This year’s scholarship attracted strong competition from many excellent candidates. The four recipients stood out for their scholarly achievements and were granted a total of HKD160,000. All recipients expressed sincere gratitude for the encouragement and recognition provided by the Zhilan Scholarship, reaffirming their commitment to furthering research in Chinese culture.

Kwok Wang Chiu, an avid creator of classical poetry, will continue his exploration of Chinese versification and medieval Chinese literature. Du Xinzi is passionate about delving into the profound topics on Chinese culture.

Yang Yunfei’s research re-examines historical figures of the Southern Song dynasty. He hopes to further cultivate the construction of Chinese cultural memory through diverse perspectives. Lei Yusheng’s work integrates Sound Studies and sensory ethnography to investigate heritage, urban historiography, and multi-layered memory practices in contemporary China.

The Faculty of Arts remains committed to fostering an inspiring environment for humanities education. Through various initiatives, including scholarships and overseas exchange programmes, we encourage students to pursue impactful and original academic research, supporting their journey towards excellence.

About the Zhilan Scholarship

Established by the Faculty of Arts at CUHK in 2023 – 2024 with the generous support of the Zhilan Foundation for the Study of Chinese Culture, the Zhilan Scholarship recognises students for their outstanding academic and research achievements in Chinese culture studies. The scholarship aims to promote the study and preservation of Chinese culture while upholding humanistic values.