The Office of Student Affairs hosted the Scholarship and Financial Aid Donor Appreciation Reception 2023-24 on 30 May 2024. The event was held to express the University’s gratitude to donors for their generosity and continuous support, as well as to provide an opportunity for beneficiaries to personally thank the donors. Approximately 240 donors, staff, and students attended the reception.
During the event, Professor Alexander Wai, President and Vice-Chancellor, announced that in the academic year 2023-24, over 3,000 scholarships and more than 170 bursaries and emergency grants were awarded to students, totaling about HK$105 million. He expressed his appreciation to the donors for easing the financial burdens of students and motivating them to strive for academic excellence and personal growth. Professor Wai also highlighted the impact of the First-Generation University Student Fund, which has supported over 2,000 students since its inception in 2017, enabling them to realise their potential and engage in diverse learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting.
During the reception, Cindy Chow Man Sin, a Year-1 Jockey Club scholar majoring in Music, showcased her musical talents through a viola performance. Additionally, three other scholarship recipients, Leung Ya Lei Janelle (Chinese Medicine), Mai Ching Yin (Physical Education and Recreation Management), and Or Nga Sze (Accounting), engaged in a conversation with the hosts, sharing insights into their talents, achievements, and personal aspirations.
