Honda Dreams Fund

Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/03/2009

hondaThe Honda Dreams Fund is a community project under the Honda Global Philanthropy Initiative. It was first developed in 2007 as part of Honda’s corporate social responsibility in Malaysia. The Honda Dreams Fund project is a joint effort between Honda Malaysia and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – an executive board within the United Nations General Assembly.

The Honda Dreams Fund focuses on helping underprivileged youths by providing them with the opportunity to pursue higher education and skills training in Malaysian colleges, universities as well as vocational institutions. Scholarships are awarded to promising students who fit the selection criteria set by Honda and UNDP. Since its inception in 2007, a total of 40 scholarships have been awarded; 20 in 2007 and another 20 in 2008. The 40 candidates who have received these scholarships are now pursuing their respective courses throughout Malaysia.

Scholarship Name
Honda Dreams Fund

Eligibility

  1. Age between 17 to 24 years old
  2. Have at least completed and passed the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) OR Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia examination (STPM)
  3. Have a combined household income of RM1,500 or less
  4. Medically fit
  5. Not on bond or holding any other scholarship or receiving financial assistance from any other organisation

How to apply
A. Complete an application form.
Click to download form in PDF format: download here
 
B. Complete an essay
In 500 words or less on A4 paper beginning,
"Honda Dreams Fund is the opportunity I have been waiting for to realise my dreams. Since I was young, I have always aspired to be ..."

C. Attach a photocopy of the required documents:

  1. NRIC
  2. Certified true copy of Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and/or Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM)
  3. School leaving certificate (if any)
  4. Other qualifications (if any)
  5. Testimonial / referees (from schools/NGOs/Homes)
  6. EA Form / J Form or any other form that verifies income (if any)

Please send your completed application form, your essay and all relevant documents to:

Honda Dreams Fund
"Human Resource Development through Education and
Training for Malaysian Youth" Project
P.O Box 12544
50782, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For more information, please visit www.honda.com.my/hdf/abouthdf.html