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The “Ho & Ho Foundation Scholars Tea Gathering” was held on Saturday, 25 February 2017 at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Miss Yvonne Chan, Chairman of the Ho & Ho Foundation, family members of the Foundation, Professor Wong Suk-ying, Associate Vice-President and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK, and over 20 Ho & Ho Foundation Scholars and representatives from CUHK, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (UST) attended this joyful event.

In her welcoming address, Professor Wong expressed her sincere gratitude to the Ho & Ho Foundation for their staunch support towards higher education in Hong Kong. She also encouraged all Ho & Ho Foundation Scholars to seize this valuable opportunity to exchange ideas with our guests and fellow students. ‘I hope all of you will endeavour to pursue academic excellence, and give back to your alma mater and the society in the future,’ said Professor Wong.

Established by Mr Ho Ming-sze in 2004, the Ho & Ho Foundation aims to support students from the “Red Triangle Region” of China (i.e. Shaoguan in Guangdong, Ganzhou in Jiangxi, and Chenzhou in Hunan) to pursue higher education in Hong Kong. In 2012, the Foundation generously donated to CUHK, PolyU and UST for setting up the “Ho & Ho Foundation Scholarship” which supports students from the “Red Triangle Region” to pursue tertiary education in the three institutions. 

The second “Presentation Ceremony of CUHK Scholarship for Children of the Disciplined Services” was held on Friday, 24 February 2017. The ceremony was officiated by The Honourable Lai Tung-kwok, Secretary of Security of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; Dr Wong Yu-hong, Philip and Dr Leung Fung-yee, Anita, donors of the Scholarship; and Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK. Representatives from various disciplined services and respective staff associations, as well as family members of the scholarship recipients, also attended the ceremony.

In his welcoming address, Professor Fok expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr Wong and Dr Leung for their unfailing support towards the Chinese University over the years, and their contribution in promoting Chinese culture and the advancement of higher education. He also encouraged all recipients to pursue academic excellence, and give back to their parents, alma mater and the society after their graduation.

All CUHK students, whose parents are current or retired employees of the disciplined services, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. A selection committee has been formed to select five outstanding students to receive this award each year. Chan Huen-yan, Anson, a Year 3 medical student from United College, gave a vote of thanks on behalf of all recipients. Anson thanked Dr Wong and Dr Leung for establishing this meaningful scholarship. “I am honoured to be one of the recipients of this scholarship. This scholarship recognizes our hard work in striving for excellence, and more importantly the immense effort of our parents in contributing to the prosperity and stability of Hong Kong,” said Anson. 

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized the first "The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholars Roundtable Discussion" on Thursday, 23 February 2017. The event was graced by the presence of Ms Karen Cheung, Member of the Board of Trustees, and Mr Alan Chow, Executive Director of The D. H. Chen Foundation; Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK; Professor Wong Suk-ying, Associate Vice-President and Director of Admissions and Financial Aid of CUHK; and Ms Janet Chow, Director of Institutional Advancement of CUHK.

In this academic year, six outstanding CUHK students received the prestigious "The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship". Five of them (one is currently on overseas exchange) shared with our distinguished guests at the roundtable discussion their vibrant university life as well as their plans for future career development. Professor Wong Suk-ying expressed her sincere gratitude to The D. H. Chen Foundation for their staunch support towards CUHK over the years. She also encouraged the awardees to grasp every opportunity to exchange ideas with people from all walks of life when participating in activities organized by the Foundation.

Established in 2015, "The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship" offers tuition fee, living and overseas exchange subsidy to outstanding local university students. The Scholarship aims to relieve students’ financial burden, and more importantly to encourage them to broaden their horizon and achieve all-rounded development. Partnering closely with local universities, The D. H. Chen Foundation will organize a wide range of activities for scholars to participate, including social services, mentorship programme, annual dinner and roundtable discussions.