LION-PARKSON FOUNDATION AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

Kuala Lumpur, 23 August 2019 – For the 29th year running, Lion-Parkson Foundation (LPF) awarded scholarships totalling RM400,000 to 10 students for the entire duration of their studies based on their academic performance, extra-curricular activities and leadership qualities. 

 
The awards were presented by LPF Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng witnessed by LPF Trustee, Datuk CS Tang and the students’ families and friends on 23 August 2019. The undergraduates received scholarships worth RM10,000 each per annum. 
 
Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng in her speech said, “The awards are in line with Lion Group’s aspiration to contribute to the country’s educational and human resources development in order to achieve economic growth. We hope that our contribution will help the students to be free of financial worry and be able to focus on their studies and participate in activities to develop their leadership qualities”. 
 
Including the latest scholarship holders, the Foundation has sponsored a total of 468 students through various sponsorship programmes worth RM10.9 million. In addition, the Foundation has also contributed another RM27.8 million towards other causes, making a total contribution of RM38.7 million todate.
 
For further information, please contact Ms Quah Le Ching, Corporate Communications Department at tel. no. 03-21420155 ext 2505 or fax no. 03-21428409