20 deserving students were awarded financial aid worth RM406,141 from Bodhi Meditation Charity Foundation (BMCF) on 3 October 2024.
Teacher Ling Shan of BMCF said in his opening remarks, "For the past eight years, our collaboration with TAR UMT on this charitable project has benefited over 200 students, with accumulated contributions of RM4.45 million. Today, we are delighted to announce a further pledge of RM600,000, bringing the total to RM5.05 million. Life can be difficult, but we believe people deserve a second chance. I am glad to learn that the recipients of the Jinbodhi Bursary Award programme have graduated and gone on to become accountants, teachers, and other professionals. Not only are they doing well in society, but they are also contributing to the nation's development."
The student recipients together with officials from TAR UMT and BMCF
during the award presentation ceremony.
Prof Dato’ Indera Ir Dr Lee Sze Wei, President of TAR UMT, commented, “The Jinbodhi Bursary Award is a meaningful initiative with long-term sustainability. I vividly recall the inception of this programme shortly after I joined TAR UMT. We are grateful to all donors, whatever the size of their contribution, for helping these students realise their dreams.”
The scholarship recipients shared their heartfelt gratitude and highlighted the transformative effect this financial aid has had on their lives. One recipient, Alice Lim Sze Yuan, expressed her appreciation: “Thanks to this financial assistance, I can now focus on my studies and work towards a brighter future. This support is a beacon of hope, inspiring me to give back to society and help others facing similar struggles when I am able to.”
Jinbodhi Bursary recipients (from left) Penny Tay, Ding Qiao Yie, Alice Lim,
Quah Ying Tong beam with hope and determination, ready to transform their futures with the financial support provided.
Penny Tay, is another student from a single-parent family, who shared: “My mother’s recent cancer diagnosis shook our family. She needs regular hospital visits, and I have been working part-time to help. Initially, I wasn’t sure if I could continue my studies because the PTPTN loan doesn’t fully cover my tuition. This scholarship has been a lifeline, reducing our financial stress and allowing me to pursue my studies.”
