Written by 
Eunice Lam
The City University of Hong Kong has launched a five-year scholarship program alongside Lucy Cavendish College at Cambridge University, offering HK$10 million in scholarships to 20 homegrown students each year for a master’s program in the UK.
Each student will receive a full HK$10 million scholarship to study for a one-year, full-time master’s program at the University of Cambridge, on the condition they select Lucy Cavendish College as their first choice when applying.
Applications opened yesterday and will finish by the end of April next year.
CityU president Freddy Boey Yin-chiang said Lucy Cavendish College’s approach facilitates cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary discussions, which are essential for addressing many of the world’s pressing challenges, matching CityU’s dedication to enhancing students’ global exposure.
”CityU emphasizes fulfilling global social responsibility. Under the new scheme, in addition to academic merit, priority will be given to students from underrepresented groups and students who face educational or socio-economic disadvantages,” he said.
The scholarships don’t require students to develop their careers in Hong Kong upon graduation, said Boey, adding that he hoped Hong Kong graduates can make a difference in the world.
Dame Madeleine Atkins, president of Lucy Cavendish College, said priority will be given to CityU students, with remaining slots offered to Hong Kong residents currently in the UK.
”Lucy Cavendish College provides an intellectually stimulating atmosphere that encourages the critical thinking necessary to make a positive social impact and address the complex challenges of our time,” she said.
The collaboration also means CityU will be the first international partner of the Future Global Leaders Programme started by Lucy Cavendish College, which equips students with sustainability and leadership skills needed to address pressing global issues.
Under the program, Atkins said students in the UK will have a chance to do internships in Hong Kong companies or join research projects in the city. She believes this will help incentivize UK students to develop their careers in Hong Kong.
eunice.lam@singtaonewscorp.com