Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) held its 2024/25 Annual Scholarship Award Ceremony on April 29, 2025, at Lady Lily Shaw Hall, recognizing 361 outstanding students for their academic achievements, service, and perseverance.
The ceremony was officiated by The Hon CHU Kwok-keung, Legislative Councillor (Education Constituency),and attended by university senior management and representatives from sponsoring organizations.
This year’s awards included 259 academic scholarships, 72 voluntary service scholarships, and 30 bursaries, totaling HK$3.5 million in HKSYU scholarships. Combined with funding from the HKSAR Government’s Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme and other university awards, the total value of scholarships and bursaries distributed in the 2024/25 academic year reached nearly HK$10 million.
In her remarks, Professor Catherine SUN, HKSYU Senior Vice President, congratulated the awardees and praised their determination and excellence. She said the scholarships and bursaries aim to recognize students’ outstanding performance in academic results and voluntary service.
She expressed hope that the awards would empower them to continue striving, serving, and giving back to both the university and society.
HKSYU Senior Vice President Professor Catherine SUN delivered the welcome address and expressed great pride in the award recipients.
Mr CHU, in his address, congratulated the awardees for their outstanding performance through hard work, perseverance, and dedication over the past year. He also paid tribute to HKSYU’s longstanding contributions to self-financing higher education in Hong Kong. He cited recent accolades—including the university’s three-year run as the top-ranked private tertiary institution in the city by QS and five faculty members being listed among the world’s top 2% of scientists—as evidence of its growing stature.
As HKSYU approaches its 55th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of its university status next year, Mr CHU expressed confidence in the institution’s continued mission to nurture talent with moral integrity and a deep sense of national identity. He believes students are equipped not only with skills and intellect but also with a positive mindset and a sense of well-being, aligning with the university’s motto, “Cultivating virtues of benevolence; broadening horizon and knowledge.”
Legislative Councillor (Education Constituency) CHU Kwok-keung officiated at the award presentation ceremony.Ms Sophia YIP Sau-yin, HKSYU Associate Vice President (Student Affairs), announced the total amount of donations for this year’s scholarships and bursaries.
Awardees’ representative LAM Wai-ting, a final-year undergraduate in Business Administration, described the awards as both recognition and motivation. She said her fellow awardees express deep gratitude to the university and the benefactors whose generosity makes such opportunities possible. The awards also remind them of the responsibility that comes with recognition.
First-year Business Administration student Zumbehl Ben David, an international student from the United States, was awarded the CMB Wing Lung Bank Scholarship. He said the scholarship was an unexpected honor and that he is motivated to continue learning and growing at the university.
Ms LAM Wai-ting, final year student in Business Administration.Business Administration student Zumbehl Ben David, from the United States, received the CMB Wing Lung Bank Scholarship.HKSYU senior management, faculty, and donors gathered for sharing at Mrs Dorothy KOO and Dr Ti Hua KOO Plaza at the University’s Braemar Hill campus.HKSYU senior management with Mr CHU Kwok-keung (fifth from r ight), Legislative Councillor (Education Constituency).Dr Steve FONG Fu-fai, Head of the Department of Social Work, photographed award-winning students.