Named ‘Aflame’ as it signifies a fiery passion that encompasses doing good for humanity. The flames of gold reflect the heart of the doer whose pursuits ensure all humans receive compassion. Aflame is also a metaphoric translation of our President, Tan Sri Abu Bakar’s name, and was chosen to honour him.

The recipient of the Aflame Student Award will receive a cash prize of RM1,000 and is given the opportunity to nominate a beneficiary to receive a donation of RM5,000. The awards ceremony is held during University Day in IMU and the award recipient is invited to speak about the importance of humane principles.

Nomination & Selection Process

Each student of the graduating class (all programmes including FIS) will have the opportunity to nominate their peers, be nominated by their lecturers or self-apply through the relevant forms

The shortlisted candidates will be notified and required to submit a self-report. A selection committee will review the self-reports and identify the finalists.

The finalists will be notified and required to attend an interview. The finalists will have to identify a beneficiary (preferably an organisation they have worked with in previous projects) and discuss with them how they would potentially use the funds if they are selected as winners. One of the judging criteria will include the impact the donation will have for the selected beneficiary organisation.

Selection Criteria

  • Peer SupportExemplifies a caring, compassionate, and collaborative learner who will serve as a positive reinforcement to their peers.
  • Community EngagementDemonstrates exceptional humanistic endeavours and interpersonal skills in the practice of healthcare and community service.

Aflame Student Award Judges 2021

Prof Toh Chooi Gait

Pro Vice-Chancellor, Engagement and Industrial Partnership

YBhg Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid

Founder of Pertiwi Soup Kitchen

Michele Fernandez

Alumna, IMU Pharmacy

Aflame Student Award 2021 Winner

During the E-University Day which was virtually held on 26 March 2021, Nur Nabila binti Nasharuddin (ME1/16) was awarded the Aflame Student Award. This award is an award to honour IMU‘s graduating students who have demonstrated exceptional endeavours in the practice of healthcare and community service. Despite the pandemic and restrictions faced in year 2020, Nabila had persevered with what she believed in. She continued to reach out to empower underprivilege students to pursue tertiary education via the ProjectEd Malaysia initiatives. Aside from this, she also volunteers in on-ground activities involving giving out food to the homeless in Chow Kit area and advocating health awareness through the Kampung Orang Asli Hulu Kemensah and Adolescent’s Health Awareness Campaign.

Nur Nabila binti Nasharuddin

"Echoing Winston Churchill’s thought, we indeed make a life by what we give, and community work benefits not only the community or the beneficiaries but the volunteers as well. Finding your genuine passion and fighting for it allows us to be a better version of ourselves, builds our character, and perhaps, make the world a little better for everyone, including you. We might not be wealthy, strong, or free enough to help everyone, but with a bit of creativity, each one of us has something to offer, and no act of kindness is too small to make a difference."

“Nelson Mandela once said that education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”. This quote has made Nur Nabila realized that education has always empowered her and gives her the strength to be the best version of herself. Her passion to the education has brought her to ProjectEd, an organization that strives for equity in tertiary education. A part of that, she also actively involved in numerous community engagement; namely Yayasan Salam Chow Kit, outreach programmes to the Kampung Orang Asli Hulu Kemensah, Adolescent’s Health Awareness Campaign in schools, and others. Nur Nabila graduated with medical degree in International Medical University.

ProjectEd

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