School of Biomedical Sciences
生物醫學學院
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 香港中文大學

Miss Valerie Tanya Chan, a second-year student in the BSc in Biomedical Sciences Programme at the School of Biomedical Sciences, has been awarded the Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2024. She is among 25 exceptional undergraduate students to receive this prestigious scholarship, and one of six recipients from CUHK Medicine.

The Innovation and Technology Scholarship was established in 2011 by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the HKSAR Government, HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. This Scholarship aims to provide outstanding undergraduates in Hong Kong with opportunities to widen their international exposure, gaining industry experience, and nurture their passion and commitment toward science and technology.

Each of the 25 awardees will receive up to HK$150,000 to participate in a series of elite training programmes, including overseas/ mainland research attachment, mentorship programmes, and achievements showcases.

We sincerely congratulate Miss Chan on her remarkable achievement and wish her continued success.


Miss Valerie Tanya Chan (left) pictures with The Hon Michael WONG, GBS, JP, the Deputy Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government (right)


Miss Valerie Tanya Chan (left) and Dr. Ann Lau (right), Associate Director (Undergraduate Education), SBS