From College Students to Changemakers: CASE Alumni Kickoff

Something earth-shatteringly powerful happened three years ago - it was the establishment of the Christian Action Scholarship for Excellence (CASE). Why scholarships? Because scholarships change lives. They are educational opportunities that would otherwise be impossible for students from some of Hong Kong’s poorest families.

Since it's launch in 2022 more than 60 local and refugee students have received scholarships! Many have gone on to top-tier universities, including HKU,CUHK, and HKUST, and all of them are pursuing their dreams in fields they are passionate about.

As the scholarship programme grew, so did the vision. One recent improvement was the 2 November 2025, launch of the new CASE Alumni network celebration. Attended by over 80 students this new community is a place where awardees can connect, collaborate, mentor one another and develop lifelong friendships.

At the heart of the event was a special panel session opened for sharing by the alumni:

Matthew Shum, Founder of The Illuminant Company Limited, a social enterprise reimagining society’s perceptions of aging and care. His mission is to restore dignity to the elderly and provide innovative solutions. His story reminded us that true change begins with compassion.

Ken Deng, a CASE recipient and HKUST student, shared how Christian Action’s support helped him overcome obstacles during the pandemic. His resilience and fighting spirit shone through—proving that hardship can be transformed into strength when you refuse to give up.

We also celebrated the powerful bond between Kwong Ho and his mentor Dicky. Their relationship illustrates beautifully how mentorship can spark vision, courage, and impact—showing that when one person catches the dream, it can inspire another to run with it.

I believe that a quality education can bring generational change for families that have been trapped in poverty. The CASE scholarships have a huge impact and the new CASE Alumni network will only make that stronger. Click here to support this wonderful program!

I bless each of our Alumni with this encouragement: “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” - Hebrews 12:1, and “In due time, you will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” - Galatians 6:9

Siew Mei