13 students from Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education have been awarded scholarships in the 2024/25 round of the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS). These awards fall under three meaningful categories: the Outstanding Performance Scholarship (OPS), which recognises academic excellence; the Reaching Out Award (ROA), which supports students in gaining international learning experiences; and the Endeavour Scholarship (EDS), which honours perseverance and personal growth. This proud moment was marked at the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund and Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund Joint Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2025. Two student representatives attended the ceremony on behalf of the College, accompanied by Dr. Vincent Chan, Head of Student Development cum Assistant Professor.

The GSF and SPEF Joint Scholarship Presentation Ceremony 2025 was held on 24 April 2025.  The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, today (April 24) presented certificates to awardees under the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (GSF) and the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund (SPEF) for the 2024/25 academic year.  Over 6 400 meritorious post-secondary students received scholarships and awards, amounting to about $196 million in total. Both the GSF and the SPEF also give recognition to meritorious post-secondary students with special educational needs (SEN) through the Endeavour Merit Award and the Endeavour Scholarship. This year, a total of around 600 SEN students were given the awards/scholarships.

Dr Choi said that the two scholarship schemes have successfully attracted outstanding non-local students to pursue their studies in Hong Kong by commending those with excellent performance in various aspects, thereby enhancing the city's position as an international hub for post-secondary education. To tie in with the overall national development, the Education Bureau will adhere to the principle of integrity and innovation, and seize the development opportunities arising from the country's Belt and Road initiatives, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, etc, to deepen Hong Kong's role as a cluster of talent, and to consolidate and develop Hong Kong's advantages in education. 

The Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) was established under the SPEF in 2011 to promote the quality and sustainable development of the self-financing post-secondary sector. There are five types of scholarships and awards under the scheme, namely Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Best Progress Award, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award and Endeavour Scholarship. These scholarships and awards are offered to students pursuing full-time locally accredited self-financing sub-degree or undergraduate programmes. In the 2024/25 academic year, the SPEF offered scholarships and awards to about 4 000 local and about 400 non-local students. In terms of levels of study, about 2 400 of them pursued undergraduate studies, while about 2 000 students were at the sub-degree level.

Reflecting on the occasion, Dr. Chan shared: “It is a proud occasion to witness our students receiving these honours. Their consistent effort—both in academic work and co-curricular engagement—demonstrates a deep sense of purpose and perseverance. These awards are a reflection of their journey and their commitment to personal and academic growth.” These scholarships represent not only recognition of hard work and determination, but also the opportunities that come from continuous learning and engagement. They highlight the importance of resilience, ambition, and stepping beyond one’s comfort zone.

Congratulations once again to all awardees on this well-earned recognition. Their achievements reflect consistent effort, determination, and a commitment to growth, setting a strong example for peers and the wider YCCECE community. Wishing each of them continued success in the journey ahead.
 

List of awardees

• Gurung Josmi
• Peixoto Elizabeth
• Raoof Khadija
• Wong Chi Ying
• Chan Fung Hei
• Ho Yi Lam
• Hong Wing Kiu
• Khan Momna
• Leung Jazmine Sum Yin
• Li Man Huen
• Luo Si
• Ansar Areeba
• Leong Nga Yi