WE HELP OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
WE HELP OTHERS ACHIEVE THEIR DREAMS
HISTORY
Faridah is the Arabic word for unique and exceptional. Dr. Faridah Awang learned that early in life from her grandmother, who raised her, her older brother, and a cousin in a rural community on the southeastern tip of Malaysia.
FARIDAH’S STORY
She came from a poor family in rural Malaysia that often struggled to put food on the table.
Her parents divorced when she was 2, and she was raised by a grandmother who had no formal education.
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The Faridah Awang Scholars Program proudly supports merit- and need-based scholars. Scholars are recognized for their capacity to excel, lead, and serve, as well as their commitment to make a significant impact on their communities and countries.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP
Unlock your potential with FAScholars, Inc. Program! Apply by May 26, 2026, for merit- and need-based scholarships!
GET INVOLVED
We need you! We would like you to take action and join our worthy cause. Together, we can accomplish more and make a difference in the lives of those in need.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
DR. FARIDAH AWANG, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.PRESIDENT
Dr. Faridah Awang is a leading light in business, technology, and higher education, amassing an impressive 33-year international career.
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DR. MARCIA A. ANDERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER
Dr. Marcia A. Anderson is a professor emerita at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC).
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MR. HAFIZ RAZAK, MBA, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER
Hafiz works within Financial Services as a consultant at Capgemini America.
WHAT'S NEW
Celebrating our 2025 FAScholars Recipients
Join us in celebrating the 2025 FAScholars Recipients!
These remarkable first-generation scholars represent the spirit of resilience, leadership, and academic excellence. Their journeys inspire us all to dream bigger and give back to our communities.
2024 Marcia A. Anderson Merit Scholar
Congratulations to Sujana Shafi, a PhD candidate at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, for receiving the 2024 Marcia A. Anderson Merit Scholarship for her work on sustainable consumer behavior.
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