30-Hour Famine

30-Hour Famine HELP University Scholarship

Every child has the right to an education, for knowledge empowers. When children are able to make good decisions that help them develop physically, mentally and emotionally, they are setting themselves up for a bright future filled with opportunity and hope. Through education, children can lift themselves out of poverty, and become confident individuals who impact their communities.
World Vision Malaysia believes that everyone deserves an education, and that is not limited to the communities we serve. Closer to home, scholarship opportunities are available to 30-Hour Famine participants wishing to pursue tertiary education.

Through a special collaboration between World Vision Malaysia and the HELP Education Group, a scholarship fund of RM10,000,000 is available for qualified 30-Hour Famine participants to pursue their education with the HELP Group, for entry into the academic years 2022-2024.

Below are the requirements to apply for the scholarship fund. Students (excluding those who have already applied to HELP) who have completed Form 5 or higher are encouraged to apply. Applications are open annually for the stipulated term on a first-come first-served basis and applications are open until 31 December of each year.

Requirements

  • Applicants must have participated in a 30-Hour Famine DIY Camp, 8-Hour Kidz Famine DIY Camp,  8-Hour Parent and Child Famine DIY Camp, the 30-Hour Famine: Home Edition or the Individual/Friends & Family (F&F)/Community Challenges at least once, either as a camper/participant, leader, or a committee member. Past Countdown event volunteers can also apply.
  • Applicants need to have fulfilled the basic academic entry requirements for the particular course of their choice in order to receive the scholarship.
  • Applicants will be screened and interviewed at two separate rounds of selection to determine who will be selected as recipients of the scholarship.
  1.  World Vision Malaysia will screen the first round of applicants.
  2.  Applicants are required to fill up their application form available on the 30-Hour Famine website. Applicants will also need to answer a series of questions provided by World Vision Malaysia.
  3.  A total of 30 candidates will be selected to advance to the second round.
  1.  HELP University will contact the selected candidates.
  2.  Candidates will go through an interview conducted by HELP University.
  3.  HELP University will shortlist and select the 4 successful candidates.

List of pre-university and degree courses

Pre-university courses

  • Foundation in Science
  • Foundation in Arts
  • A-Levels (Edexcel & Cambridge)
    * External exam fees and science lab fees are not included
  • Diploma in Business
  • Diploma in Communication
  • Diploma in Education
  • Diploma in Information Technology
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Marketing

All courses are to be completed at HELP University. Transfer, twinning or joint programmes are not included. Visit HELP’s website (https://help.edu.my/) for more information on courses of study.

  1. HELP University reserves the right to select the candidates for the scholarships.
  2. Candidates must complete the 30-Hour Famine HELP University scholarship and attach copies of their academic results and 30-Hour Famine certificates of participation.
  3. Late and incomplete application forms will not be considered for selection.

Degree courses

  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Accounting)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Entrepreneurship)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Finance)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Hospitality Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Human Resource Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (International Business)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hons) (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business Psychology (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Marketing Communication)
  • Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Media Studies)
  • Bachelor of Communication (Hons) (Public Relations)
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Economics (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Data Analytics)
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Management (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Education in TESL (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Tourism Management (Hons)

All courses are to be completed at HELP University. Transfer, twinning or joint programmes are not included. Visit HELP’s website (https://help.edu.my/) for more information on courses of study.

  1. HELP University reserves the right to select the candidates for the scholarships.
  2. Candidates must complete the 30-Hour Famine HELP University scholarship and attach copies of their academic results and 30-Hour Famine certificates of participation.
  3. Late and incomplete application forms will not be considered for selection.

The World Bank estimates that between 2021 and 2022, roughly 2.7 million additional Sri Lankans have fallen into poverty. According to the World Food Programme’s latest food security assessment of Sri Lanka in 2022, three in 10 households across the country face food insecurity.

3 major factors

affecting livelihoods:

Lack of technology, skills and resources for sustainable livelihoods
A lack of agriculture facilities, technology and skills lead to poor harvests, meagre incomes and reduced food purchasing power
Lack of capacity to respond to natural disasters
Droughts, floods and COVID-19 can disrupt the livelihoods of vulnerable families
Inability to meet food needs
Those with no job opportunities or low household income are unable to meet their minimum food requirements

3 major effects

of poor livelihoods:

Unstable household income
Apart from food insecurity, families with insufficient household income are unable to pay for their children’s education, health needs and more
Many relocate to find work
Low levels of education and a lack of livelihood skills have caused many to move away from home to work as daily wage workers
High rates of malnutrition
Nutritious food cost more. Those who cannot afford it suffer from malnutrition

3 major factors

affecting livelihoods:

Lack of technology, skills and resources for sustainable livelihoods
A lack of agriculture facilities, technology and skills lead to poor harvests, meagre incomes and reduced food purchasing power
Lack of capacity to respond to natural disasters
Droughts, floods and COVID-19 can disrupt the livelihoods of vulnerable families
Inability to meet food needs
Those with no job opportunities or low household income are unable to meet their minimum food requirements

3 major effects

of poor livelihoods:

Unstable household income
Apart from food insecurity, families with insufficient household income are unable to pay for their children’s education, health needs and more
Many relocate to find work
Low levels of education and a lack of livelihood skills have caused many to move away from home to work as daily wage workers
High rates of malnutrition
Nutritious food cost more. Those who cannot afford it suffer from malnutrition
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