Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award Presentation Ceremony 2020 and 2021

The Innovation and Technology Scholarship, jointly supported and sponsored by the Innovation and Technology Commission and HSBC, and organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG), selects 25 local undergraduates with enthusiasm in innovation and technology (I&T) every year. Each of them is awarded a scholarship of up to $150,000 with a full slate of support for acquiring cross-cultural experience. The aim is to help them explore their I&T potentials for pursuing a career in the field and contributing to Hong Kong’s I&T development, reinforcing the city’s status as an international I&T hub. At the award presentation ceremony held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre today, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Mrs Carrie LAM, presented the certificates to the awardees in 2020 and 2021.

The 25 awardees of the Scholarship 2021 are from The University of Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and City University of Hong Kong. They are currently studying a range of disciplines, including medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental management and technology, computer science, financial technology (fintech), biomedical science and earth system science.

Mrs Carrie LAM encouraged the awardees, “Whatever their future endeavours, I am confident that they will enjoy rewarding careers and lives, while helping Hong Kong take its place as an international hub for innovation and technology.”

Ms Diana CESAR, Chief Executive, Hong Kong, HSBC, said, “I’d like to congratulate this year’s Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award winners. HSBC is proud to have co-founded this programme which has awarded 275 scholarships since 2011. Those planning to broaden their experience via the scholarship’s overseas study programmes should consider themselves ambassadors of Hong Kong. Make the most of this invaluable opportunity to learn and at the same time showcase the qualities and strengths of the city.”

According to the Executive Director of The HKFYG, Mr Andy HO Wing-cheong, “Through the Scholarship over the past ten years, we have enabled talented students to keep up with the latest development in their chosen fields, while also gaining valuable experiences through internships; and having the opportunity to be mentored by experts. I believe that with this support, all the awardees will continue to be innovative, using the latest technology to become leaders in their disciplines.” He congratulated the recipients and hoped they would encourage others to discover their passion and talent to be technologically innovative in different disciplines.

The Chairman of the Awardee Selection Committee, Mr Bernard CHAN said, “After more than a year of fighting the pandemic, people have got used to remote work and learning. Not only re-understanding and applying technology, but we are also more aware of the importance of innovation and technology to the future of mankind. Technology is not just about developing a vaccine to save the world. It is about improving lives and facilitating citizens to cope with daily challenges. It is about how to break with traditions through creativity. This gives young people much to think about when facing adversity.”

Awardees of Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2021: (in alphabetical order of surnames)

Awardees of Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020: (in alphabetical order of surnames)