Send a Refugee Youth in Malaysia to a University

As we wrap up the 2023 year, our HiEd Scholarship program has seen a huge transformation in the last 12 months. We have connected with new donors, brought new programs to assist our Scholar's on their self-development journeys and we have overall expanded our cohort with 16 new Scholars onboarded just last month. 

We will be sharing more about our new cohorts in the coming months so stay tuned! 

Today we want to share a special announcement that yet another one of our Scholars from our very first batch has recently graduated! 

Iqra, just graduated with a BSc in Psychology from a University in Malaysia. Iqra has been very curious about this field and hopes to explore opportunities in the future within Clinical Psychology. She completed her Final Year research project on "The impact of social media on the self esterm of young women" for which she received a A grade. Iqra has worked very hard through out her studies, maintaining a full time job while completing her studies and fulfilling her responsibilities as a HiEd Scholar. 

We admire the resilience and perserverance of young women like Iqra. We are excited to see what the future holds for her and how many young women she will inspire. 

Congratulations to Iqra!

Hey There!

It has been 6 months since our second batch have begun their journey as a Fugee HiEd Scholar! Our Scholars have been busy with their various engagements and studies. In the last few months we have gotten to know our scholars on a personal level and we would like to share a few of their stories with you!

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During the pandemic, one of our Scholars quickly rose to fame for his musical talents. Hau Pi, 21, who prefers the name Oscar, gained popularity for his musical abilities, garnering 100,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel and receiving a Silver Play Button. Oscar plays in his church band and frequently performs at various events. He hopes his lifelong passion for music and directing will one day allow him to support his family so they no longer have to struggle.

Sarah, 24, completed her secondary education at Fugee School and has since dedicated herself to giving back. Using her creative design and communication skills, Sarah volunteers with various refugee-led groups, raising awareness through social media. She was also a teaching assistant at Fugee School, where she recalls developing her creativity by working with children.

As Samaa, 20, pursues her online degree in Astronomy and Planetary Sciences, she is determined to find ways to increase her exposure and collaborative learning opportunities. In January 2023, Samaa attended the 5th Global Malaysian Astronomers Convention at the National Science Centre in Kuala Lumpur. There, Samaa gained insights into the current local and international research. 

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Just a few stories from our driven and passionate Scholars! We hope to bring you more stories on our scholars in our following reports. We thank you for your contribution and we hope you share Fugee's project with your friends and family.