Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has recently received another generous donation of HK$200,000 from Shaw Studios to renew the “Shaw Studios Scholarship”. The Scholarship recognises outstanding graduating students from the Academy of Film in the School of Creative Arts.  

For the academic year 2025-2026, six scholarships of HK$30,000 each will be awarded based on final-year project scores: three to the top-performing student directors from the Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Film (Film and Television Concentration) programme and three from the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media programme. Among these recipients, the most exceptional candidate will receive an additional “Best of the Best Award” of HK$20,000.   

Established in 2024, the “Shaw Studios Scholarship” aims to encourage students at the Academy of Film to actively engage in film art creation, empowering them to shine in the future film industry. The late film and television magnate Mr. Run Run Shaw was an important early supporter of HKBU and Honorary Trustee of the HKBU Foundation. Over the years, he championed the University’s development on various fronts with contributions benefitting campus development, teaching and learning, and student scholarships. Shaw Studios is currently recognised as Honorary Director of the HKBU Foundation.