• The D. H. Chen Foundation
    Scholarship Programme

    To nurture compassionate and insightful leaders for positive social change

    The D. H. Chen Foundation
    Scholarship Programme

    To nurture compassionate and insightful leaders for positive social change

The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme aims to nurture, empower and connect promising and insightful leaders who will take Hong Kong into an even brighter and more caring future.

Scholarship Overview

The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme is a flagship initiative of The D. H. Chen Foundation, a Hong Kong family philanthropic trust established in 1970 by Dr. Din Hwa Chen, the founder of Nan Fung Group. Guided by Dr. Chen’s motto “Care for others as well as you would care for yourself”, and inspired by the Foundation’s mission to build a compassionate society and promote compassion-based values, the Programme partners with leading universities in Hong Kong and award up to 20 scholarships annually to promising and compassionate students, nurturing a new generation of insightful leaders dedicated to driving sustainable impact.

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Professor Freddy Boey
President and University Distinguished Professor
City University of Hong Kong

Through Inspirational Learning, Interactive Learning and Innovative Learning, City University of Hong Kong is committed to nurturing tomorrow's global leaders. The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme stimulates the Scholars' passion and aspirations, propelling them towards extraordinary achievements. Together with the Foundation, we are empowering the students to make a meaningful impact on the world.

Professor Dennis Lo
Vice-Chancellor and President
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme nurtures our compassionate young talents by providing them with comprehensive opportunities and support to realise their philanthropic aspirations. The D. H. Chen Scholars not only excel academically, but also make positive changes in our society and will become impactful leaders for our better future.

Professor Jin-Guang Teng
President
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme provides students with unique opportunities to enrich their learning experience and unleash their potential to bring about positive social change. I believe this Scholarship will help us nurture young talents who will serve the community as competent professionals and socially responsible leaders.

Professor Nancy Ip
President
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Nurturing young talents is vital to the future success of our society. The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme supports our students by providing them with a wide array of opportunities to expand their horizons, develop their potential and create a positive impact on society.

Professor Xiang Zhang
President and Vice-Chancellor
The University of Hong Kong

At the heart of The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship Programme is a deep belief in the value of 'paying it forward' – broadening the horizons and building the confidence of young talented students today, so that they will be able to make a lasting positive impact on society in the future.

Partner Universities

  • City University of Hong Kong
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The University of Hong Kong
25-26/F, Nan Fung Tower
88 Connaught Road Central, Central, Hong Kong

Telephone +852 3979 2622 | Facsimile +852 3162 5699
Email: scholarship@dhchenfoundation.com