FWD Takaful Berhad (FWD Takaful) has announced the first scholarship recipients for its FWD Takaful Scholarship Programme. The scholarships were awarded to 11 students with extraordinary dedication and commitment to their studies. All the students have successfully gained entry into local universities.
Launched in 2021, the FWD Takaful Scholarship Programme is open to deserving students in Malaysia, especially those from B40 families (household income below RM5,000) who need financial aid to pursue their education at institutions of higher learning.
The scholarship programme aims to develop skills and sustainable talent for the takaful industry by promoting and encouraging young talent to take up studies in Takaful, Shariah, Actuarial Science, Islamic Finance and Information/Digital Technology.
Salim Majid Zain, FWD Takaful’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “At FWD Takaful, the emphasis we place on education and human capital development reflects our dedication to changing how people feel about takaful.
We aspire to develop and enhance the capacity and skills of the country’s youth to shape the industry’s professionals. With the FWD Takaful Scholarship Programme, underprivileged students can embark on their tertiary education journey, which will act as a significant springboard to becoming future leaders in their respective areas of study.”
