Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) recently received a generous donation of HK$300,000 from AOTO Electronics (Hong Kong) Company Limited (AOTO Electronics) for the establishment of the “AOTO Virtual Production Scholarship”. The Scholarship recognises students with outstanding academic performance at the Academy of Film.   

Starting from the academic year 2026-2027, six scholarships of HK$10,000 each will be awarded annually for five years to high-achieving students. Three awards will go to Year 2 undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Film and Television programme. The other three will support postgraduate students: in the academic year 2026-2027, recipients will be drawn from the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media programme, and from 2027-2028 onwards, from its subsequent programme, the Master of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts and Creative Practice .   

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Shenzhen, AOTO Electronics is a global provider of intelligent LED display solutions. The company is dedicated to creating immersive visual experiences for various industries ranging from film and television to finance and telecommunication, rental and sports, advertising and digital content. In recognition of this contribution, the company is recognised as an Honorary Director of the HKBU Foundation.