The Hong Kong Hakka Association's 2023-2024 Hakka Children's Scholarship Award Ceremony was recently held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The organizer stated that the total amount of scholarships for this year's program is 1.775 million Hong Kong dollars (HKD). The Hong Kong Hakka Association's 2023-2024 Hakka Children's Scholarship Award Ceremony was recently held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. It is reported that this program has received applications from Hakka students from 360 primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong. Ultimately, 220 primary school students and 223 secondary school students were selected and awarded scholarships of 3000 yuan and 5000 yuan respectively, with a total scholarship amount of 1.775 million yuan. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Hakka Association, Wu Huiquan, stated that compared to previous editions of the scholarship program, this year's number of applicants and winners has reached a new high. He revealed that in the future, if applicants for the scholarship program pass the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination and become the top scorer, they will receive an additional bonus of 50000 yuan to each Hakka student to encourage them to study hard and strive for better grades. Wu Huiquan hopes that Hakka youth can fully utilize their knowledge and wisdom in the future, contribute to the country and society, and inherit excellent Chinese national culture. Chen Baili, Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, stated in his speech at the ceremony that he was delighted to witness the recognition of the efforts and achievements of outstanding Hakka students, and said that the Hong Kong Hakka Association has always been committed to the work of young people. He emphasized that the Hong Kong SAR government has always been committed to creating opportunities for young people, hoping that Hong Kong youth can demonstrate the determination of Hakka people to actively strive and achieve success in their studies in the future, and create a better future for Hong Kong and the motherland. (New Society)