KUCHING: Sarawakian youth selected for the Sarawak Energy Scholarship Programme 2023 have expressed their gratefulness for being given the chance to further their studies without financial worries.
Fully sponsored by Sarawak Energy, the programme eases the burden of the students and at the same motivated them to strive for academic excellence in their education.
New Sarawak Tribune had the opportunity to interview and gather the voice of Sarawakian youth upon receiving the prestigious scholarship.
CARMEL NATASHA BARNABAS, 19
University of Nottingham Malaysia (Degree in Computer Science)
With the scholarship, it really motivated me to pursue my hope in building the future of Malaysia, most importantly Sarawak. I want to bring up better voices for those struggling in education. And it’s a huge honour to receive the award, and I want to thank my family for their guidance and support, and of course Sarawak Energy.
FEDERIK SAREK PETER, 23
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) (Degree in Civil Engineering)
It’s a great opportunity and I am very thankful to Sarawak Energy as receiving this scholarship is an unimaginable moment to me. Through this scholarship, it will not only help me in terms of financial matters but also in keeping me ahead and uplifting my spirit in striving for good results in my studies as well as sharpening my skill in leadership not only in university but also in my future job later.
ELEANOR DIVIA ERIK, 18
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) (Degree in Electrical Engineering)
I am very grateful for the full sponsorship from Sarawak Energy because it gives me the financial support and I would not have to worry about my expenses during my studies. I hope with this programme, it will keep motivating me in furthering my studies and developing the necessary skills for my future job.
ELISHA VOON WUBIN, 18
Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak (Foundation in Science)
For now, I want to finish my foundation at Swinburne first, then after that I will further my studies. Although I’m still at Swinburne, I’ll be switching to a degree programme and I hope to major in chemical engineering there. I feel very honoured and grateful that they chose me. I remember during the interview, there were some questions that I didn’t answer well, but thank God they were able to see my true potential.
