10 institutions of higher learning agree to offer more scholarships for athletes

Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek (third from left) chats with representatives of the 10 institutes of higher education after signing the MoU yesterday.

Institutions who have signed up are Allianze University College of Medical Sciences, Berjaya University College of Hospitality, Cyberlinx College, Erican College, HELP University, SEGi University, Sunway University, Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Taylor's University and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman.Currently, three government universities provide for athletes who have completed their tertiary education at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) and the Tengku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (TMISS).According to Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, the courses provided by these 10 institutions are not necessarily sports related but enough to secure their future.