To further expand the ethnic language learning programme, Yayasan Bank Rakyat ( YBR ) and Sultan Idris Education University ( Upsi ) recently signed a momentous memorandum of understanding (MoU) to provide education convertible financing (PBBU) to 30 students per year. This five-year collaboration between YBR and Upsi will start this year with a total value of RM7.5 million. The ethnic languages to be given focus are Kadazandusun , Semai and Iban .
Sponsored students will continue their studies for a Bachelor of Education (Ethnic Language) with honours. The maximum funding for a student is up to RM50,000, including tuition fees, subsistence, and early study assistance. The MoU provides an opportunity for cooperation and positive academic engagement between YBR and Upsi to achieve mutual benefit
Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)
YBR Upsi Education Financing Ethnic Language Learning Mou Kadazandusun Semai Iban