By Azaraimy HHThe first batch of students under the new government scholarship scheme have entered local private tertiary education institutions.
The first intake of government sponsored scholarship scheme for local students started yesterday at Kolej International Graduate Studies (KIGS).
The scheme was announced by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in the monarch's titah on July15, 2011on the ruler's 65th birthday.
Cikgu Mohamad bin Abu Bakar, Kolej IGS Registrar, highlighted the importance of education and training in the future growth and economic development of the country.
Pg Hjh Fatimah binti Pengiran Setia Jaya Pg Hj Abdul Momin, Chairperson of the Board of Directors and the CEO of Kolej IGS, urged them not to waste this 'Nikmat dan Rahmat dari Allah SWT' or God-given opportunity, and the scholarship awarded by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam's Government through the Brunei Economic Development Board and Ministry of Education.
She advised the students to study hard and spend their time at Kolej IGS with dedication and commitment.
"As educators, we are entrusted with the responsibility of moulding and shaping our students, amongst whom are you; the younger generation of this nation, to become future leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and whatever areas that you are interested in."
She said the HELP programme initiated by the Kolej IGS, Holistic Excellence Leadership Programme, emphasises attendance, self-discipline, attire, leadership skills and also competitiveness amongst the different academic groups to vie for the best student and best group award every month.
"The notion of creating such programmes is basically to heighten the level of motivation and to groom the students to prepare themselves to the working environment," she said.
She said the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan approved its degree programmes in collaboration with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia.
Seventy -five students are undertaking two-to-three-year degree programme in Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Information Technology and Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons).
She thanked the government for the strong support and commitment accorded to Kolej IGS, which serves as strong encouragement for the college to provide skilled human resources towards achieving Vision 2035.
