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. Living up to her name became a personal quest, and the key to achieving it was education.
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
This section includes scholarship online applications for high school, undergraduate, and graduate scholarships awarded each year by the Faridah Awang Scholars Program.
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
Dr. Faridah Awang has over 32 years’ international experience of business, technology, and higher education fields. She earned a Ph.D. in Workforce Education Program Leadership and Administrative Training from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, USA.
DR. MARCIA A. ANDERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER
Dr. Marcia A. Anderson is a professor emerita at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (SIUC). She has taught undergraduate and graduate professional teacher education and business education classes since joining the SIUC faculty in 1975.
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MR. HAFIZ NOR RAZAK, MBA, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER
Hafiz spent much of his adolescent years in southern Illinois and central Kentucky. Graduating near the top of his high school class, Hafiz decided to attend the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY, on a full academic scholarship majoring in Pre-Medicine and minoring in Communications.
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WHAT'S NEW
The Power of Education: Six Steps For Your Success
“An education is something no one can take from you, and you never know what the future holds.”
Accepting Scholarships Applications
The Faridah Awang Scholars Program, Inc. (FAScholars) officially began accepting applications for the 2020 merit- and need-based scholarships through Friday, May 1, 2020.
FAScholars FAQs
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. How does community service increase my chances of receiving a scholarship? How will the scholarship fund be disbursed? And many more. . .
