KUCHING: Ten outstanding students from Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus were recently awarded scholarships totalling RM56,000 through the Rinwood Awards by Rinwood Pelita (Mukah) Plantation Sdn Bhd.
According to the university yesterday (Dec 12), the scholarship paves the way for the students to further their studies and broaden their horizons.
“The recipients hailed from various secondary schools across Sarawak, including those in Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu and Sarikei.
“The scholarships were awarded to Hii Wei Bao, Yvone Pang Xin Yi, Erika Fong Sui Zi, Wan Yong Wang Cheng, Bryan Lee Qi Fung, Conney Lau Chui Hung, Florence Sii Wei Ren, Dicky Lau Lih Siong, Taryn Then Kai Xin and Sonia D’laila Samsaini,” said the statement.
The scholarships were presented by the chairman of Rinwood’s Education Unit, Hii Wei Wen, during a ceremony held at Swinburne Sarawak on Oct 31.
Hii stressed Rinwood’s commitment to shaping a brighter tomorrow by investing in Sarawak’s youth.
“We believe that supporting young talent is essential to shaping a brighter tomorrow, and we are dedicated to providing opportunities for promising students across Sarawak, especially those from the B40 group.
“To our scholarship recipients, we wish you a rewarding and memorable journey through university. Embrace every experience, and may the knowledge and insights you gain inspire you to give back and uplift your communities in the future.”
Hii added that the scholarship programme highlights Rinwood’s dedication to empowering young talent, particularly those from the B40 group, by providing high-achieving secondary school students with access to tertiary education through the Rinwood Academic Merit Scholarship.
Meanwhile, the director of Future Students at Swinburne Sarawak, Jason Chan, thanked Rinwood on behalf of the university for its generosity and commitment to supporting education and growth for Sarawakian youth.
“These scholarships do more than just open doors to higher education; they provide hope, encouragement, and the promise of a brighter future for each student. To these 10 recipients, we are immensely proud of you and excited to see what you will accomplish.”
Scholarship applications for the next cycle of the Rinwood Awards are now open, with a deadline set for June 30, 2025. Eligible students, including SPM, STPM and diploma holders with strong academic records, are encouraged to apply.
The Rinwood Awards are open to all new Sarawakian students enrolled full-time in an eligible pre-university foundation, diploma, professional course, undergraduate degree, or postgraduate coursework degree programme in 2025.
For further details on the Rinwood Awards, including eligibility criteria and applications, the regional director of Inquota Education Services (IES) Sdn Bhd, Charles Tan, can be contacted at 019-7706127.
For more information on Swinburne Sarawak, visit its website (www.swinburne.edu.my), Facebook page (@swinburnesarawak), Instagram page (@swinburnesarawak), Twitter page (@Swinburne_Swk), TikTok page (@swinburnesarawak), or YouTube channel (Swinburne Sarawak).
