Connections Mar 2024 TC

支持視障青年 追求多元發展 Visually Impaired Youths Pursue Diverse Development Opportunities 身 體上的缺陷無阻追求夢想的熱忱，只要懷着 信心和勇氣，定能突破障礙，於人生的舞台 上綻放耀目光芒。 恒隆與心光盲人院暨學校於去年合作設立「恒隆 視障人士獎學及發展金」，資助該校優秀學生及其 畢業生持續進修及發展專長。首屆獎學金的其中 兩位得主：現就讀香港演藝學院音樂碩士、主修 小提琴表演的丁怡杰，以及現就讀香港大學社會 科學學士一年級的姚嘉俊，親自分享他們獲得 獎學金後的發展動向和感受。 P hysical disabilities do not hinder the enthusiasm to pursue dreams. With confidence and courage, one can break through obstacles and unleash their talents. Last year, Hang Lung established “The Hang Lung Scholarship and Development Donation for the Visually Impaired” in partnership with the Ebenezer School & Home for the Visually Impaired. The two recipients of the inaugural scholarship are Ding Yijie, currently studying for a Master's Degree in Music, majoring in violin performance, at The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, and Yao Ka Chun, a first-year undergraduate studying for a Bachelor of Social Sciences at The University of Hong Kong. Both have shared their development opportunities and experiences since receiving the scholarship. 獎學金提供經濟的幫助，支持我作多元發展，讓我能 接受課堂以外的小提琴專業訓練，精進琴藝。我亦 因此學習並成功演奏高難度歌曲，這份滿足感推動我 更加努力練習，希望未來踏上更多、更大的舞台。 The scholarship provides financial assistance and supports my diversified development, enabling me to receive specialized violin training beyond the confines of the classroom. This has significantly enhanced my skills, allowing me to perform intricate and challenging musical pieces. The sense of fulfillment drives me to practice harder, hoping to step onto larger and more prestigious stages in the future. 詳細訪問內容 Detailed interview The biggest support given by the scholarship is providing me with more space and motivation to explore various possibilities. On one hand, I can delve into various fields of study, broaden my horizons, and expand my knowledge. On the other hand, it has given me the opportunity to embrace university life to the full, fostering my personal growth and transformation. 獎學金給予我最大的支持就是讓我有更多空間和動力 去探索不同的可能性。一方面能夠深入探究學科上的 不同領域，增廣知識、拓展視野；另一方面，有機會 體驗多姿多彩的大學生活，令自己成長和轉變。 丁怡杰 Ding Yijie 香港演藝學院 The Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts 姚嘉俊 Yao Ka Chun 香港大學 The University of Hong Kong 17 可 持 續 發 展 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y