YH2 Capital Scholarship – Press Release
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YH2 Capital Management launches YH2 Capital Scholarship Programme
First ever fully funded, bond-free Scholarship for a Malaysian student for undergraduate studies at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge
Singapore/ Kuala Lumpur, 9 September 2019 – YH2 Capital Management today announced the launch of the YH2 Capital Scholarship programme in conjunction with Magdalene College, Cambridge University to fully empower a student in pursuing his/ her dream and passion, without being constrained by financial means or choice of prospective employment.
The YH2 Capital Scholarship programme offers one fully funded, bond-free Scholarship to a Malaysian each year for undergraduate study at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. The value of the scholarship can be up to £200,000 (more than RM1 million) for a four-year undergraduate course.
Mr Tai Yen How, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of YH2 Capital Management, said, “We believe this to be the first ever fully funded and bond-free scholarship exclusively for a Malaysian student to study at the University of Cambridge. This presents a unique opportunity for students to freely select the subject that they feel passionate about, rather than accommodating to whatever scholarship that is available or other practical concerns.”
The selection committee of the Scholarship is looking for an outstanding Malaysian candidate with exemplary academic and personal qualities who will not have the full financial means to pursue a degree at the University of Cambridge without the help of the Scholarship.
“As a Malaysian, my personal experience has also made me realise that there are many talented students in Malaysia that may not have the same access to scholarships to study overseas. This is also in line with our philosophy in life and investment, that we hope to uncover hidden gems and give them a chance to let them shine,” Mr Tai said.
Ms Barbara Yu, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of YH2 Capital Management, said, “We intentionally provided this scholarship as a bond-free scholarship, so that the recipient of this Scholarship can be free to choose their career post-graduation from the University of Cambridge.”
“As a Magdalene alumna and once a recipient of a bond-free scholarship for my undergraduate studies, I wanted to repay the society and pass on the kindness to others who will need such financial help,” Ms Yu said.
Magdalene College has its origins in the year 1428 and is renowned for its eclectic mix of buildings, warm and friendly atmosphere, diverse community, and traditional yet relaxed environment. Magdalene is also one of the smaller Cambridge Colleges that only admits about 105 undergraduates each year, which helps to foster a family atmosphere and sense of close-knit community. Magdalene also has a history of admitting a relatively large percentage of international students.
Lord Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalene College, said, “At Magdalene, we are proud of being a friendly, diverse, and inclusive community, and believe that this is a key contributor to our core mission, which is to support all our members in achieving their full potential. We are honoured to partner with YH2 Capital Management to offer this scholarship to help those with financial difficulties to achieve the best they are capable of and to have the opportunities they deserve.”
Applicants for the Scholarship must name Magdalene College as the College of choice on their application to University of Cambridge and received a conditional offer of a place at Magdalene College. For more information regarding the scholarship and the application procedure, please visit www.yh2capital.com/yh2-capital-scholarship/. Application is currently open and will be closed by February 2020.
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About YH2 Capital Management Pte Ltd
YH2 Capital Management is an investment company founded by Barbara Yu and Yen How Tai. The capital of the Company is 100 percent contributed and owned by its founders. Since there is no outside capital, the investment approach of the Company is very different from typical funds. It takes an owner’s approach to investment, adopting a long-term buy-and-hold strategy and focusing on the business fundamentals of a company. The Company employs a global and multidisciplinary approach for identifying disruptive trends for the next decade and picking the best-in-class businesses that can emerge as the dominant companies of the future. As a result of the owner’s approach and the conviction devoted to each investment, the Company maintains a concentrated portfolio. From 2010 till now, the team has achieved compound annual return of more than 25%, far outperforming S&P500.
About Magdalene College, Cambridge University
Magdalene College has its origins in the year 1428 and has an eclectic mix of buildings, the architectural history of which is a fascinating story in itself. Magdalene College has some 340 undergraduates, 200 graduate students, and over 100 Fellows and other teaching officers. The College also has an administrative and domestic staff of over 120. Magdalene is now among the most evenly mixed of any of the former men’s colleges, with a roughly 50/50 ratio of women to men. Over the past 7 years, the undergraduate intake from state schools has risen by 20%. A thoroughly international community, the College continues to attract a wide range of students and staff from across the world.
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