Sunway Community scholars encouraged at get together

The Sunway Education Group welcomed new, existing and graduated Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholars at a lunch gathering recently at Sunway University. The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation Community Scholarships are awarded to budding potentials from Homes and disadvantaged backgrounds to study at Sunway University. A total of 32 scholars have graduated so far since the scholarship first started in 2002. Currently Sunway has 31 community scholars studying in Sunway University. The Jeffrey Cheah Community scholarship is driven by the philosophy of instead of providing fish, the Scholarship teaches one to fish so that one may feed oneself for a lifetime. This scholarship encourages deserving and disadvantaged youth to take the pivotal step to transform their lives for the better.

Candy Lee speaking to her juniors

The lunch gathering was organised with the aim of helping the community scholars get to know each other, for the more senior ones to share and encourage the junior ones in their educational journey at Sunway University.

Matthew Sheu sharing his experiences

One of the current scholars Matthew Sheu who was brought up at Rumah Kids, and who will soon be finishing his degree in B. Sc (Hons) in Information Technology enthused that the scholarship gave him a chance to be exposed to an exciting university life. He shared “University is a time to learn about independence, stress and time management but it is a time of learning more and about making something out of your life.”

The community scholars getting to know each other.

Candy Lee, a community scholar who graduated with an ACCA in 2009 and who is now employed as a Premier Banking Relationship Manager with OCBC shared with her juniors, “Remember where you came from and think about where you are going. Do not give up whatever you do as “after every storm there is a silver lining. Equip yourself to face all challenges of life and promise yourself that you will be the best in whatever you do. No matter what, do not forget your roots and the people who have helped you to be the person you are today”.

“Today, Sunway is at the forefront of education because of the Foundation which was the vision of one man, Tan Sri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah” said Elizabeth Lee, Senior Executive Director of Sunway Education Group. “Through his passion for education, it paved the way for students to realize their own success stories; a vision drawn from his personal story as a successful entrepreneur and trailblazer in industry. I wish all our community scholars a fulfilling learning experience in Sunway. Do persevere to attain success. Work hard and believe in your abilities and make your mark in the world” she added.