Convocation Newsletter, Summer 2018

HSBC Hong Kong Scholarships were awarded to 12 HKU undergraduates this year. Jessie Ho 何晰然 (BSc Year 3) has had a passion for science since a young age. Even after her father left and the family’s nances tightened, Jessie’s mother never stopped her from exploring the world of STEM. Jessie is now working on a research project on multiple genes. She hopes to be an academic specialising in the area of disease biology. Even Leung 梁倚汶 (BSc Year 3) has always preferred the countryside to the hustle and bustle of the city, and was inspired by trips her father took with her to country parks and beaches. She received the opportunity to work as a student helper at the HKU Plant Systematics Laboratory, and is helping with research on ismia tentaculata, a critically endangered plant that is only found in Hong Kong and Vietnam. Oliver Tse 謝易庭 (BBA (Law)& LLB Year 2) is the rst generation in his family to pursue a university education. Having had no access to private tutorials himself, Oliver now dedicates himself to helping underprivileged students by o ering free English and physics tutorials to Form 6 students. Passing the Baton Academic Advancement Dr Law Ka-ho 羅家豪 (BSc 2003; MPhil 2005; PhD 2010), a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, had the honour of being a Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholar in his youth. He has passed the baton to his students, Michelle Liu 劉越 (BEcon&Fin 2018) and Elvis Ngai 倪兆宗 (BBA (IBGM) Year 3), who were awarded Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships . e Scheme has supported students in their pursuit of their dreams since 1998 and is celebrating its 20th anniversary. As an investment banker, Michelle wants to acquire capital for start-ups, and increase opportunities for students in the eld of innovation and technology. Elvis, who is skilled at equipping social services organisations with business strategies, launched an online career platform to help students. Dr Law is passionate about coaching the Hong Kong Team for the International Mathematical Olympiad. He hopes to help students nd their own path in life as education for gifted children was not popular back during his time as a student. HSBC Hong Kong Scholarships recipients: Jessie Ho, Even Leung and Oliver Tse Michelle Liu and Dr Law Ka-ho Students Spread their Wings 4,500 awards given each year Photo: The Hong Kong Jockey Club