In 2014, in memory of one of their classmates, Dr Law Moon Yung, the Medic Class of ’81 donated an initial sum for the establishment of the Medic Class of ’81 Springboard Scholarship. The Scholarship is designed to encourage and reward students who have had a very different set of life experiences, who grew up under trying circumstances yet rose to succeed against adversity. The awarding of the Scholarship started in the academic year 2014-15.
The Scholarship shall be awarded to first year MBBS undergraduate students on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Preference shall be given to students from less advantaged backgrounds, belong to minority groups or otherwise have had a harder early life than others. Students from non-traditional paths with solid academic achievements, mostly from underprivileged families, shall be given priority.
Value of Award | In the range of HK$10,000 to $50,000 |
Renewal Conditions | Subject to satisfactory academic performance being maintained |
Type of Scholarships | Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students *for students who are in financial need |
Place of Origin of Students | Not specified |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Medicine |