LIONS EDUCATION FUND - DISTRICT 308 B1 MALAYSIA

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Message From The Chairman

THE BEGINNING

The year was 2010 when Dato’ Yeow Wah Chin was the District Governor of Lion District 308B1 Malaysia that he mooted the idea to launch an education fund to help financially poor students to complete their tertiary education. Coming from a poor family himself, Dato’ Yeow knows very well the challenges facing these students and the only way to move out of the vicious cycle of poverty is through a tertiary education. With a vision to set up an education foundation to help the poor students in the institutions of higher learning, the lions of the district responded enthusiastically and within a short span of six months a sum of more than rm1.0 million was raised. A charity foundation was later registered under the Companies Act of 1965 with a board of trustees to administer the fund. Tax exempt status was also granted by the government for this foundation known as Lions Education Foundation.

THE PRESENT

Since its incorporation the foundation had extended financial assistance to 95 students and the fund set aside is RM1.49m. A special feature of the Foundation is that financial assistance is granted to academically average students who are from poor family. Generally a sum of up to RM10,000.00 a year is given to deserving cases to cover tuition fee, examination fee or living expenses. Currently the students are pursuing their studies in various institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. Among the courses pursued by the recipients of the Foundation are as follows:- Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery, Bachelor of Business Administration, Diploma in Banking and Finance, Diploma in Creative Arts and Design, Diploma in Economy and Management, ACCA, Bachelor of Culinary Arts & Food Management, Diploma in Multimedia Technology, Diploma in Hotel Management, Dietetic just to name a few.

THE FUTURE

There is a need for a bigger pool of financial resources so that we can reach out to more deserving students. We have visited some institutions of higher learning and these institutions are helping us to identify qualified students for this financial assistance. We are ready to do more if adequate resources are available. With our management expertise and the volunteering culture of the Lions organization we are confident of reaching out to help more needy students. Our goal is to increase the number of recipients to at least 150 in the next 2 years.

ID DATO’ YEOW WAH CHIN DSTM DIMP
CHAIRMAN
LIONS EDUCATION FOUNDATION

MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2025-2026

Education is one of the greatest gifts we can offer to humanity. It empowers individuals, transforms families, and builds stronger communities. Every deserving student should have the opportunity to pursue higher education, regardless of financial circumstances.

The Lions Education Foundation of District 308 B1 is a shining example of Lions’ commitment to changing lives through compassion and service. Since its establishment under the visionary leadership of PID Dato’ Yeow Wah Chin, the Foundation has enabled many deserving students to fulfil their academic aspirations and create a better future for themselves and their families.

As Lions, our mission goes beyond meeting immediate needs—we invest in people, nurture hope, and develop future leaders. Every contribution to the Foundation is an investment in human potential and a lasting legacy that will benefit generations to come.

As District Governor, I sincerely thank our donors, trustees, Lions Clubs, and every Lion whose generosity and dedication have made this noble mission possible. Your unwavering support continues to inspire hope and transform lives.

Our District theme, “Unity Through Diversity, Together We Serve,” reminds us that when we unite with a shared purpose, we can accomplish extraordinary things. Let us continue to strengthen the Lions Education Foundation so that more deserving students can receive the opportunity they need to succeed.

Together, let us open more doors to education, empower more young minds, and create a brighter future for our communities and our nation.

Thank you.

Lion Raymond Ho Eng Chong
District Governor 2026–2027
District 308 B1

LEF application criteria

Qualification
The applicant must be a Malaysian pursuing full time education and gained admission into any private or public institution of higher learning (Colleges/Universities) in any academic disciplines in Malaysia excluding drama, singing artists, beauty and the like.
Education
The Institution of higher learning must be recognised by the Ministry of Education of Malaysia.
Academic Records
The applicant must possess consistent and satisfactory academic records and/or active participation in extracurricular activities in school.
Applicant age limit
The applicant must not be older than 20 years for Diploma programmes and not older than 25 years for Degree programmes.
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Parents combined income
The combined income of the parents must not exceed RM30,000 per annum.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ID Dato’ Yeow Wah Chin
PCC Wong Chang Wai
Chuah Theong Yee
DG SEK JIN HAN