Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (“HWUM”) students have successfully raised over RM100,000 for noble causes through the EmPOWER 2023 crowdfunding project this year.
A total of 40 student groups, comprising more than 400 students, initiated the EmPOWER 2023 crowdfunding project with the aim of raising funds for 12 deserving charitable organisations and non-profits.
This initiative is aligned with the theme of “Creating a Sustainable, Equitable, and Enjoyable Future.”
The twelve (12) beneficiaries include:
- Kids Scuba Diveheart Malaysia
- Lang Tengah Turtle Watch
- FUGEE School
- Malaysian Federation of the Deaf
- Malaysian Mental Health Association
- MERCY Malaysia
- Nicol David Organisation
- Paws Animal Welfare Society
- Malaysian Association for the Blind
- Persatuan Kebajikan Ti-Ratana Malaysia
- TFM Foundation
- Yayasan Chow Kit
The crowdfunding project was launched on January 26, 2023, and ran until May 10, 2023, using the simplygiving.com platform. It forms a part of HWUM’s EmPOWER programme, which aims to develop students’ competencies in Leading Self, Leading Teams, Leading Communities, and Leading Enterprises, shaping them into purpose-driven leaders of the future.
These competencies are cultivated through experiential learning in the following six (6) key domains:
- Global Citizenship, Leadership & Impact
- Emotional Intelligence, Resilience & Happiness
- People Skills
- Creativity, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Employability & Industrial Relevance
Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi, HWUM Provost and Chief Executive Officer, stated, “The EmPOWER programme is one of HWUM’s distinctive positive education initiatives. It is a structured four-level programme aimed at future-proofing graduates, unleashing their potential, and preparing them to make a difference in an uncertain world as purpose-driven leaders.”
He added, “To all participating students, we are immensely proud of your hard work and your ability to translate your purpose into a positive impact on the world, regardless of its scale. Remember that even the smallest efforts can make a significant difference. Your achievements and the positive change you have brought about have touched and inspired numerous individuals, including myself.”
Applications for HWUM’s July 2023 and September 2023 intake are currently open. High Achievers Scholarship are available for students.
For more details on High Achievers Scholarship and other scholarships, please contact HWUM’s education consultants: https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/visit/chat-with-an-education-consultant.htm
For more information on Heriot-Watt University Malaysia and its world-class programmes, kindly visit https://www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/study/courses.htm – BACALAHMALAYSIA.MY
