Link Asset Management Limited (Link), the manager of Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT, stock code: 823), held its 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship Interview Day and Awards Ceremony on 5 July 2025 (Saturday). 100 outstanding students were recognised in the awards ceremony with the scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

Over the past decade, through the Link University Scholarship, Link has awarded over 1,800 scholarships to reward outstanding first-generation university students in Hong Kong, encouraging their upward social mobility and enhancing their learning experiences as they work towards a brighter future. This year, Link is extending its support and encouragement to secondary school students through the Link 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship.  

George Hongchoy, Link’s Group Chief Executive Officer, presented scholarships to the top five students who ranked highest on the Interview Day. He said:

"Congratulations to all 100 outstanding students who received the scholarships today. These students represent the future of Hong Kong and it is exciting to see such talent and potential. Youth empowerment has always been a key focus of the Link Together Initiatives programme. As we celebrate Link REIT’s 20th anniversary, we would like to recognise more outstanding students in Hong Kong and encourage their active participation in school and community activities."

Grace Chan, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) said,

“Link 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship not only acknowledges the academic excellence of its awardees but also honours their contributions to school and the wider community. With the collaborative efforts of Link and HKCSS, we have made a meaningful impact through this initiative.”

Link 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship received over 250 applications. The ceremony honoured 100 awardees, who were selected based on their academic achievements, engagement in school and volunteer activities, as well as performance during the interview.

All 100 awardees benefited from a workshop focused on communication skills, empowering them to present their opinions effectively. Additionally, a design thinking and active ageing workshop was conducted to help the Top 30 shortlisted students prepare for their interview presentations.

The panel of judges from various sectors, including Legislative Council member, representatives from HKCSS and NGOs, as well as Link’s senior management interviewed the Top 30 shortlisted students based on their ideas for addressing issues related to the theme of active ageing. From these interviews, the Top 5 students were selected, and the rankings of the awardees were announced at the Awards Ceremony, witnessed by 23 school representatives.

The 20th Anniversary Outstanding Student Scholarship comes ahead of the 20th Anniversary of the IPO of Link REIT in November 2025. Over the past two decades, Link has been transformed from a single market, single asset class operator into one of Asia’s leading real estate investors and managers.

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About Link Asset Management Limited

Link Asset Management Limited (Link) is a leading, independent, and fully integrated real estate investor and manager focusing on the APAC region. It manages Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link REIT, Hong Kong stock code: 823), the largest REIT in Asia, and its real estate investment portfolio. Link also aims to leverage its investment management capabilities to serve as a trusted investment manager to capital partners through its business line, Link Real Estate Partners.

Building on its strong track record over almost two decades, Link targets to deliver resilient returns and growth to its unitholders. Link offers a “REIT plus” investment case through its strategic focus on diversifying the Link REIT Portfolio across geographies and asset classes in APAC and expanding its investment management business.

Link aspires to be the trusted partner in APAC real estate sector for unitholders, capital partners, tenants, and the wider communities it serves.

For more information about Link, please visit https://www.laml.com/en/.