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Tsang Tsz-kwan, a blind and hearing impaired graduate of New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) will be able to pursue further study in the UK with the support of the newly established ‘Fly High Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship’ from New Asia College.  The College held a ‘Fly Beyond the Dream’ ceremony today (18 September) to present the Scholarship. At the same occasion, Tsang Tsz-kwan also received the ‘Cheng Ming Award’, the highest honour bestowed on students of New Asia College.

Thanks to donations from generous members of the public, the Scholarship was established in August 2017 so that final-year disabled students with outstanding academic performance, can further their studies for a Master’s Degree, Doctoral Degree or other research programmes, overseas.

Disabled people generally face greater challenges in their daily life, academic studies and workplace, and a person who can transcend their disabilities, win a place at the University and excel in academic studies is particularly impressive. Tsz-kwan has been blind and hearing impaired since childhood. She was admitted to her hoped for Department of Translation of CUHK in 2013 with three 5** marks in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination. She has achieved an outstanding performance in her undergraduate studies and looks to pursue further studies in the UK.

‘I am honoured to be the first awardee of the Scholarship and I would like to extend my gratitude to my family, the College and CUHK for their nurturing, support and encouragement,’ Tsz-kwan said.

The College strives to award students with outstanding academic performance, active social or College participation, leadership ability or remarkable improvement, through an array of scholarships. Financial aid is also granted to students in financial need. The ‘Cheng Ming Award’ is the highest honour presented to College students. It is given for excellent academic performance, good conduct, active participation in community service and outstanding leadership calibre.

Through the inspirational story of Tsz-kwan, the College hopes to encourage students to develop a positive and optimistic attitude in the face of adversity, and press on towards their goals.