Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award

21 Jun 2011

Donna Ng (Computer Science, Year 2) won an Innovation and Technology Scholarship Award worth HK$100,000. The scholarship allows her to participate in a comprehensive series of internship programmes and enjoy an exchange study opportunity in the United Kingdom to widen her international exposure and gain industry experience.

The scholarship was awarded based on Donna’s overall academic performance as well as her passion for innovation and technology and her intention to pursue a career in the field. She said she was honoured to receive the award and expressed her special gratitude to the Faculty of Science for its nomination and the training offered by its Science Elite Programme.

Organised by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, the Scheme is jointly sponsored and supported by the Innovation and Technology Commission and The Hongkong Bank Foundation. A total of 25 undergraduate students from local tertiary institutions received the award this year. The aim of the Scheme is to widen students’ international exposure, enhance their industry experience, and nurture their passion and commitment toward science and technology.