We are profoundly saddened by the passing of Prof. Chia-Wei Woo, the Founding President of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). His visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to education have made a lasting impact on our community.

To honor his remarkable legacy, the family is establishing the Professor Chia-Wei and Yvonne Woo Endowed Scholarship at the University for HKUST students with a founding endowment of HKD 8,000,000. Please join in supporting a cause that was near and dear to his heart. Your generous donation will serve as a meaningful tribute, perpetuating the spirit of Professor Woo by supporting our future generations in their pursuit of excellence, and to carry forward Professor Woo’s innovation, determination, and can-do spirit.

Donation Method

We warmly invite all who wish to commemorate Professor Woo's life and contributions to make a donation to the scholarship fund. You can make an online donation through scanning the QR code or visiting the following link:

https://w5.ab.ust.hk/jsdm/donation_form?eventId=WCWMS

Alternatively, you can send a crossed cheque payable to "The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology" to

Development and Alumni Office
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
(Attn: Ms Chu)

Please write your name, contact number and the donation purpose: “Donation to Professor Chia-Wei and Yvonne Woo Endowed Scholarship Fund” on the back of your cheque.

We also encourage donations in lieu of flowers, allowing us to create a meaningful tribute that will benefit students for years to come.

Thank you for your generosity and support in honoring the memory of Professor Chia-Wei WOO.

For any inquiries, please contact us at (852) 2358 6111 or via email at dao@ust.hk.