Sabahan student makes top 10 list for Global Student Prize
Malaysian student Alesyah Asa has been named a top 10 finalist for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2022.
The 20-year-old construction technology student from Keningau Vocational College, Sabah, is now one step closer to the US$100,000 (RM448,400) award.
The young Murut woman was recognised for her mission to inspire women to excel in traditionally male-dominated, vocational fields.
"I did not expect to be selected as one of the top 10 finalists, but I'm very happy," Alesyah said when contacted by The Star.
If she wins, Alesyah plans to use the prize money to invest in "Eureka Hub" - her science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) project which trains peers and teachers on robotics, drones, 3D printing and entrepreneurship.
She also wants to improve school infrastructure and further develop her project on tackling Covid-19 misinformation.
She added that she would conduct programmes to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education to her community if she wins the prize money.
Alesyah is the sole Malaysian finalist of the prestigious student award given annually to exceptional students who made a huge impact on their peers and the society.
She was selected from over 7,000 nominations and applications from 150 countries around the world.
Chegg chief executive officer and president Dan Rosensweig said it was important to highlight Alesyah's efforts. Read More...
