Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
OVERVIEW
The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation believes that education has the power to transform lives and uplift communities. Guided by the vision of our Founder and Trustee, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO, we give back in meaningful ways by collaborating with partners who share our vision to make quality education accessible to all. We strive to nurture tomorrow’s leaders, empowering future generations to realise their full potential and contribute to a brighter, more progressive, and inclusive future.
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Principles
Giving Back to Society
The conviction at the heart of our Foundation reflects the belief that those who are fortunate should have a higher purpose in life: to uplift others and contribute to the greater good.
Quality Education & Research
We are committed to ensuring all Malaysians have access to affordable, top-tier educational opportunities by partnering world-class institutions.
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Vision in Perpetuity
We are committed to establish a lasting foundation that will endure and evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our society.
Programmes
Our key focus areas are to empower underserved students, address challenges related to urban poverty, promote research excellence, and lead sustainable development efforts in Malaysia and beyond. Through these pillars, we aim to uplift communities, foster leadership, and tackle critical societal challenges, contributing to a brighter, sustainable future.
Community Development
The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation’s community projects are dedicated to uplifting lives by addressing the root causes of social issues and finding sustainable solutions for a brighter future. The Foundation partners like-minded organisations to amplify collective social impact to foster lasting change and empower communities.
Scholarships
The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation offers a wide range of scholarships aimed at increasing access to high-quality education and world-class research. These scholarships empower deserving students to pursue academic excellence, and foster future leaders.
PhD and Research
In pursuit of educational excellence, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation supports world-class, interdisciplinary research through collaborations with leading global institutions. The Foundation empowers students and researchers at Sunway University’s research centres to drive innovation and tackle global challenges alongside the world’s best minds.
Sustainability
We are deeply committed to the sustainability agenda and advancing the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations. Through innovative partnerships and programmes, we foster education and research to address global challenges faced by humanity and the planet.
From Trust to Foundation
Since the inception of Jeffrey Cheah Foundation in 2010, which builds upon the legacy of the Sunway Education Trust Fund that was established in 1997, the foundation has awarded more than RM892 million in scholarships and grants to date, advancing its mission to make quality education accessible to deserving students.
The foundation owns and governs all entities under Sunway Education Group under a not-for-profit structure, which ensures that all financial surpluses are ploughed back into the foundation for research, scholarships, grants, expansion of facilities and recruitment of top-notch academics from around the world.
Tan Sri Dato' Seri Sir Dr. Jeffrey Cheah KBE AO
Founder and Trustee of Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
“The true value of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation is not how it has changed your life, but how it has enabled you to change the lives of others.”
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