SOCOE awards scholarships to five top students in Miri
KUCHING (April 28): Five outstanding secondary school students from Miri were recently awarded monetary scholarships to support their education pursuits.
The sponsorships were funded by Sarawak-based technology firm SOCOE Sdn Bhd (SOCOE) under its charitable arm, SOCOE Kasih, which focuses on broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts, prioritising education, sustainable development, and community capacity-building across Sarawak.
According to a statement, the initiative aimed to alleviate the financial burden faced by deserving students, while promoting academic distinction and social responsibility.
'It is hoped that the sponsorship can provide a much-needed boost for the recipients to pursue their fields of interest by covering some of their academic expenses,' said a SOCOE spokesperson.
The recipients received their sponsorships at the fourth edition of the Education, Career and Entrepreneur Fair, which was held at Pullman Waterfront Miri last weekend.
The sponsorships, presented by Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting, underscored the fair's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders to strengthening Sarawak's talent pipeline.
'I am humbled and pleased to have my efforts recognised,' said one of the recipients, who expressed her gratitude for the sponsorship.
'It is encouraging to know that companies are investing in local talents, and giving back to the community by enabling younger generations to fulfil their dream and contribute to a better tomorrow,' she said. education scholarship SOCOE Sdn Bhd students
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