The Alumni Atrium was alive with excitement on 13 June 2023 as 19 student athletes gathered to meet the panel members of the “University Fellows Association – Scholarship for Outstanding PolyU Student Athletes 2022/2023”. The panel was comprised of Dr Alex Wong Siu-wah, Ir Johnny Fan Siu-kay and Sr Kenneth Pang Tsan-wing, who are not only University Fellows but also recipients of the Outstanding PolyU Alumni Award. The interviews provided a unique opportunity for interaction between these PolyU members across different generations.
As the interviews began, the candidates eagerly shared their perspectives as student athletes at PolyU. Being young members of the PolyU family, they perceived the University as their home, which has been offering them ample opportunities and resources to unleash their potential. They also discussed their sports training and personal goals with the senior alumni, expressing their gratitude to the University for its continued support, especially during the pandemic.
The Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awardees intently listened to the students’ stories and shared their valuable advice and experiences. They encouraged them to work hard to achieve their goals and to continue advancing their knowledge for future success. Apart from providing considerable insights on how to balance academics and sports, the senior alumni also talked about perseverance and resilience, inspiring the candidates to keep pushing themselves. To the student athletes, the support provided by these Outstanding PolyU Alumni Awardees highlighted the strong connection and support system between past and present students of the University. Everyone was deeply engaged.
The “University Fellows Association – Scholarship for Outstanding PolyU Student Athletes” has supported the development of PolyU sports talents since its introduction in the academic year of 2016/2017. Indeed, PolyU alumni can play many valuable roles in guiding and inspiring the next generation: mentoring a student, providing an internship opportunity, sharing professional experience as an event speaker…...The alma mater welcomes all graduates to explore the many ways they can contribute. Contact us for more!
