KUCHING: It was such a meaningful achievement for the
Samarahan Education Scholarship Aid Committee (JBBPS) when its first scholar Mohd Zul Zainurieen Abdullah graduated with flying colours recently.
Zul, 25, received his Bachelor of Information Management degree from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) at the university’s 90th convocation ceremony on March 27. He completed the course with a cumulative grade points average (CGPA) of 3.15/4.00.
JBBPS was established in 2016 by Kolej Datu Patinggi Abang Haji Abdillah’s former students of Class SRP 1987 and SPM (1989).
JBBPS advisor, who is also Sadong Jaya assemblyman Aidel Lariwoo said, “We would like to congratulate Mohd Zul Zainurieen and we are very proud of his achievement. His success should be an inspiration to other students as well as parents out there.
“He has proven that hard work, determination and perseverance are a sure formula for success. “Opportunities must be seized and where there’s a will, there will definitely be a way.”
Aidel said the education fund is managed through a joint bank account officially registered under JBBPS.
Apart from a RM30 monthly contribution from its 31 members, JPPBS also received cash donation from non-members through the joint account, he added.
JBBPS has extended its scholarship programme to two more students.
They are Benedict Jerry who is a first-year Bachelor of Chemical Engineering student at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) and Abang Haszali Abang Morshidi who studies Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Politeknik Kuching.
Apart from tuition fees, hostel fees and book allowances, sponsored students also receive personal allowances that are paid monthly to ensure that their finances are managed well.
“I personally think that an education fund like this is very viable and unique, and should be emulated by others especially the many alumni groups out there. The individual contribution may be small but when pooled together we can actually help change someone’s life and even their family too,” said Aidel.
Those who wish to join JBBPS or make a donation may contact its secretary Associate Prof Dr Kartinah Zen (kartinah@unimas.my) or treasurer Aini Yusof (maiffa99@gmail.com).
