Alumni donations provide a significant way for CityU to pursue academic excellence and assist campus development. Such generosity also supports scholarships for outstanding performers, helps those facing financial hardship, and deepens students’ educational and international experience.
GIVING BACK
Every dollar makes a difference
Alumni donors
Patrick Lam
School of Law
Founder of Patrick Lam Exchange Scholarships
School of Law
Founder of Patrick Lam Exchange Scholarships
“If all members of the CityU family contribute to the University and the growth of our fellow students, we will all share in their achievements and joy too. So why not?!”
Clement Cheuk
College of Business
Founder of Mr Clement Cheuk Scholarships
College of Business
Founder of Mr Clement Cheuk Scholarships
“I am delighted to have established a scholarship scheme for CityU students, and always happy to meet the recipients, who are passionate about the future and ready to strive for excellence. Through such assistance, I hope to ease their financial concerns and enable them to concentrate on their studies.”
Award recipients
Iris Du
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Recipient of Outstanding Community Service Awards for Non-local Students
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Recipient of Outstanding Community Service Awards for Non-local Students
“My scholarship showed my endeavours had been recognised and inspired me to pursue a career where I could give back to society and pass on this spirit of contribution.”
Forest Chan
College of Business
Recipient of the James Liu CityU-Columbia University Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program Scholarship
College of Business
Recipient of the James Liu CityU-Columbia University Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program Scholarship
“My award enabled me to complete a joint bachelor’s degree in the US. It made me understand that we should treasure and be grateful for what we have. I am so grateful for the donor’s support.”
CityU and student development
Over 50 Tree and Leaf members of CityU Alumni Giving Club and their guests joined an exclusive guided tour of the Leonardo da Vinci: Art & Science · Then & Now exhibition on 31 October 2019. They were impressed by the creative presentation of the 12 original da Vinci drawings and the innovative works designed by our School of Creative Media faculty.
Legacy for the next generation
Alumni and staff who made donations under the First Government Matching Grant Scheme in 2003 have been acknowledged for their generosity with named chairs newly relocated to Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall, the University’s main venue for large-scale events. In April 2019, these donors were invited to visit the hall and join an exclusive guided tour of the Art Deco. The France-China Connection exhibition at the CityU Indra and Harry Banga Gallery.Name a chair today
Following the launch of the Eighth Government Matching Grant Scheme in July 2019, the University is encouraging alumni to contribute under the initiative and give an additional boost to CityU’s development. Alumni donations of HK$50,000 or HK$200,000 will be acknowledged with a Named or Honorary Chair respectively in the Wong Cheung Lo Hui Yuet Hall, the largest theature venue on campus. The matching grant scheme runs until 31 July 2022. Donors will also become CityU Foundation members. For further details of membership categories, visit www.cityu.edu.hk/foundation.
CityU Alumni Giving Club Tel: (852) 3442 5930 Email: alumgiving@cityu.edu.hk Online giving: www.cityu.edu.hk/aro/agc |