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The Hong Kong Jockey Club held its Scholarships and Fellowships Award Presentation Ceremony and High Table Dinner on 17 March. In addition to awarding scholarships to 116 students in recognition of their outstanding academic performance and commitment to serving the community, the very first JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application was awarded to 10 outstanding STEM researchers. The Club also congratulated 40 graduating JC Scholars as they embarked on a new chapter in their lives.
Club Chairman Michael Lee was joined by keynote speaker Tsinghua University Chair Professor of AI Science and Dean of Institute for AI Industry Research (AIR) Zhang Ya-qin; Club Deputy Chairman Martin Liao; Club Stewards Dr Silas Yang, Lester Huang, Dr Henry Chan, Jackson Woo, Ann Kung and Philip Lo; Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; and representatives of participating tertiary institutions, who attended the dinner to witness and share the joy of the awardees.
Club Chairman Michael Lee said that The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships have grown in scope and scale over the past 20-plus years. In addition to supporting Hong Kong undergraduates, they have extended to students pursuing vocational education, to gifted young minds from the Mainland and around the world, and to students who have excelled while overcoming adversities and challenges. He highlighted the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application, launched by the Club’s Charities Trust in 2024 to help STEM researchers translate scientific findings into practical industry applications. Given the rapid pace of technological change, especially AI, he urged JC Scholars and JC STEM Fellows to harness its power for the benefit of all members of society, driving positive change for future generations.
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Congratulating the awardees, this year’s keynote speaker Professor Zhang Ya-qin noted that AI is the most transformative force of our time. The era of AI calls for a new generation of leaders with new skills and vision. He sincerely appreciated the Club’s unwavering support for students and for research initiatives. This is a defining moment for students to rise, shine, and answer the historic call of duty—not only through their talent, creativity and innovation, but also with compassion, courage and humanity.