AIA Foundation yesterday (11 September) awarded AIA Scholarships to 100 outstanding university students in Hong Kong, making the recipients the third cohort to receive the prestigious honour. As the flagship programme of AIA Foundation, AIA Scholarships was established to help students pursue higher education, broaden their horizons and reach their potential while also encouraging them to continue making contributions to Hong Kong. The programme not only reflects AIA's confidence in Hong Kong's youth and the city's future development, but also embodies the Company's commitments to environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, making a positive impact on the community, and fulfilling the purpose of helping people live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

 

AIA pledged US$100 million in October 2020 to help 100 undergraduates every year over the next several decades attend Hong Kong universities. AIA Scholarships is run by AIA Foundation in collaboration with 10 partner universities in Hong Kong. Each AIA Scholar will receive an award of HK$50,000 every year throughout their undergraduate programme¹.

 

Selection criteria include students' track records of academic excellence and community service as well as their need for financial support to pursue higher education. In addition to granting AIA Scholarships, AIA Foundation will engage with the scholars throughout their academic journeys, providing them with career planning workshops, dialogues with AIA senior leaders, and opportunities to serve the community to further expand their horizons.