乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 in Malaysia opens applications for the 2025 cohort of 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Young Star Scholarship program
Petaling Jaya, 27 February 2025
Malaysia's national 2025 Budget proposal, with a total allocation of RM421 billion, signals a serious plan to advance economic reforms that aim to expand the tax base and reduce fiscal debt.Leading professional services firm 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 in Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to lifelong learning and educational empowerment through the 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Young Star Scholarship Program, which is now accepting applications. A key program under the 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Education Trust Fund (“ETF”), the Young Star Scholarship program provides financial aid, professional development, and career opportunities to high-achieving accounting and finance undergraduate students from underprivileged backgrounds.
“At 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网, we see learning as a continuous journey-- one that extends beyond the classroom and fuels both personal and professional growth. It is a lifelong journey that opens doors to new opportunities and motivates personal development,” said Foong Mun Kong, Managing Partner of 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 in Malaysia. “Through 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Young Star Scholarship Program, we are investing in the next generation of leaders by equipping them with career defining opportunities, essential skills and experience.”
Since the launch of the 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Education Trust Fund in 2022, 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 has pledged RM5 million over a decade. Each year, approximately RM500,000 is allocated to support 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网’s various scholarship and sponsorship programs, including the Young Star Scholarship. To date, the programs have supported close to 200 beneficiaries. Notably, 71% of these beneficiaries come from B40 communities.
Empowering scholars through education and experience
To qualify for the 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 Young Star Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
? A Malaysian citizen.
? Undergraduate students in penultimate year with at least one full academic year remaining.
? Minimum CGPA of 3.5 in STPM, A-Levels, Foundation, or Diploma.
? Proven leadership skills and active participation in extracurricular activities.
? Background in Accounting and Finance.
? Not presently holding other scholarships.
Successful applicants will receive financial support, guaranteed internship placements and job opportunities at 乐鱼（Leyu）体育官网 in Malaysia upon graduation, sponsorship to complete their Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) qualification and other benefits from the program.
Applications for the 2025 Young Star Scholarship Program are open until 6 April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for the next selection stages. For more details or to apply, please visit kpmg.com.my/educationtrustfund.
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