Scholarships & Honours Night 2025: A Celebration of Achievement and Community Spirit
On Saturday, 22 November 2025, DISTED College proudly hosted its annual Scholarships & Honours Night, an evening that radiated pride, gratitude and inspiration. This special occasion brought together students, parents, faculty, sponsors and distinguished guests to celebrate academic excellence and the generosity that makes these opportunities possible.
In his opening address, President Dato’ Lim Si Boon expressed heartfelt appreciation to the sponsors whose support continues to transform lives: IK Meek Family, Dato’ Seri Stephen Yeap, Si Wu Education Trust, Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia – Tun Endon Scholarship, and DISTED College. He highlighted the outstanding achievements of 2024 scholars in the Cambridge A-Level examinations, including Ooi Jing Wen (IK Meek Scholarship) with 3A and 1A*, Chesney Cha (Si Wu Education Trust) with 4A*, and Visalatshe (DISTED Alumni Scholarship) with 1A and 2A*. Students on the President’s Honours List were also recognised for their consistent and exceptional performance.
The evening was made truly memorable by heartfelt speeches from scholarship recipients. Jessica Kaur, representing the Tun Endon Scholarship, shared her inspiring journey of resilience in managing severe food allergies while excelling in her studies. She reminded everyone that “every struggle can be turned into strength when there are people who believe in us.” Jessica also spoke about her involvement in the Mooncake Festival fundraising by DISTED Kelab Penyayang, which raised RM2,050 for the Penang Fo Yi Haemodialysis Society, reflecting the college’s commitment to compassion and community service.
Soo Jia Xun, recipient of the IK Meek Scholarship, spoke candidly about facing multiple scholarship rejections before finding hope at DISTED. “This scholarship is not just financial support, it made us feel seen and believed in,” he said, pledging to pay forward this generosity by contributing to society and inspiring others.
A special highlight of the evening was the congratulatory video address by Dato’ Seri Stephen Yeap, who extended his warm wishes to Ian Chuah Shang Ern for his scholarship achievement. This thoughtful gesture underscored the strong relationship between sponsors and students, and the shared commitment to nurturing future leaders.
As the evening drew to a close, the President’s Honours List was announced. President Dato’ Lim Si Boon personally presented certificates to each recipient, taking time to congratulate them individually. This moment was a proud recognition of students who demonstrated consistent excellence and outstanding performance throughout their academic journey.
At DISTED, events like Scholarships & Honours Night are more than ceremonies. They are affirmations of our mission to nurture excellence and empathy. They strengthen the bond between students, sponsors and the college community, reminding us that education is a shared responsibility and a powerful force for positive change.
Congratulations to all recipients, and heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for making these dreams possible. Congratulations to all recipients, and heartfelt thanks to our sponsors for making these dreams possible.
