human capital through a RM12 million Transformative Education Fund (PPBU) which will enable access to public and private universities by those who are eligible.

It isn’t just aimed at helping middle- and low-income families, but also plays a part in improving skills and socioeconomic status.

“Students are also given support through development programmes that emphasise communication skills, soft skills like teamwork, agility and self-confidence, as well as volunteerism,” said YBR general manager, Norashkin Shaharudin, in a statement today.

She said funding is provided for various fields and to Malaysians aged 18 and above completing a bachelor’s, professional or master’s degree before age 30. Those completing a PhD before age 50 can also apply.

She added that it is for those pursuing full-time study and have achieved a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.00 for the SPM, STPM, matriculation, a diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree, and so on.

YBR was established in 2007 and since then 5,120 students have benefited from an investment of over RM130 million which is in keeping with the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDG) 4 and 8 which are to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all, as well as for decent work and economic growth.

PPBU applications are open now till Sept 18 at the YBR website: www.yayasanbankrakyat.com.my.

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