Upholding A Legacy
For more than half a century, the Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation has been empowering youth from diverse backgrounds to become the next generation of leaders for Malaysia.
Our Tunku Scholars can be found in every corner of Malaysia making an impact through education, business, healthcare, science, technology, the arts and more. These Scholars are committed to shaping a better future for themselves, their community and our country, Malaysia.
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We have proudly supported
students
1146
through higher education access, scholarship, and employability programmes to build a better future for themselves, their community, and the country.
Closing The Gap
Scholarships
FutureReady
554
455
184
Our Impact Over The Years
As a Foundation, we are committed to full transparency and accountability to the public. Annually, we also publish our financial statements audited by the National Audit Department and our updated reports of our impact thus far.
Note: Our past financial reports were only available in Malay. However, starting from 2022, our Annual Report and financial statements are now available in both English and Malay. The 2024 annual report will be made available by August 2025. In the interim, if you have any specific inquiries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
Transitioning to Higher Education:
Closing The Gap
Through the Closing The Gap programme we have supported more than 550 Scholars to unlock ~RM21 mil in scholarships and reach higher education, with your support we can impact more students across Malaysia.
554
554
Closing The Gap Scholars since 2017
220
220
Closing The Gap Scholars in higher education*
61
61
In top 200 global universities*
~ RM16 million
Total financial aid unlocked by Closing The Gap Scholars as of March 2024
Thriving in Higher Education:
Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarship
455
455
Tunku Scholars funded
since 2007
85%
85%
of Tunku Scholars received a job offer within 6 months of graduating
87
87
Tunku Scholars
currently supported
15%
15%
of Tunku Scholars pursued their postgraduate studies within 6 months of graduating
~ RM50 million
Estimated value of Tunku Abdul Rahman Scholarships awarded since 2007
Succeeding in Society
FutureReady
137
137
University Students
36
36
Public and
private universities
100
100
Students from B40 households
RM230,000
Total value of education grants awarded to all FutureReady program participants
Scholar Stories
For insight into some of our scholars including their work, livelihoods, and their involvement in the YTAR community, see their stories below.
2018 Closing The Gap Scholar
Chong Pui Shi
JPA Scholar
The Kinabatangan Trailblazer
Razman bin Durhan
Affin Hwang - Tunku Scholar 2020
Delayed, Not Denied
Sara Salimi
Tunku Scholar 2020
Create More Nation Builders.
Partner With Us.
Together, we can empower and support a new generation of Malaysian leaders in shaping a better future for themselves and for all communities as a whole.
Become A
Sponsor
A sponsorship of RM120,000 allows a Tunku Scholar to achieve their educational dreams and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Make A
Donation
Support a Scholar’s higher education journey or stretch your ringgit further by contributing to our endownment fund.
Partner
With Us
Accelerate the development of our Scholars by providing personal development, career and networking opportunities.
