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To recognize the outstanding academic achievements of students from the Faculty of Arts, the 'Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Scholarship in Arts, History and Philosophy' was established by Dr. Sin Wai-kin, David, Chairman of Sin Wai Kin Foundation and Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Limited, in 2013 in the midst of the Golden Jubilee year of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The first Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was held on 21 July 2014 at the Chung Chi College Staff Club. The Ceremony was officiated by Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Professor Leung Yuen-sang, Dean of Faculty of Arts, and Dr. and Mrs. Sin Wai-kin. Dr. Sin's family was also invited to attend the Ceremony and meet with the scholarship recipients.

In his welcoming speech, Professor Fok Tai-fai thanked Dr. Sin and his family for their long-standing support to the University. Mr. Sin Nga-yan, Benedict, son of Dr. Sin and Director and General Manager of Myer Jewelry Manufacturer Limited, encouraged the scholarship recipients to aim higher and strive hard to overcome the challenges they may encounter when pursuing their goals. Mr. Sin also inspired students to pursue virtues and actively take part in community services.

Eleven students from the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, English, Translation, History and Philosophy have been selected by the Faculty of Arts to be the recipients of this distinguished award. The awardees carry the prestigious title of 'Sin Wai Kin CUHK Golden Jubilee Outstanding Students in Arts, History and Philosophy'. Awardee Mr. Chau Chun-yin, Dennis represented the scholarship recipients to express their gratitude to Dr. Sin for his generosity in setting up this meaningful award for students of the Faculty of Arts. A thank you card made by the scholarship recipients was presented to Dr. Sin and his family at the end of the Ceremony.