KUALA LUMPUR: Maxis has announced the return of its Maxis Scholarship Programme 2022 to assist young Malaysians achieve academic aspirations and contribute to the nation.
It has been Maxis' commitment to continue investing in the nation by supporting communities – from students, women, entrepreneurs and lower income communities – through its passion for education.
As part of the telco's investment for the next generation of women, STEM, leadership and innovation talents, Maxis chief human resources officer, Natalia Navin said that the company had received positive responses regarding the scholarship programme.
"We are really pleased to see such a positive response to our Scholarship programme since we launched it back in 2020. Our goal is to continue supporting young Malaysian talent in building sustainable skill sets, so that they can stay ahead and relevant in this fast-changing tech-driven landscape. This is a fantastic and timely opportunity for students, so we encourage candidates to apply today," said Navin.
There are three categories of the Maxis scholarships:
1. Maxis Women in Tech Scholarship: For young women to pursue undergraduate studies in different tech fields.
2. Maxis Tech Scholarship: For those passionate about technology and innovation to pursue their undergraduate studies in various fields of technologies.
3. Maxis Young Leaders Scholarship: Providing bright students a platform to propel them into a leadership trajectory, as well as champions of innovation and change.
Last year, 15 individuals were awarded the Maxis scholarships following a rigorous selection process involving assessment, group activities and interviews.
Maxis Women In Tech scholar Farah Dayana Durra Jamil, shared that the benefit she received as a Maxis scholar is more than just financial aid.
"I was thrilled to be selected as a Maxis scholar last year and to have the opportunity to build my skills in the tech field. Apart from the financial aid, internships offer exposure to the latest technology, with support from supervisors, fellow scholars, and the Young Talent Team to become the best versions of themselves. They equip us with new knowledge that can help us unleash our potential," she said. Farah Dayana is currently a student of Universiti Malaya studying Computer Science and Information Technology (Software Engineering).
Another scholar, Roy Ng Zhan Lok who is a recipient of Maxis Tech Scholarship studying Mechanical-Electronic (Mechatronic) & Robotics Engineering at Monash University Malaysia said he applied for the scholarship to help his family because he knows a STEM degree can be financially burdening.
"I was looking for a scholarship to alleviate the financial burden of my family, as pursuing a STEM degree is very costly, especially from a reputable university. I came across the Maxis Scholarship Programme and it was a golden opportunity. The experience has left an imprint as to how much Maxis values its talent due to their close collaboration with us."
Submissions of applications are currently open until Sept 12, 2022.
Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria and find out how to apply at https://www.maxis.com.my/en/about-maxis/career/maxis-scholarship-programme/