Dedicated to the advancement of Hong Kong and its support to tertiary education, The Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) carries a rich heritage of nurturing young talents. This year, 27 students from HKU were awarded with different scholarships supported by HSBC. Stories of some of the scholars are highlighted below to showcase the …
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“My vision is to create inclusive and vibrant communities with my social awareness and surveying profession. The orientation activities and mentorship sessions offered by The D. H. Chen Foundation not only broadened my horizons, but also brought me a big step closer to my dream. I hope one day I can change someone else’s life …
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In March 2022, the Jardine Foundation pledged to establish the Jardine HKU Scholarship at The University of Hong Kong. Through the Scholarship the Jardine Foundation is supporting access to higher education for students from less affluent backgrounds and nurturing them to be future leaders who will give back to their communities. “The Jardine Foundation Scholarship …
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Dec 2022 Mr Kenny Tung, an alumnus who obtained both a first and a master degree from HKU, is a staunch supporter of the University and our students. He firmly upholds the value of Gratefulness 感恩 and has been expressing his gratitude towards his alma mater by making regular donations to it, including establishing the …
Oct 2022 Born in China, the late Mr Lam King Cheong and late Mrs Lam Au Siu Lau came to Hong Kong to seek better opportunities. Although they did not receive much of an education in childhood, as adults they used any scrap of spare time to teach themselves how to read and write and …
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Aug 2022 The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is immensely grateful to the Lee Shau Kee Foundation for the generous gift of HK$7.2 million to set up the “HKU Lee Shau Kee Top Athletes Scholarship” to support outstanding emerging and active athletes in pursuit of excellence in both sports and academic studies. A presentation ceremony …
Feb 2022 Dr Mary Gray Rodrigues 羅紀瑪浰博士 (BA 1967; Hon DSocSc 2004), former Chairman of Convocation, offered great encouragement to the five HKU Sports Scholars who represented Hong Kong at the Tokyo Olympics: Hayley Chan, Oscar Coggins, Ryan Choi, Moonie Chu and Coco Lin. Each of them was awarded HK$100,000 for their academic and sports career development. Dr …
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Dec 2021 Award-winning independent singer-songwriter Serrini Leung 梁嘉茵 (MA 2015; PhD 2021) has strong ties with HKU, starting with her Master studies through to her PhD. During her years in HKU, she was often invited to share her musical journey and views on literature with students. Serrini was not only academically connected to HKU, she …
