AIA senior management, scholars and graduates, together with singer Hins Cheung shared the purpose of inspiring a more sustainable Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 7 October 2025 - On 3 October 2025, at the AIA Scholarships ceremony, AIA Foundation awarded scholarships to 100 outstanding undergraduate students selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants as the 5^th cohort. The event also commemorated the AIA Foundation's 30^th anniversary and celebrated the graduation of the 2^nd cohort of AIA Scholarships awardees. AIA Foundation also announced the launch of the "AIA Purpose in Action" initiative, which aims to promote education, health, and community development, underscoring its ongoing dedication to nurturing future leaders in Hong Kong. The AIA Scholarships provides more than just financial support; it represents confidence in the ability of young people to contribute to Hong Kong's future. In 2020, AIA committed US$100 million to support 100 undergraduate students each year from various universities in Hong Kong. The AIA Foundation grants the scholarships in collaboration with 10 universities in Hong Kong, and to date:

• Has supported nearly 500 scholars
• Has celebrated more than 140 scholar graduates

Alongside financial assistance, AIA Scholarships awardees can also take part in a wide range of networking events, learning and professional development programmes, and community service initiatives provided by the AIA Foundation. These opportunities offer them a broad educational experience, helping develop well-rounded individuals with a strong commitment to social responsibility. At the ceremony, Mr. Jacky Chan, AIA Regional Chief Executive and Group Chief Distribution Officer, and Mr. Stuart A. Spencer, AIA Group Chief Marketing Officer — both Co-chairmen of AIA Scholarships Committee — expressed that the AIA Scholarships serves as a platform for nurturing future leaders, encouraging young people not only to pursue academic excellence but also to make meaningful contributions to society beyond academics. Mr. Hins Cheung, a well-known singer and AIA Rethink Healthy ambassador, joined scholar and scholar graduate representatives, together with Mr. Alger Fung, Chief Executive Officer, AIA Hong Kong & Macau, and Director of AIA Foundation. They shared personal experiences of resilience, compassion and purpose, inspiring the audience to see how empathy and connection in daily life can help create a community focused on living Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. Mr. King Chan, the scholar representative, shared how the AIA Scholarships has empowered him to pursue his dream with courage: "AIA Scholarships provided me with the resources to participate in an overseas exchange programme and explore paths I had never imagined. After personally experiencing the importance of mental health support, I became determined to become a clinical psychologist and enable mental health services to become more accessible and affordable. The scholarship has further strengthened my commitment to providing psychological support to more people regardless of financial circumstances."