Scholarships

Giving back through education

Swire has a long history of educational sponsorship in Hong Kong. We believe that giving young people a chance to build a better future for themselves is one of the best ways to give back to the communities that have helped our businesses to grow and prosper.

Giving back through education

In the early 1900s, when the idea of establishing a university in Hong Kong for local and Chinese Mainland students was first proposed, Swire was one of very few foreign firms that supported the initiative. The Group donated £40,000 – more than £6m in today’s terms – to help found the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and establish its first named professorship, the Taikoo Chair of Engineering.

Today, the Swire Group provides a wide variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries across the globe to tertiary level and post-graduate students, as well as to secondary school students.

Swire Scholars

Swire is delighted to have contributed to so many Swire Scholars’ academic growth and development down the years, as well as empowering them to flourish and succeed. Read some of the Swire Scholars’ inspiring stories.

Swire Scholars reunion

In November 2024, Swire Scholars past and present gathered for a reunion. It was wonderful to see scholars from different generations coming together to reconnect and catch up on each other’s journeys, with former scholars sharing their experiences in the hope of inspiring and encouraging younger students to strive for a brighter future. The aim is to build on this event to forge closer connections within the Swire Scholars community.