Turkish student Aybala Nisa Kesici came to Hong Kong during the COVID pandemic and enjoys hiking and walking in her spare time to explore Hong Kong’s diverse features and culture.

Japanese student Hanano Urushima enjoys life at Chi Sun College and has even become the Vice-president of the Student Organszing Committee, bringing the student community together through range of activities.

With a keen interest in finance, Mongolian student Gerelt Oyunbold eagerly embraced the opportunity to immerse himself in Hong Kong −an international financial hub.

As a past scholarship recipient and graduate of HKU Class of 2021, Serrini would like to pay it forward and thus established a scholarship to support fellow students in the Faculty of Arts.

Despite the language barrier and difficulties in adapting to a new life in Hong Kong, Shahab overcame the obstacles along the way and has now embarked on a new journey at HKU.

We pay it forward through education, honouring my late father’s legacy and shaping a brighter future for the next generation”, Peter Ngan said.

With scholarships, Raine managed to overcome the tremendous financial difficulties when her father was diagnosed with cancer during her undergraduate studies.

Urukposa had never thought about studying abroad due to his family’s financial constraints. Yet, scholarships enabled him to kickstart his dream catching journey at HKU and in Hong Kong.

Ash Lo firmly believes that the pursuit of knowledge may alter one’s fortune in life, and that only through the dissolution of intergenerational poverty could society achieve justice.