CIMB Foundation

CIMB Foundation was established in November 2007 to implement CIMB Group’s corporate social responsibility and philanthropic initiatives.

The foundation’s mission and strategic intent is to advance its stakeholders and society, through the creation of long-term positive impact that champions community-related socio-economic and environmental issues.

The foundation focuses on long-term programmes that bring sustainable community benefits under four pillars: health and community wellbeing, education, economic empowerment, and climate and environment.

These pillars are in alignment with three out of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030.

Since its inception, CIMB Foundation has disbursed over RM180 million through more than 1,300 projects benefitting around 1 million people in the communities served by CIMB Group, making CIMB Foundation one of ASEAN’s leading CSR champions.

CIMB Foundation and Chevening

CIMB Foundation is offering up to four awards for applicants from Malaysia wishing to study an ESG driven, technological advancement, or management and finance related masters course at any accredited UK university.

Why has CIMB Foundation partnered with Chevening?

“CIMB Foundation is partnering with Chevening to provide world class postgraduate education at UK universities and more life-changing opportunities for outstanding individuals to develop themselves academically, professionally, and personally, with the potential to create a better future with the power of education and networking.”

“We believe the partnership with Chevening will result in a network of aspiring leaders and positive changemakers. We are pleased to be able to invest in future global leaders and believe the return home policy for scholars will strongly facilitate the creation of positive impacts in their countries and communities.”

Did you know?

CIMB Group commenced its partnership with Chevening in 2016 and has since sponsored 24 outstanding ASEAN scholars to study in the UK under the CIMB-Chevening Scholarship programme.  The Group is now excited to sponsor another four scholars from Malaysia for the 2023-24 academic year, under CIMB Foundation.