The Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme, a collaboration between the SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), recently awarded scholarships to nine outstanding PolyU students in its second round of awards at a ceremony.

The scholarship programme, launched in 2022, aims to support exceptional PolyU students, with a focus on those facing financial challenges, in fields such as construction, real estate or engineering-related. Each awardee will receive a scholarship worth up to HK$40,000.

SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok said: “The SHKP-Kwoks’ Foundation and PolyU established the Building Homes with Heart Scholarship Programme to support excellent PolyU students. The programme reflects the strong partnership between SHKP and PolyU in fostering collaboration between the industry and the academia. Over the years, SHKP has recruited many PolyU graduates, who have made a remarkable contribution to the development of many landmark projects of the Group. We appreciate PolyU’s continued support in nurturing high-calibre talent for Hong Kong and the country.”

PolyU Vice President (Student and Global Affairs) Professor Ben Young, said: “Through the Building Innovation & Technology Research Projects, PolyU will apply various innovative technologies, including a smart, efficient and flexible energy-management system, green building materials and green construction processes, to achieve energy conservation, carbon reduction and digitalization, and to improve the efficiency of SHKP projects. Since its inception, the programme has supported 19 outstanding, financially challenged students to pursue their studies in construction, real estate or engineering-related disciplines. PolyU is delighted to continue its collaboration with SHKP to nurture a new generation of talent for the construction industry and promote advanced green technology, helping Hong Kong to become carbon neutral and creating a sustainable future. We hope PolyU graduates will continue to advance the development of building technologies and translate their scientific research outcomes into applications to help Hong Kong develop into a world-class smart city.”

During the ceremony, SHKP Executive Director Robert Chan shared his insights on the development of the real estate industry and explained how SHKP has put its Building Homes with Heart spirit into practice. He also encouraged the students to be well prepared for future challenges. Also attending the award ceremony were PolyU Associate Dean of the Faculty of Construction and Environment Professor Charles Wong, PolyU Dean of Students Professor Albert Chan.

To enhance the students’ understanding of Hong Kong landmark projects, SHKP arranged a site visit to GO PARK Sai Sha where they learned about the project’s community impact.