2nd Article IPTS : College gives RM1.6mil in scholarships

For SPM school-leavers: Professor Dr Hashim (right) presenting a mock cheque of the college’s contribution to MIC to Devamany (in red batik shirt) during the cheque presentation ceremony at University Malaya recently.

     METROPOLITAN University College (KLMUC) contributed RM1,560,000 to help deserving students during the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Scholarship Day held in Universiti Malaya recently.

KLMUC Vice-Chancellor Datuk Professor Dr Hashim Yaacob presented the cheque to Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk S.K. Devamany.

“We see this as an opportunity to contribute back to society by allowing the students who excelled in their studies to obtain higher education,” said Datuk Hashim Yaacob.

“More importantly, this scholarship will help KLMUC to fulfil its corporate vision to contribute to the progress of humanity and the advancement of knowledge.”

   The MIC scholarships are available from March 24 at all its Seminar Halatuju Lepasan SPM which will be held in Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Pahang, Perak, Kedah and Selangor.

All eligible SPM school-leavers can apply for the scholarship to further their studies.

The MIC Scholarship is a joint effort by the National MIC Youth Higher Education Bureau with 1Malaysia Indian Student Movement (1MISM).

   In conjunction with the March to June 2012 intake, KLMUC has developed the ‘Discover U Personality’ test to help SPM school leavers to match their personality with their future careers.

Students can play the “Life’s a Trip” game at the KLMUC microsite www.DiscoverU.com.my to find out more.

   KLMUC currently offers more than 50 courses under seven faculty schools.

Students can pursue courses in Media Studies, Built Environment, Health Science, Art & Design, Engineering & Information Technology, Business & Management as well as Hospitality & Tourism.

   For details, contact KLMUC via SMS to KLMU TAGN NAME STATE to 36600 or Toll-free line to 1800-88-5588. You can also visit KLMUC’s website at www.klmu.edu.my.