HKBU Alumni Gratitude Fund (AGF)
HKBU Alumni Gratitude Fund (AGF) 香港浸會大學恩傳資助
Introduction
The Fund was set up with donations raised by the Village CARE Campaign in 2019. A group of HKBU alumni pledged a sum donation in support of students with special educational needs (SSEN). The Fund represents a way to show the alumni’s gratitude to their alma mater, an encouragement for the next generation of students to thrive in their own way.
Objectives
Through providing financial assistance to SSEN for their study and learning:
- To facilitate the SSEN’s adjustment and adaptation in the University.
- To enhance the sense of belonging, support and care of SSEN.
Eligibility
Full-time HKBU students studying UGC funded programmes, registered with special educational needs, as categorised as follows:
- Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Hearing Impairment
- Mental Illnesses
- Physical/Mobility Disabilities
- Speech Impairment and/or Language Impairment
- Specific Learning Disabilities
- Visceral Disability / Chronic Illness
- Visual Impairment
- Multiple Types of Disabilities
- Others
Selection Method and Criteria
Method
Open application
Criteria
1. Applications will be assessed on the basis of the followings:
- Effectiveness and need on the use of the proposed item/service in facilitating the applicant’s learning.
- The impact on enhancing the applicant’s university life experience.
2. Preference will be given to eligible applicants who have never received any SEN-related funding before.
3. Retrospective applications will not be considered and funded normally. Special medical intervention related to a disability/SEN may be considered with strong justifications.
4. An average allocation of the grant shall be applied to each SEN category. Applications would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
5. Only one successful application will be granted for a SSEN per academic year.
6. Up to eight recipients per year subject to the availability of the funding source.
7. Maximum Fundable Amount
- Each applicant will be granted not more than HK$20,000 per academic year.
- Funding will be granted for one year at a time for each applicant and will be subject to the availability of funds.
- Discretion will be exercised to approve additional funds for items/services with strong justifications
Application Timeline and Procedures
Timeline for 2025-26 applications
| 1 September 2025 to 30 June 2026 | Application Period |
|---|---|
| Within 5 calendar weeks | Notification of application result |
| Within 2 calendar weeks upon receipt of the assistive aid or service* | Submission of required documents |
Around 8 - 12 weeks upon submission of completed set of required documents | Receive Reimbursement |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for submission of required documents |
*For final year students, the assistive aid must be acquired or the service must be completed by 17 July of their graduation year or before their studentship expires, whichever is earlier.
Interested students should:
1. complete the online application form,
2. submit the following supporting documents to USSEN via email:
(a) Supporting/information of the medical intervention/special transportation service related to the disability;
(b) At least one verbal / email quotation shall be provided along with all supporting documents. An applicant is required to provide an original or a photocopy of the certified copy of the price quotation.
Successful applicants shall:
1. be notified of application results within five calendar weeks after submission of all required documents/meeting held and further information provided if any;
2. receive and sign an offer letter of the fund;
3. submit the following documents within two calendar weeks upon receipt of the assistive aid or service:
(a) a sharing article,
(b) original invoice and receipt from the service provider,
(c) bank account details and
(d) three photos;
4. not submit the above documents late as this may result in score deduction in applying for other HKBU SEN-related financial schemes;
5. be invited to present/share the application and outcomes;
6. receive reimbursement normally in around 8 - 12 weeks upon acceptance of the final auditing and submission of documents; and
7. hold valid HKBU full-time equivalent (FTE) studentship at the time of reimbursement, or no approved fund will be reimbursed USSEN reserves the final rights on the decisions of subsidy allocation and guidelines amendment at any time as appropriate.
Contact
For any enquires, please contact us at the Unit for Students with Special Educational Needs, Counseling and Development Centre, Office of Student Affairs:
Tel : +852 3411 2806
Email : ussen@hkbu.edu.hk
Address : Room DLB704A, Level 7, David C. Lam Building, Shaw Campus
Opening Hours
Mondays to Fridays – 9:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:30pm
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays – Closed
Recipients of HKBU Alumni Gratitude Fund 2024-25
NG Hing Tak, Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
Medical Intervention
“During the treatment, the psychologist and psychiatrist explained to me the symptoms of my situation and taught me how to cope with such symptoms and how to maintain the interpersonal relationship. With the help of the professionals, I have greatly improved my social skills and communication skills, which I could utilize to make a couple new friends. And my procrastination and concentration problems have also improved as well. I am able to focus on the study and achieve better academic results.
The funding can reduce the financial burden on my parents. I had made use of the skills that I learnt during the treatment to perform better while I communicate with others. And I had done well while participating in group projects and got good grades. All of these improvements have been helpful to my university life.”
WU Wan Hei, Bachelor of Science (Hons.)
Medical Intervention
“Before this support, the costs of frequent medical visits were depleting my savings, causing me to make cutbacks on essentials. I often missed lectures or struggled to focus due to untreated symptoms, resulting in poor sleep and anxiety about falling behind. These challenges impacted on my academic performance, causing lower grades and a sense of isolation from my peers.
There were times when I contemplated skipping doctor visits and medications, although I knew it would harm my health. The financial assistance lessened my financial burdens, enabling me to focus on both my well-being and academic accomplishments. With reduced stress, I could concentrate better in class, complete assignments on time and improve my academic performance.”
CHIANG Wing Ho, Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Analytical and Testing Sciences
Medical Intervention and Assistive Learning Device
“I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the AGG funding for supporting me in acquiring tools that directly support my daily functioning and academic life. Everything acquired met—and in many ways exceeded—my expectations. I recognize that building strong habits around these tools is an ongoing journey, and I am committed to refining how I integrate them into my study patterns.
Looking back, I believe I made thoughtful choices that specifically target my academic challenges. I’m proud of how I’ve identified my needs and created a structure that enables growth, focus, and safety. Once again, I am deeply grateful for this opportunity. Your support has made a meaningful difference in both my academic performance and my well-being.”