Beyond financial aid, what support does MARA offer for students studying abroad?

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MARA support for students studying abroad goes beyond financial aid by including an Arabic language pathway for entry requirements.

MARA said it would help Mohamad Solihin pursue medical studies either at Al-Azhar University in Egypt or at Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus (USMKK) under MARA sponsorship. For the Egypt option, MARA will provide a pathway that includes an Arabic language course to meet entry requirements before he begins his studies. MARA also indicated it prioritises high-achieving students from underprivileged backgrounds, particularly those who have lost a parent, so financial hardship does not block further education.
MARA will fund medical study options in Egypt or at USMKK under sponsorship
MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the agency would explore the best option for Mohamad Solihin’s medical studies. The options discussed were Al-Azhar University in Egypt or Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus (USMKK), with both routes described as being under MARA sponsorship.
For Egypt, MARA will provide an Arabic language course to meet entry requirements
If Mohamad Solihin chooses to go to Egypt, MARA said it will help provide a pathway that includes an Arabic language course. The stated purpose of the course is to meet the entry requirements before he begins his studies at Al-Azhar University.
MARA’s wider support focus targets high-achieving students from underprivileged, parentless backgrounds
MARA said it prioritises high-achieving students from underprivileged backgrounds, particularly those who have lost a parent. In this case, Mohamad Solihin was described as an orphan, and MARA framed its focus around ensuring that financial hardship does not prevent such students from continuing their education.
The public fundraising effort is separate from MARA sponsorship but tied to the same study goal
Mohamad Solihin’s teachers at MRSM Jeli launched a fundraising effort, and applications for assistance were also submitted to multiple agencies, including MARA. The report also provided a Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd account number, 03120027878649, for members of the public who want to contribute towards his studies.

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