Kota Kinabalu: Forty high-achieving students will be awarded the Sabah State Scholarship Award of Excellence (ABCNS), the highest academic recognition in the State.
The 34th annual award will be presented by the Chief Minister-cum-Yayasan Sabah Board of Trustees Chairman, Datuk Seri Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor on Aug 1 at the Auditorium Tun Ahmad Raffae, Menara Tun Mustapha.
Yayasan Sabah Director, Dato’ Sri Haji Gulamhaidar @ Yusof bin Khan Bahadar, said ABCNS is a prestigious award given by the State Government through the Yayasan Sabah Group (YSG) to outstanding Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) students.
Gulamhaidar also said ABCNS is a driving force for students to strive for excellence in their academic pursuits.
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“To all recipients, I hope they will use this opportunity and not let it go to waste. They are the chosen ones among thousands of students. As the award celebrates students’ accomplishments, I hope they will continue to work hard to develop into well-rounded individuals capable of meeting the needs of the current job market.
“Thus, I believe the award will serve as an impetus to produce not only academically brilliant students but also responsible individuals who contribute positively to society,” he said.
Presently, 484 recipients of ABCNS have completed their studies, while another 213 are still studying.
“With another 40 students receiving the award this year, the ABCNS recipients will be pursuing various courses from a wide field of studies aligning with their career goals and the rapidly changing knowledge-based economy,” he added.
Since its establishment nearly 60 years ago, YSG has been fulfilling its mission to uplift the quality of life of Malaysians in Sabah.
Since then, YSG has been moving forward and remains steadfast, contributing to the efforts of the State and Federal Governments in developing the State, particularly in education.
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