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 remains one of the most powerful forces for transformation. It shapes destinies, unlocks human potential, and creates pathways for young people to rise above circumstance. For many families in our communities, however, higher education remains an aspiration often hindered by financial limitations. This is where the Lions Education Foundation (LEF) continues to stand as a beacon of hope.

Since its inception, the LEF has embodied what it truly means to serve with purpose — extending educational assistance not only to high-achieving students, but more importantly, to academically average yet deserving young Malaysians whose only barrier is financial hardship. This model of empowerment reflects the heart of Lionism: uplifting those who may otherwise be overlooked, and giving them a fair chance to pursue their dreams.

As District Governor, and in alignment with my theme “Everyone Can Serve,” I firmly believe that education is one of the most meaningful forms of service we can offer. When we support a student, we do more than sponsor tuition fees — we are nurturing confidence, dignity, and opportunity. We are enabling a young Malaysian to rewrite their future and, in many cases, transforming the trajectory of an entire family.

For the 2025–2026 term, our district remains fully committed to strengthening the support, visibility, and sustainability of the Lions Education Foundation. I encourage all clubs to take an active role — whether by fundraising, identifying deserving students at the grassroots level, or advocating the importance of education to their local communities.

Every Lion, every club, every small act of solidarity brings us closer to a future where no student is denied an education simply because they cannot afford it. With renewed commitment and collective effort, LEF can expand its reach, deepen its impact, and empower more young lives across Malaysia.

To the Board of Trustees and the dedicated team behind the Foundation — thank you for your unwavering stewardship and compassion over the years. Your work embodies the true spirit of Lionism.

Let us continue to serve with empathy, integrity, and hope. Together, we can light the path forward for the next generation.

Everyone Can Serve — and through education, everyone can succeed.

Lion Sek Jin Han
District Governor 2025–2026
Lions Clubs International District 308-B1 Malaysia


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