Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (Huawei Malaysia) and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) have recently entered into a partnership to establish a sponsorship programme. This initiative aims to provide financial support to deserving and eligible Malaysian students who are pursuing higher education at the university.
As part of the agreement, Huawei Malaysia will generously sponsor six students, offering them financial assistance to cover their tuition fees for the year. This will be applicable to the fees of the first semester in cases where the sponsored student has already moved on to the second semester.
This program is available to Malaysian citizens who are currently in their second to fourth year of studies at UTM. To be eligible, students must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.20.
Having the Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA), Huawei Certified ICT Professional (HCIP), or Huawei Certified ICT Expert (HCIE) certification will give students an edge when being considered for the sponsorship programme. Individuals who are chosen for the Huawei Seeds for the Future programme, Huawei Sales Elite Challenge, and other Huawei training programmes will receive preferential treatment during the selection process.
After graduating, sponsored students will have the opportunity to start a fulfilling career with Huawei, where they will be expected to serve for at least two years.
Prof. Ts. Dr. Ali Bin Selamat, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni) of UTM, expressed his support for the programme, emphasising the importance of collaboration between leaders in the technology sector and academic institutions. He highlighted the need to produce highly qualified workers who play a crucial role in the country’s success. UTM and Huawei have a strong and enduring partnership focused on delivering advanced education and hands-on experience to UTM students and graduates, ultimately shaping their future. This collaboration fosters creativity and economic progress while also enhancing graduates’ understanding.
Huawei Malaysia Vice President of Human Resources Mr Choh Yau Meng emphasised the critical importance of collaboration between academic institutions and industry in preparing the future workforce, stating, “By leveling the playing field in terms of opportunity to higher education, we are unearthing talent and addressing skill mismatches. Through proactive engagements and a shared commitment to excellence, academia and industry can work in tandem towards collectively supporting successful educational outcomes that will in turn, be a key to the nation’s digital transformation goals.”
In addition to the sponsorship programme, Huawei Malaysia has been actively involved in various talent development initiatives, including the establishment of Huawei ICT Academies in various public and private universities nationwide to assist in the cultivation of high calibre ICT professionals.
Since 2021, Huawei Malaysia has produced 54,000 talents through the Huawei ASEAN Academy and has exceeded its target of producing 50,000 digital talents in Malaysia by 2025.
