HKBU hosts reception to thank scholarship and financial aid donors
30 May 2024
Mrs. Mary Suen (2nd from left), Founding Director of the Simon Suen Foundation, presents certificates to scholarship recipients
Mr. Ivan Wong (centre), Vice Chairman of the Kum Shing Group; Prof. Henry Fock (1st from left), Director of Student Affairs; and Mrs. Lily Chan (2nd from right), Director of University Advancement and Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation, pose for a photo with beneficiary students
Mr. Wong Nga Chung (centre), President of Nakagawa Electronics Ltd., and Dr. Albert Chau (2nd from right), Vice-President (Teaching and Learning) and Acting Dean of Arts, connect with students
Ms. Nancy Hung (5th from right) and Mr. Eric Pang (centre), representatives of the Ten Pao Group, pose for a photo with awardees of the Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited Scholarship
Prof. Alex Wai (3rd from right) having exchanges with donors
Prof. Alex Wai expresses gratitude for the benefactions from various sectors, which help alleviate the financial burden on students and allow them to focus on their pursuit of academic excellence and personal growth
The Scholarship and Financial Aid Donor Appreciation Reception 2023-24, organised by the Office of Student Affairs, was held on 30 May 2024 in appreciation of donors for their generosity and continued support, providing an opportunity for beneficiaries to personally thank the donors. The event was well attended by around 240 donors, staff and students.
In his welcoming address, Professor Alex Wai, JP, President and Vice-Chancellor, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the donors, whose contributions had enabled the University to offer 3,000 scholarships, and over 170 bursaries and emergency grants to students in the academic year 2023-24, amounting to HK$105 million.
Professor Wai also highlighted the remarkable impact of the First-Generation University Student Fund. Since its inception in 2017, the Fund has supported over 2,000 students, enabling them to realise their potential and engage in diverse learning opportunities beyond the traditional classroom setting.
The audience being serenaded by a viola performance by student
Three scholarship recipients share insights into their aspirations
