The Lions Club of Subang Jaya is 25 years old in November 2007 and 30-plus members are mostly professionals at the top of their professions, senior executives in the corporate sector, and successful businessmen. It’s our compassion and concern for the welfare for our fellowmen that motivates us to allocate our precious time, energy, and resources to help others in need. The Club and the members have received numerous awards and recognition for our contributions to society and to Lions Club International. Our strong fellowship tradition and excellent leadership are the reasons for our Club’s excellent standing in the movement.
The Lions Club of Subang Jaya - FC Yap Scholarship Fund 2008 for UTAR under-graduates in memory of our beloved late member, Lion Yap Foo Cheow (Lion FC Yap).Lion FC Yap, a distinguished Lion, was well known for his fondness for youths and for education; and for his compassion for the less fortunate. This Lions Club of Subang Jaya - FC Yap Scholarship Fund 2008is to build upon the legacy created by Lion FC Yap, to continue with his works of philanthropy, and to represent a show of solidarity amongst the members of the Club.
The Club’s aim is to advance and improve the quality of life of the less fortunate, especially the youth, directly and indirectly; and to help alleviate their needs and sufferings, in the form of financial assistance for their education. Two scholarships worth RM9,000 will be given out to deserving UTAR final year students. This is to subsidize the needy and talented students by sponsoring their tuition fees and living expenses
Closing date is on 14 March 2008.
Scholarship Name
Lions Club of Subang Jaya - FC Yap Scholarship 2008
Field Of Study
Full-time under-graduate students at UTAR.
Eligibility
Malaysians only
Must not be bonded or be a recipient of any scholarship/financial assistance from other organizations or institutions.
Full-time under-graduate students at UTAR; .
Scholarship Value
Two scholarships worth RM9,000 will be given out to deserving UTAR final year students. This is to subsidize the needy and talented students by sponsoring their tuition fees and living expenses.
How to apply
To ensure that the most deserving students are selected for the scholarship awards, the following attributes will be considered: Academic achievements (SPM, STPM, UTAR, etc..), Financial standing of family, Character of candidate, Extra-curricular activities, Leadership qualities.
Interview
Candidates short-listed shall undergo interview(s) by members of the Scholarship Sub-committee of the Lions Club of Subang Jaya. Certificates, testimonials, documents of identity, etc should be brought along to the interview.
Application
Applications, providing relevant details pertaining to the above 5 attributes, are to be submitted to the Head, Department of Student Affairs, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman by 14 March 2008. The heading of your application should be: Lions Club of Subang Jaya - FC Yap Scholarship
For further information, please consult Ms Tian Peak Lim, Head of Student Affairs, UTAR or visit Lions Club of Subang Jaya - FC Yap Scholarship 2008
