Kuala Lumpur, 23 October 2024 – Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad (Bank Pembangunan) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the UK Government’s Chevening Scholarship Programme, offering one prestigious scholarship for the upcoming academic year. This collaboration provides a deserving Malaysian the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree in Finance, Banking, Law, ESG, Sustainability, or Economics at a leading UK university.
The Chevening-BPMB Scholarship empowers outstanding individuals with the knowledge and insight needed to inspire positive change in Malaysia’s financial and socio-economic sectors. By focusing on areas essential to sustainable development, this award nurtures a generation of professionals committed to addressing national challenges throughout their careers.
Roni Abdulwahab, Group Chief Executive Officer of BPMB, said, “At Bank Pembangunan, we believe education is one of the most impactful investments in Malaysia’s future. Our partnership with Chevening provides talented Malaysians the chance to gain global insights and leadership skills that will help shape the nation’s progress. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to nurturing future leaders who, we hope, will contribute to a more sustainable Malaysia.”
David Wallace, Acting British High Commissioner to Malaysia, added, “We are pleased to welcome Bank Pembangunan Malaysia as a partner in the Chevening Scholarship Programme. This is another testament of the strong UK-Malaysia education partnership which saw approximately 12,000 Malaysians pursuing a world-class education in the UK as well as gaining invaluable exposure and experiences along the way.”
The partnership aligns with BPMB’s purpose of delivering impact capital for national development, empowering future leaders with world-class education and skills. By investing in these areas, BPMB reinforces its role in advancing Malaysia’s key sectors and expanding its international presence.
For more information on how to apply, please visit Chevening-BPMB Scholarship.
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About Bank Pembangunan Malaysia
Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad was incorporated on 28 November 1973 as a development financial institution. Owned by Minister of Finance (Incorporated), Bank Pembangunan has been accorded the highest rating of ‘AAA’ by both RAM Rating Services Berhad and Malaysia Rating Corporation Berhad. It is regulated and supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia under the Development Financial Institution Act 2002.
With a Group Total Assets value of RM29.0 billion (as at 31 December 2023), Bank Pembangunan is well positioned to meet the financing and business development needs of Malaysian businesses.
About Chevening
Chevening is the UK Government’s international scholarships and fellowships programme.
Funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and partner organisations, we offer individuals who show potential to inspire, inform, and influence positive change the opportunity to study at a UK university to gain a UK educational qualification. Chevening Scholars study subjects in a diverse range of fields and go on to implement their ideas for positive change in a range of sectors.
Chevening grants awards to individuals with outstanding leadership and influencing skills from around the world, to enable them to experience a period of study in the UK. The programme supports awardees from more than 160 countries and territories.