MARA and UPSI provide aid to top STPM student

Lovely Sabana Augustine, a high-achieving STPM student from a low-income family in Kelantan, has received financial assistance and fee waivers to pursue studies at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI).

Following intervention by MARA Chairman Datuk Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, the university granted a special fee waiver. Additionally, MARA, through its Education Foundation, provided RM1,000 in preparatory funds. The student, who achieved a 4.0 GPA despite financial hardships, had previously received support in the form of a laptop and other financial aid from various parties, including the Ministry of Higher Education.