Penang Future Foundation Awards RM47.7 Mln In Scholarships To 863 Students Since 2015

GEORGE TOWN, June 19 (Bernama) – The Penang Future Foundation (PFF), a talent scholarship initiative established by the Penang state government in 2015, has awarded approximately 863 scholarships worth a projected RM47.7 million to outstanding and deserving Malaysian students since its inception.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the foundation, now in its 11th year, continues to play a vital role in nurturing and retaining talent to support the state’s long-term economic growth and meet the increasing demand for skilled professionals across various industries, and is funded through a blend of public and private sector contributions.

He noted that last year alone, a total of 58 students from diverse backgrounds received PFF scholarships in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Accountancy and Finance.

“In spearheading the state’s growth for the next 50 years and to remain as a focal location for investments, attracting and retaining talents have become even more critical in ensuring a steady pipeline of talents to meet the growing demands by industry players,” he said in a statement today.

Therefore, Chow said PFF welcomes prospective applicants from all over Malaysia to apply for either the PFF Penang Scholar or the PFF Mutiara Scholar scholarship awards.

"The PFF Penang Scholar caters for those with a CGPA of 3.67 and above, while the PFF Mutiara Scholar is available for applicants whose CGPA is between 3.00 to 3.66," he said.

The application window for PFF Scholarship 2026 will open from July 15 to August 5, and interested students are encouraged to keep a lookout for periodic announcements through PFF's website at www.penangfuturefoundation.my.

-- BERNAMA