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"First-in-the-Family" Students Share Their Learning Experiences

24 Feb 2011

 

"First-in-the-Family Education Fund" Presentation and Sharing Ceremony

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) held the "First-in-the-Family Education Fund" Presentation and Sharing Ceremony today (February 24).

At the ceremony, Dr Robin Y H Chan, member of Board of Directors of HKU Foundation, Dr Sin Kuen-Fung, representative from Law's Charitable Foundation and alumnus Mr Lam Sum Chee shared their personal experiences and words of encouragement with student recipients. Also attending the ceremony were Chairman of HKU Foundation Dr Philip Wong, HKU Vice-Chancellor & President Professor Lap-Chee Tsui, and other guests.

"First-in-the-Family Education Fund" was established in 2008 with the aim of creating equal learning opportunities for students, who are the first generation in their families to attend university, to actively take part in experiential learning activities. This year, the Scheme supported 300 full-time undergraduate students. So far, over 750 students have benefited from the Scheme over three years. Each student recipient will have a bursary of $10,000 to take enriched learning activities throughout their university life. Website: http://www.fife.hku.hk/

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