Penang Future Foundation has awarded approximately 200 scholarships over the last 2 years. (e/c)

Press Statement by the Chief Minister of Penang Lim Guan Eng in Komtar, George Town on 16 March 2017

Penang Future Foundation (“PFF”) started in 2015 as the Penang State Government’s initiative to aid outstanding and deserving Malaysian youths to pursue tertiary studies in public/private universities in Malaysia. With valuable contribution from the private sector and donors who recognize the importance of education and the need to retain local talents, PFF has awarded approximately 200 scholarships over the last 2 years. Selected scholars come from a diverse range of backgrounds and are enrolled in fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Accountancy and Finance.

Entering its third year, PFF looks forward to provide more opportunities for Malaysians in our effort to overcome brain drain. With this aim in mind, PFF will be offering two categories of scholarship awards beginning year 2017. Under this revamped structure, prospective students may apply to be either a ‘PFF Penang Scholar’ or ‘PFF Mutiara Scholar’.

Interested candidates are advised to check the eligibility requirements for each category. Both categories have different eligibility criteria based on, among others, candidates’ financial background and scholastic record. ‘PFF Penang Scholar’ caters for those with CGPA of 3.67 and above whereas ‘PFF Mutiara Scholar’ is available for applicants whose CGPA is between 3.00 to 3.66. Successful applicants will receive benefits that correspond with the scholarship awarded to them. Detailed information on benefits and terms of the scholarship is available at PFF’s website (www.penangfuturefoundation.my).

Application window for PFF Scholarship 2017 will open from 22 May 2017 to 18 June 2017. Interested students are encouraged to keep a lookout for periodic announcements through the following channels –

(a) PFF’s website at www.penangfuturefoundation.my;

(b) Buletin Mutiara’s distributed free copies; and

LIM GUAN ENG

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槟州首席部长林冠英于2017年3月16日在乔治市光大发表文告：

槟州政府透过创始于2015年的槟州未来基金会，用以帮助品学兼优的学生进入马来西亚国私立大专深造。有关基金会获私人界的支持与捐献，因为他们都认同教育的重要性，更明白留住本地人才的迫切性。职是之顾，槟州未来基金会在过去的两年来，颁发了约200份奖学金。这些得奖的学生来自不同的生活背景，并进入科学、工艺、工程、数学、会计及金融领域就读。

来到第三年，槟州未来基金会希望可以提供更多的机会，以便留住我们的人才，避免这些优秀的学生外流。秉持着这个目标，槟州未来基金会将在2017年起，设置两个组别的奖学金，在这个架构下，不同的学生可按照各自的条件，申请“槟州未来基金会槟城奖学金”或者是“槟州未来基金会珍珠奖学金”。

除了考量候选人的经济状况及学术记录外，各自的组别也拥有不同的资格要求，学生受促详读两个组别的条件要求再做出申请。有关“槟州未来基金会槟城奖学金”将公开予平均累积积分为3.67或以上的学子申请；“槟州未来基金会珍珠奖学金”则公开予平均累积积分在3.00至3.66的学生申请。申请成功的同学，将获得各自组别规定的奖金完成学业。众学子可浏览槟州未来基金会官网(www.penangfuturefoundation.my)，以了解相关奖学金的内容与条件。

槟州未来基金会将从2017年5月22日起至6月18日，开放申请有关奖学金。任何有兴趣的学子，欢迎留意以下管道以便掌握最新资讯：

(a) 槟州未来基金会官网 www.penangfuturefoundation.my;

(b) 免费赠阅的《珍珠快讯》; 以及

林冠英