The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has earlier held the Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2015/16 to honour 16 students, two from each of the eight Faculties, for their outstanding academic achievement, and for the first time presented full-tuition scholarships to two outstanding overseas students admitted in the academic year 2015/16.
"Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Scholarship" was set up in 2013 to pay tribute to the late Deputy Council Chairman and Distinguished Alumnus Ir Dr Ng Tat-lun, for his tremendous contributions to the development of the University as well as his passion for lifelong learning.
Officiating at the Ceremony were Mrs Millen Ng and Ms Irene Ng, wife and daughter of Dr Ng, Professor Timothy W. Tong, PolyU President and Dr Patrick S.C. Poon, Chairman of the PolyU Foundation. Members of the Governing Committee of the PolyU Foundation, PolyU staff, students and parents also attended the event.
Addressing the Ceremony, Professor Tong said, "Dr Ng had a long affiliation with our Institution over the past fifty years as a student, alumnus and Council member. Not only has he witnessed the growth of our University, but also made significant contribution to its advancement. His enthusiasm in pursuing knowledge, treating others with the utmost honesty and respect, and his determination to serve the community has set a good example for us."
On the occasion, Ms Irene Ng thanked PolyU again for naming the Scholarship after her late father, and called on the scholarship recipients to remain steadfast in their pursuit of knowledge and make untiring efforts to achieve their goals.
