Star Education Fund

Peninsula College Georgetown

  • Diploma in Logistics Management leading to BSc (Hons) in Maritime Business (Logistics) 3+0
  • Diploma in Accountancy leading to BA (Hons) in Accounting & Finance
  • Diploma in Business Studies leading to BA (Hons) in Business Management
  • Diploma in Computer Science leading to BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering or Cyber Security) 3+0

The Star Education Fund scholarship is offered under the collaboration between Star Media Group with Peninsula College Georgetown to provide higher education opportunities to deserving young Malaysians.

Eligibility

  • Malaysian citizens not more than 25 years of age.
  • Excel in extra-curricular activities or active in sports.
  • Not bonded to or in receipt of any financial aid or awards from other educational institutions or organisations.
  • Possess reasonably good result in SPM / UEC or equivalent (for Diploma courses).
  • Possess reasonably good results in STPM / UEC or equivalent (for Degree courses).

Closing Date

Submit the e-Application within two (2) weeks after the release of SPM or STPM results. Late applications will not be considered.

For further enquiries, email edufund@thestar.com.my or call 03-7967 1388 ext. 1466 / 1643

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    Professor Dr Ian Pashby

    Chairman
    Advisor & Non-Executive Director
    Peninsula Higher Education Group

    Professor Ian Robert Pashby graduated from the University of Sheffield (UK) with a bachelor’s degree in Metallurgy and then worked in research and development for Rolls-Royce (aero engines). He joined the Warwick Manufacturing Group at the University of Warwick (UK) as a lecturer, was awarded his PhD for research in the processing of materials and subsequently promoted to Senior Lecturer.

    In 2000, he became Professor of Manufacturing Processes at the University of Nottingham (UK).

    Professor Pashby moved to the University of Nottingham’s Malaysia Campus in 2007 to become Deputy Head. became Pro-Vice Chancellor and then CEO of the campus in 2008. Returning to the UK in 2013, he became Pro-Vice Chancellor at the University of Hull (UK). He moved back to Malaysia in 2017 to lead the Peninsula Higher Education Group as its Group President and in 2024 became the Advisor.