PolyU partners with CCB (Asia) to present “Financing the World, Building the Future” scholarships, nurturing globally-minded financial talents
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China Construction Bank (Asia) (CCB (Asia)) jointly launched a scholarship programme to recognise students who have displayed talent in three key frontier areas – artificial intelligence (AI), sustainable finance and cross-border finance. The Scholarship Presentation Ceremony was successfully held today. Under the theme “Financing the World, Building the Future”, the scholarship programme aims to guide young talents in integrating theoretical knowledge with industry practice, deepen their insights on the emerging trends in the financial sector, and cultivate financial elites equipped with international vision and innovation capabilities, thereby injecting new momentum into the sustainable development of the financial industry and reinforcing Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre.
The Ceremony was officiated by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU; Mr ZHANG Jun, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CCB (Asia); Mr CHEUNG Leong, Vice President (Administration and Development) of PolyU; Ms Daphne WAT, Deputy Chief Executive of CCB (Asia); Dr Laura LO, Associate Vice President (Institutional Advancement) of PolyU; Mr WANG Zi, Head of the Executive Office of CCB (Asia); Prof. Jimmy JIN, Associate Dean (External Relations and Development) of the PolyU Faculty of Business; Prof. George WONG, Associate Head of the PolyU School of Accounting and Finance; Ms Charmaine LI, Head of Institutional Banking of CCB (Asia); and Mr GUO Jingtang, Head of Human Resources of CCB (Asia).
Prof. Jin-Guang Teng said, “This scholarship, jointly established by PolyU and CCB (Asia) for the first time, carries far-reaching significance—it identifies outstanding students in the field of fintech, and empowers them to become talents who will drive digital transformation of the financial industry and shape its long-term development. As an innovative world-class university, PolyU is committed to nurturing socially responsible professionals and leaders with a strong sense of national pride and a global perspective. In the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject, the University’s Business and Economics disciplines were ranked 25th globally and first in Hong Kong, a recognition of our efforts by the international academic community. By deepening our collaboration with CCB (Asia), we strive to translate knowledge and technology into real-world impact through education, industry collaboration and professional networks, nurturing future leaders with professional excellence and the capability of creating long-term value for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.”
Mr Zhang Jun said, “‘The hopes of a country and the future of a nation lie in the hands of its young generation.’ Since its launch, the CCB (Asia) Scholarship Program has upheld its mission of ‘nurturing future pillars’, striving to cultivate innovative and dedicated talents for Hong Kong and the Nation. This year, we are delighted to join hands with PolyU for the first time, marking a new chapter in this talent development initiative. We look forward to using this collaboration as a new starting point to establish a long-term strategic partnership with PolyU, jointly advancing talent cultivation and academic research, continuously broadening and deepening our cooperation, and supporting Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and technology hub.”
The 2025/26 CCB (Asia) Scholarship Program recognises outstanding PolyU students who demonstrate academic excellence and innovative thinking. Selection is based on academic performance, internship experience and analytical insights into the fields of AI, sustainable finance and cross-border finance. The theme “Financing the World, Building the Future” highlights the importance of transcending geographical and knowledge boundaries to connect global resources and opportunities. PolyU is committed to research innovation and talent cultivation for societal benefit, while CCB (Asia), as the pivotal overseas platform of CCB Group, bridges international financial resources and cutting-edge trends. Through this collaboration, both parties will continue to nurture globally minded professionals and foster a sustainable finance ecosystem, empowering young talents to become the new generation of financial leaders rooted in Hong Kong, connected to the Greater Bay Area and empowered with a global perspective.
The scholarship programme received an enthusiastic response from numerous high-caliber PolyU undergraduates across different disciplines and from diverse backgrounds. Following a rigorous selection process, 18 students were awarded scholarships across three tiers. The First Prize winners are Mr KHAN Hassam and Mr LAM Yuk Tung, both majoring in Accounting and Finance, as well as Mr XU Bangyan, majoring in Digital Finance and Investment, under the Bachelor of Business Administration (Honors) programme. The three First Place Award recipients expressed their commitment to seizing this opportunity to enhance their professional competence. They look forward to joining the financial industry upon graduation, contributing to society through their expertise and driving innovation in the sector.
During the Ceremony, the three First Place Award Prize winners delivered presentations on AI, sustainable finance and cross-border finance respectively, showcasing their research findings and putting forward innovative and practical recommendations. Their presentations combined the latest industry developments with academic research, demonstrating the young generation’s keen insights into financial trends and their strong sense of social responsibility. Awardees also wrote down their future career aspirations and placed them into a symbolic globe representing “Financing the World, Building the Future” and signifying the joint commitment of PolyU and CCB (Asia) to support young talent dreams and collectively shape the development blueprint for the financial industries of Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
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