UOWCHK graduate wins prestigious scholarship

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A recent graduate of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at UOW College Hong Kong (UOWCHK) has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Society of Japanese Language Education Hong Kong (SOJLE).

Mr. PAK Ming Fung Terence, a graduate of the Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese & Chinese) (AABCS) programme, was one of only two recipients in the sub-degree category at the 2025–26 Scholarships & Group Project Awards Ceremony, held on 24 October 2026.

Established in 1978, the SOJLE promotes Japanese language education in Hong Kong by facilitating academic and cultural exchanges among institutions offering Japanese-language programmes and training. The society also organizes seminars, Japanese-language proficiency examinations, and other activities that support the advancement of Japanese language studies.

UOWCHK offers a range of Japanese-language-related programmes, including the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Japanese Studies and the Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese & Chinese).

Congratulations to Mr. Pak on this outstanding achievement, which reflects his dedication to Japanese language studies and academic excellence.

Award recipient Mr. PAK Ming Fung Terence (back row, left) with distinguished guests, including Mr. MATSUBARA Kazuki, Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong (centre right), and Ms. Maggie LEUNG On Yuk, President of the Society of Japanese Language Education Hong Kong (centre left).

From left: Dr. Hitoshi MURAKAMI (Japanese Section Leader), Mr. MATSUBARA Kazuki, Deputy Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong, Mr. PAK Ming Fung (award recipient), and Dr. Hayato SAITO (Japanese Language Teacher).