KPMG IN MALAYSIA OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 COHORT OF KPMG YOUNG STAR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

PETALING JAYA, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Leading professional services firm KPMG in Malaysia reaffirms its commitment to lifelong learning and educational empowerment through the KPMG Young Star Scholarship Program, which is now accepting applications. A key program under the KPMG Education Trust Fund (“ETF”), the Young Star Scholarship program provides financial aid, professional development, and career opportunities to high-achieving accounting and finance undergraduate students from underprivileged backgrounds.

“At KPMG, we see learning as a continuous journey-- one that extends beyond the classroom and fuels both personal and professional growth. It is a lifelong journey that opens doors to new opportunities and motivates personal development,” said Foong Mun Kong, Managing Partner of KPMG in Malaysia. “Through KPMG Young Star Scholarship Program, we are investing in the next generation of leaders by equipping them with career defining opportunities, essential skills and experience.”

Since the launch of the KPMG Education Trust Fund in 2022, KPMG has pledged RM5 million over a decade. Each year, approximately RM500,000 is allocated to support KPMG’s various scholarship and sponsorship programs, including the Young Star Scholarship. To date, the programs have supported close to 200 beneficiaries. Notably, 71% of these beneficiaries come from B40 communities.

Empowering scholars through education and experience

To qualify for the KPMG Young Star Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Malaysian citizen.

• Undergraduate students in penultimate year with at least one full academic year remaining.

• Minimum CGPA of 3.5 in STPM, A-Levels, Foundation, or Diploma.

• Proven leadership skills and active participation in extracurricular activities.

• Background in Accounting and Finance.

• Not presently holding other scholarships.

Successful applicants will receive financial support, guaranteed internship placements and job opportunities at KPMG in Malaysia upon graduation, sponsorship to complete their Malaysian Institute of Certified Public Accountants (MICPA) qualification and other benefits from the program.

Applications for the 2025 Young Star Scholarship Program are open until 6 April 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be notified for the next selection stages. For more details or to apply, please visit kpmg.com.my/educationtrustfund.

SOURCE: KPMG PLT

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Name: Andrew Leong

Assistant Manager, Marketing & Communications

KPMG in Malaysia

Tel: 017-4737042

Email: kaijianleong@kpmg.com.my

Name: Khadijah Zainal

Executive, Marketing & Communications

KPMG in Malaysia

Tel: 011-11468571

Email: khadijahzainal@kpmg.com.my

--BERNAMA