Press Release

HKBU receives HK$1 million to set up scholarship for Chinese Medicine students

Wednesday, 05 Sep 2018

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has received a generous donation of HK$1 million from Mrs Sophia Dan, Chairman of Wah Fu Petroleum Company Limited, in support of the establishment of the "Dan Yang Wing Man Mainland Exchange Scholarship for Chinese Medicine Students". The Scholarship will support students of the School of Chinese Medicine participating in exchange activities at Chinese Medicine universities and hospitals on the Mainland.

 

In recognition of the donor's generosity, a ceremony was held today (5 September) officiated by Mrs Sophia Dan and Professor Roland Chin, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU.

 

HKBU representatives attending the ceremony included Mr Brandon Liu, Member of the Board of Governors of the HKBU Foundation; Professor Bian Zhaoxiang, Associate Vice-President (Chinese Medicine Development); Mr Yeung Chee-kong, Associate Vice-President (Engagement); Professor Lyu Aiping, Dean of Chinese Medicine; and Mrs Lily Chan, Secretary-General of the HKBU Foundation.

 

Media enquiries:
Tina Ng of the Communication and Public Relations Office (3411 5262)

 

The donation will be used to support Chinese Medicine students undertaking exchange programmes on the Mainland. On behalf of the University, Professor Roland Chin (centre) thanks Mrs Sophia Dan (third from left) for her support. The donation will be used to support Chinese Medicine students undertaking exchange programmes on the Mainland. On behalf of the University, Professor Roland Chin (centre) thanks Mrs Sophia Dan (third from left) for her support.
The donation will be used to support Chinese Medicine students undertaking exchange programmes on the Mainland. On behalf of the University, Professor Roland Chin (centre) thanks Mrs Sophia Dan (third from left) for her support.