PETALING JAYA: Cycle & Carriage (C&C) continues its commitment to developing the next generation of automotive talent through the Cycle & Carriage Study Grant and Sponsorship Programme 2026.
This year marks the highest number of beneficiaries since the initiative was introduced, with a total of nine aspiring automotive students from Despark International College (DSIC) and Esnet Academy receiving support.
As part of the company's longstanding Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives, the programme is aimed at supporting and nurturing underprivileged youths into skilled automotive professionals.
It does so by bridging the gap between industry and education, contributing to the industry need for automotive talents.
Cycle & Carriage Malaysia CEO Adrian Short said the company believes that people are its greatest investments.
"Through this programme, we are not only supporting students financially but also providing them with the confidence, opportunity, and career pathway to succeed in the automotive industry.
"We are proud to partner with educational institutions in developing the next generation of skilled professionals who will drive our industry forward," he said.
A signing ceremony was held at Cycle & Carriage Mutiara Damansara and attended by Short, C&C chief financial officer James Zhang, C&C after sales general manager Mark Ho, the beneficiaries and their families.
This year’s six beneficiaries for the study grant are M. Darrvish, Lee Wolk Feng, Ng Jin Xuan, Kenny Ken Li Saw, Lee Chi Yong from Despark International College (DSIC), and New Jin Hong from Esnet Academy.
Meanwhile, the three sponsorship beneficiaries are Terence Neoh Huang Ze, R. Mathan Kumar, and P.R. Yuvendra, all from DSIC.
Beneficiaries of the study grant 2026 will receive RM10,000 in financial assistance, while beneficiaries of the sponsorship 2026 will receive RM8,000.
Beyond the financial support, all beneficiaries will be offered employment opportunities with Cycle & Carriage for their first two years upon graduation.
They will also get hands-on industry experience under the guidance of skilled professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service across the company's portfolio of automotive brands.
The programme is open to Malaysians aged 16 and above who are enrolled in automotive training programmes accredited by the Department of Skills Development (DSD) under the Ministry of Human Resources or the Ministry of Higher Education.
