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Awarding Outstanding Scholars
Celebrating a new cohort of JC Scholars and JC STEM Early Career Research Fellows
15 May 2025
The Club held its Scholarships and Fellowships Award Presentation Ceremony and High Table Dinner on 17 March, awarding a new cohort of 116 youngsters with scholarships to recognise their outstanding academic performance and commitment to the community.
Caption: Pictured with JC Scholars and JC STEM Early Career Research Fellows are Club Chairman Michael Lee (front row, centre); keynote speaker Tsinghua University Chair Professor of AI Science and Dean of Institute for AI Industry Research Zhang Ya-qian (front row, eighth left); Club Stewards; Club management members and representatives of participating tertiary institutions
Coinciding with the Club’s 140th anniversary, this year’s presentation ceremony also awarded 10 outstanding STEM researchers with the inaugural JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application. Additionally, the Club congratulated 40 graduating JC Scholars as they embarked on their next chapters.
Caption: Club Chairman Michael Lee urged JC Scholars and JC STEM Fellows to harness the power of technological change for the benefit of all members of society, driving positive change for future generations
The Club has long been committed to supporting education and talent development in Hong Kong. Established in 1998, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships have grown in scope and scale, supporting Hong Kong undergraduates as well as students pursuing vocational education, gifted young students from the Mainland and around the world, and students who have excelled while overcoming adversity and challenges. The scholarships have awarded more than 1,100 students through funding of over HK$891 million to date.
Caption: Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (front row, second right) with JC Scholars Jenna Choi (front row, first right), James Li (front row, centre) and Horace Pong (front row, second left); JC STEM Early Career Research Fellow Dr Hu Delin (front row, first left); and representatives of The Jockey Club Scholars Alumni Association
To support Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology hub, as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, the Club established the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application in 2024 with a supporting donation of HK$110 million from its Charities Trust, with a view to support 30 promising young STEM researchers over three years.
Caption: Keynote speaker Professor Zhang Ya-qin called for students to rise and shine in the defining era of AI
Beyond financial benefits, including research project seed funding and academic development support, the fellowship offers opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. Fellows can join a year-long attachment to work with industry partners, providing opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration to broaden perspectives, networks and knowledge. This will contribute to the long-term technological development and innovation of Hong Kong.
Caption: Pictured with JC Scholars and JC STEM Early Career Research Fellows are Club Chairman Michael Lee (front row, centre); keynote speaker Tsinghua University Chair Professor of AI Science and Dean of Institute for AI Industry Research Zhang Ya-qian (front row, eighth left); Club Stewards; Club management members and representatives of participating tertiary institutions
Coinciding with the Club’s 140th anniversary, this year’s presentation ceremony also awarded 10 outstanding STEM researchers with the inaugural JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application. Additionally, the Club congratulated 40 graduating JC Scholars as they embarked on their next chapters.
Caption: Club Chairman Michael Lee urged JC Scholars and JC STEM Fellows to harness the power of technological change for the benefit of all members of society, driving positive change for future generations
The Club has long been committed to supporting education and talent development in Hong Kong. Established in 1998, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships have grown in scope and scale, supporting Hong Kong undergraduates as well as students pursuing vocational education, gifted young students from the Mainland and around the world, and students who have excelled while overcoming adversity and challenges. The scholarships have awarded more than 1,100 students through funding of over HK$891 million to date.
Caption: Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (front row, second right) with JC Scholars Jenna Choi (front row, first right), James Li (front row, centre) and Horace Pong (front row, second left); JC STEM Early Career Research Fellow Dr Hu Delin (front row, first left); and representatives of The Jockey Club Scholars Alumni Association
To support Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology hub, as outlined in the National 14th Five-Year Plan, the Club established the JC STEM Early Career Research Fellowship for Translation and Application in 2024 with a supporting donation of HK$110 million from its Charities Trust, with a view to support 30 promising young STEM researchers over three years.
Caption: Keynote speaker Professor Zhang Ya-qin called for students to rise and shine in the defining era of AI
Beyond financial benefits, including research project seed funding and academic development support, the fellowship offers opportunities for cross-cultural exchange and collaboration. Fellows can join a year-long attachment to work with industry partners, providing opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration to broaden perspectives, networks and knowledge. This will contribute to the long-term technological development and innovation of Hong Kong.
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