Why do we think this is important?
We encourage all students to participate in exchanges as a way to gain valuable insights and experiences while also strengthening students’ personal development and broadening their horizons.
Why pledge?
The HKSAR subsidizes local students with exchange scholarships and bursaries, but HKUST realizes the importance of also supporting non-local students.
How has the program been doing?
The program has supported more than 70 students (both local and non-local) with a total of HK$1,800,000 through exchange or outreach initiatives.

2022-23 Awardees
FOO Xiao Yi, School of Engineering
KUSAK Tomas, School of Science
LAI Ming Xuan, School of Business and Management
LAM Cheuk Huen, School of Business and Management
LI Jianyi, School of Science
NG Hoi Kan, School of Engineering
WONG Hok Nam, School of Science
SAKIPAGA Ece Bianca, School of Science
SUN Zhuotao, School of Engineering
YUNG Ka Shing, Interdisciplinary Programs
2021-22 Awardees
FU Yihan, School of Science
KOWALCZYK Wiktor Marcin, School of Engineering
LAI Yuxiao, School of Business and Management
LIU Chengcheng, Joint School
MANIMELDURA Maneth Jayaweera, School of Engineering
MISHRA Swapnil, School of Business and Management
NGUYEN Kim Hue Nam, Interdisciplinary Programs
ORESHKIN Fedor, School of Business and Management
WONG Xuan Wei, School of Business and Management
YAO Jiayi, School of Business and Management
2020-21 Awardees
FERNANDO Lindamulage Yasiru Hansaja, Interdisciplinary Programs
HALIM Vanessa Theodora, School of Engineering
HENDRIS Nicholas Bryan Russell, Interdisciplinary Programs
LEE Chun Yikk, School of Business and Management
LI Zixuan, School of Business and Management
LIM Her Wei, Interdisciplinary Programs
MENG Zifei, School of Business and Management
ZHANG Jiayi, Joint School
ZHOU Kexin, Joint School
2019-20 Awardees
CANDICE Angeline, School of Science
FOO Peace, School of Science
LIN Muyun, School of Science
TJANDRA Amelia, School of Engineering
2018-19 Awardees
CHEN Tiantian, Joint School
DONG Yu, School of Business and Management
GUNAWAN Josia Andreas, School of Engineering
JACOB Jubin, School of Engineering
WANG Tiancheng, Interdisciplinary Programs
WIDJAJA William Nathanael, Interdisciplinary Programs
2017-18 Awardees
DAS Prasenjit, School of Science
GUNAWAN, Josia Andreas, School of Science
KONG Deyue, School of Science
LONG Zhong, School of Science
PARK Seo Hyun, School of Business and Management
TSENG, Sheng-hong, Interdisciplinary Programs
2016-17 Awardees
CHEN Rui, School of Science
CHEN Ruihong, School of Engineering
JAIN Vaishali, School of Business and Management
JOO Minhyung, School of Science
OUYANG Jing, School of Science
RATTANARUNGRUENGCHAI Pat, School of Business and Management
2015-16 Awardees
DU Xinnan, School of Engineering
LIU Xinzhu, School of Engineering
MASHKINA Margarita, School of Business and Management
TAI Yu, School of Business and Management
YANG Yifeng, School of Science
YANG Yuan, School of Science
2014-15 Awardees
CHEN Liqi, School of Engineering
CHEN Yunyan, School of Business and Management
FATHEHPURIA Varun, School of Business and Management
GONG Bo, School of Engineering
TANG Yongjian, School of Science
XU Shiyao, Interdisciplinary Programs
2013-14 Awardees
AMBEKAR Chirag Pradip, School of Engineering
GAUTAM Aishwarya, School of Engineering
KHURANA Vibhor, School of Engineering
LIN Qiyang, School of Business and Management
LOW Khau Leng Michelle, School of Business and Management
2012-13 Awardees
CAI Wenxuani, School of Science
LUO Yanjin, School of Engineering
SU Qida, School of Engineering
WONG Cicilia Susanty, School of Engineering
ZHANG Yaofeng, School of Engineering
How will your money be used?
The cumulative donations received from alumni are treated as the principal balance of the Alumni Endowment Fund (AEF) and is maintained in perpetuity. The principal is the basis of sustained annual income from various investments, forming a reliable and viable source of support for many beneficial projects for students.
Click here to learn more about Alumni Endowment Fund (AEF)
For direct donation, please use the online form. Your generous support will be eligible for tax deductions. For donors who would like to support HKUST with their United States-based assets, they can enjoy tax-deductions by contributing to our non-profit partner Give2Asia. Please visit https://give2asia.org/hkust.
What is the application process for AEF Exchange Scholarships and Bursaries for Students?
Students who are interested may apply through the Student Financial Aid Office (SFAO). For more information about the program, and to learn how to apply, please visit: https://sfao.ust.hk/page.php?i=46.