（(From left) Dr Jason CHOW Tak-sang, HKSYU Vice President (University Administration); Mr and Mrs LIANG Jiquan; Professor Catherine SUN, HKSYU Senior Vice President; and Dr LEE Ka-man, HKSYU Assistant Vice-President. (From left) Dr Agnes PANG Suk-man, Associate Head of the Department of History; Dr CHAN Choi-hi ; Dr LEE Ka-man, HKSYU Assistant Vice-President; and Professor HE Qiliang, Head of the Department of History.Presentation of Scholarships by The Hon CHU Kwok-keung, Education, Legislative Council of the HKSAR.Presentation of Scholarships by Dr HU Fai-chung, Deputy President of HKSYU.Presentation of Scholarships by Professor Catherine SUN, Senior Vice President of HKSYU.Bank of China (Hong Kong) Scholarships and Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bursaries presented by Mr CHOW Pak-ho, Senior Team Head, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.Chiu Ho Man Ebony Gashbell Scholarships presented by Mr Ebony CHIU, Director, Gashbell Business Services Limited.Dr Liang Jingwen Memorial Scholarships presented by Mr LIANG Jiguan.Dr Mak Moon Tong Memorial Scholarship presented byMs LAM Wan. Ms Brenda Wu Lee Siu Yee Scholarships and Dr Michael Wu Chun Wah Scholarships presented by Mrs Brenda WU, HKSYU alumnus.Dr Pun Ki Wai David Outstanding Academic Improvement Awards presented by Dr David PUN, HKSYU alumnus.。Geotechnics & Concrete Engineering (H.K.) Limited Scholarships and Outstanding Academic Improvement Awards presented by Ms Joan CHOW, Director, Geotechnics & Concrete Engineering (H.K.) Limited.Go In Marketing Bursary presented by Mr YAN Tsz-ho, Co-Founder, Go In Marketing.HKCGI Foundation Scholarships presented by Mr Patrick SUNG, Council Member and Qualifications Committee Member, The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute Foundation Limited.Hong Kong Shue Yan University Alumni Association Service Scholarship presented by Mr Jeffrey CHAN, President, Hong Kong Shue Yan University Alumni Association.。Institute of Accountants Exchange Scholarship presented by Mr Chris TANG, President, Institute of Accountants Exchange.Michelle W.Y. Chan Scholarships & Michelle W.Y. Chan Bursaries presented by Ms Michelle CHAN, HKSYU alumnus.Mr Edmon Fan Fellowship presented by Mr Edmon FAN, HKSYU alumnus.Mr Kwong Kwok Wai Heston Scholarship of the HKAPA Education Trust presented by Mr Heston KWONG, Honorary Vice President, Hong Kong Accounting Professionals Association.Mr Mak Wing Hang Memorial Scholarship and Mr Mak Wai Kwong Outstanding Academic Improvement Award presented by Mr Richard MAK, HKSYU alumnus.Mr Shea Kok Sang Memorial Scholarship presented by Ms Sabrina SHEA, HKSYU alumnus.Mr Wong Hin Wing Simon Scholarship of the HKAPA Education Trust presented by Mr Simon WONG, Honorary Advisor, HongMrs Chan Lau Fung Yee Memorial Scholarship and Mrs Chan Lau Fung Yee Memorial Outstanding Academic Improvement Award and Mrs Chan Lau Fung Yee Memorial Bursary presented by Mr Simon CHAN, HKSYU alumnus.Ms Yu Lam Lai Memorial Bursary presented by Ms Jessie KAN, HKSYU alumnus.Pang Chil Memorial Scholarship presented by Ms MAK Yin-ting, HKSYU alumnus.Patrick Wong C.P.A. Limited Scholarship and Patrick Wong Jr Memorial Foundation Limited Scholarship presented by Ms Grace WONG, Talent Discovery and Administration Officer, Patrick Wong C.P.A. Limited.Peninsula Lions Club of Hong Kong Scholarships presented by Mr FUNG Fuk-cheong, President, Peninsula Lions Club of Hong Kong.Professor Wong Mong Hea Scholarship presented by Dr Kaman LEE, Assistant Vice President of HKSYU.Shanghai Commercial Bank Scholarships presented by Miss Stella CHEUNG, Vice President, Business Human Resources, Shanghai Commercial Bank Limited.The Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors Charitable Trust Scholarship presented by Mr Michael PANG, University Committee Chairman, The Society of Chinese Accountants and Auditors.HKSYU Department of History Scholarship presented by Dr CHAN Choi-hi.Presentation of Service Scholarships by Professor HUI Yew-foong, Associate Academic Vice President (Accreditation and Programme Development) of HKSYU.Presentation of Bursaries by Dr Jason CHOW, Vice President( University Administration) of HKSYU.
