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he Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) organized the “Shanghai Fraternity Association Diligence Bursaries Recipients Gathering” on Friday, 11 August 2023. This event marked the first post-pandemic tea gathering. Mr. Jimmy Jim, Vice-President of Shanghai Fraternity Association Hong Kong Limited (SFA), Professor Anthony Chan Tak-cheung, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, Professor Ellis Fok Kin-lam, Acting Master of Lee Woo Sing College of CUHK, and honorable guests of SFA and over forty recipients of Shanghai Fraternity Association Diligence Bursaries attended this delightful event.

In his welcoming address, Professor Anthony Chan expressed his congratulations to Mr. Chao Kee-tung, the newly appointed President of the Shanghai Fraternity Association, and extended his heartfelt gratitude for the unwavering support and dedicated efforts received from the Association over the years. Professor Anthony Chan encouraged the recipients to equip themselves with valuable skills and knowledge. “I hope all the recipients will make the most out of your four years in the University to broaden your horizons, equip yourself well for the future, apply your knowledge in the workplace, and contribute to our society. Let’s carry forward the ideals of CUHK and SFA to continue helping the underprivileged in our society. On behalf of all recipients, Li Chak-him gave a vote of thanks. He expressed earnest thanks to SFA for their financial support. Diligence Bursaries alleviate financial burden of the recipients, helping them to pursue their dreams. He also pledged to uphold the spirit of “diligence” as a guiding principle in his life and promised to contribute to Hong Kong to the best of his abilities.

Shanghai Fraternity Association made a donation to CUHK for the establishment of the Shanghai Fraternity Association Diligence Bursaries in 2017. The program provides financial support to 125 undergraduate students with financial needs at CUHK, including 35 students from Lee Woo Sing College. The program aims at alleviating the financial burden on students, enabling them to concentrate on their academic pursuits and personal development.