Two Remarkable Undergraduates Honored the Highly Esteemed HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards 2022/23

4 May 2023
Baiel Muzuraimov (CS, Year 2) (left) and Ayazhan Kadessova (BCDA, Year 2) received HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards for the 2022-23 academic year.
Ayazhan Kadessova (BCDA, Year 2) is a recipient of HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards for two consecutive years.
Baiel Muzuraimov (CS,Year 2) is a recipient of HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards2022/23.


The Department is thrilled to announce that Ayazhan Kadessova, a BSc in Business Computing and Data Analytics (BCDA) student, and Baiel Muzuraimov, a BSc in Computer Science (CS) student, have been awarded the highly esteemed HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards for the 2022-23 academic year. These coveted awards recognise their outstanding academic performance and unwavering commitment to community service.

Ayazhan Kadessova (BCDA, Year 2) and Baiel Muzuraimov (CS, Year 2) received HK$ 30,000 and HK$20,000 scholarships, respectively. This year, only ten exceptional non-local non-mainland (NLNM) students from the University were selected for these prestigious awards, which ranged from HK$10,000 to HK$30,000.

Ayazhan expressed her gratitude for the Department’s comprehensive guidance and learning opportunities, which enabled her to achieve her academic goals as well as contributions to society. This is the second year in a row that Ayazhan has received this prestigious award, and she is determined to continue pursuing personal development in Hong Kong, hoping to win the trifecta next year. Baiel, who joins Ayazhan in celebrating the award, highly appreciates the guidance provided by the Department and the vibrant student life at HKBU.

Professor Byron Choi, Associate Head (Teaching and Learning), Department of Computer Science at HKBU expressed his delight at the exceptional performance of international students like Ayazhan and Baiel, who not only excel in their coursework but also shine in Hong Kong.

The HKBU Non-local Non-Mainland Student Special Awards are conferred upon outstanding NLNM students with excellent academic performance, recognised contributions to the institution or society, demonstrated leadership, and participated in volunteering services. These awards not only celebrate the remarkable achievements of international students but also underscore the University’s commitment to providing an exceptional education and fostering future leaders.