(From left to right): Photo of Alison Tse (PT Year 3 student), Prof. Hector Tsang (Chair Professor and Head of RS), Erina Chow (OT Year 2 student) and Angel Lam (OT Year 3 student)
RS is pleased to announce that there are two students, namely Alison Tse (PT year 3 student) and Erina Chow (OT year 2 student) won this highly competitive and prestigious scholarship - Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020. There are 25 awardees nominated by the university presidents and then selected by the Awardee Selection Committee with members from different sectors each year, who will receive HK$150,000 each to participate in a series of initiatives, including Overseas or Mainland Attachment Programme, Mentorship Programme, Local Internship Programme and Service Project Programme.
Also, Angel Lam (OT Year 3 student) has been awarded the HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship 2019/20. This scholarship is set up to award students who have achieved good academic results (CGPA of 3.7 or above/ top 3% in class ranking / distinction (or equivalent)) as at the end of the first semester of 2019-20; and have strong commitment to Hong Kong.
Three students have the following sharing:
Alison Tse (PT Year 3 student) - Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020
It is such a privilege to be awarded the prestigious Innovative and Technology Scholarship 2020. Not only is it a ticket for me to explore more state-of-the-art knowledge from other countries and professionals, but it also reinforces my passion for technology and my field of study -- Physiotherapy. Nowadays, with the advent of technology, there are a wide scope of captivating treatment choices. Through this precious chance, it is hoped to be acquainted with more medical technologies that are conducive to patients with physical health problems. In the future, combining those insights into my Physiotherapy practice, I truly wish that I can contribute back to the community and facilitate the patients to live their life to the fullest. Lastly, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the RS department and the teachers who have been providing enduring encouragement for me to pursue this golden opportunity and guidance throughout my study in the past 3 years. They have always inspired me to be an active and humble learner. The success would not have been possible without them. Thank you very much!
Erina Chow (OT Year 2 student) - Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2020
Chow Tsz Ching, Erina, is the first-ever Occupational Therapy student receiving the Innovation and Technology Scholarship. Having been a strong advocate for humanities subjects such as psychology throughout the past years, she had never expected to be inspired by technology before her first placement in a hospital. “How rehabilitation technology was able to give geriatric patients motivation, has completely changed my attitude towards the way occupational therapy interacts with innovation, and how technology can go hand in hand with humanities to improve one's well-being.” As one of the newly awarded scholars, Erina is very grateful for the opportunity and is excited to embark on her journey to gain experiences in prestigious colleges and research labs, and acquire knowledge about neuroscience, gerontechnology, and telerehabilitation. She believes these invaluable opportunities will allow her to bring the latest technological advancement to both occupational interventions and the healthcare system in Hong Kong, ultimately empowering patients both physically and mindfully. Holding a strong passion to fulfill her conviction that everyone should lead a purposeful and contented life, Erina aspires to promote accessibility of rehabilitation services to the public, and further advance occupational therapy practices in Hong Kong with an innovative mind, while keeping a human touch.
Angel Lam (OT Year 3 student) - HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship 2019/20
I am grateful and honoured to be the recipient of the HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship 2019/20. I believe this is not my sole effort, but the combined effort of OT professors’ guidance and well-designed teaching, schoolmates’ generous help and inspirations, as well as the fruitful and diverse learning experiences offered by our curriculum. These all provided me a great learning platform to attain good academic results and equip me to be a more competent OT in the future. Hence, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the professors, students and staff who have helped me along my learning process, as well as my family, and to share this massive joy with them. Thanks to the HSBC scholarship, I can further expose myself to knowledge and research in various OT areas of expertise, for instance, through joining conferences and exhibitions on such topics as AI and assistive devices and technologies. Moreover, the scholarship will allow me to pursue some extra-curricular interests. This scholarship will motivate me to work hard in my final year at Poly U and clinical placements. Thank you once again HSBC for investing in my future and that of other students.
