{"id":10377,"date":"2023-11-17T11:32:06","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T03:32:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iftm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/?p=10377"},"modified":"2023-11-17T11:33:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T03:33:12","slug":"iftms-2023-scholarship-and-fellowship-presentation-ceremony-celebrates-student-achievements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/iftms-2023-scholarship-and-fellowship-presentation-ceremony-celebrates-student-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>IFTM\u2019s 2023 Scholarship and Fellowship Presentation Ceremony celebrates student achievements<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10377 gallery-columns-1 gallery-size-herald-lay-a-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/369680977_810061590922156_7329981564815153028_n-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10382'>\n\t\t\t\t2023 Scholarship and Fellowship Presentation Ceremony\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Joao-01-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10379'>\n\t\t\t\tJo\u00e3o Valentino Flores Bumactao received an Outstanding Paper Scholarship for his research in robotics\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Katie-03-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10380'>\n\t\t\t\tKatie To Man Hei was awarded an Outgoing Exchange Scholarship\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"herald-popup\" href='https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"990\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01.jpg\" class=\"attachment-herald-lay-a-full size-herald-lay-a-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-470x313.jpg 470w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-130x86.jpg 130w, https:\/\/www.utm.edu.mo\/NewsPortal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Mandy-01-187x124.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10381'>\n\t\t\t\tPhD student Mandy Feng Minyan received the Institute Scholarship \u2013 Admission Scholarship\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n<span class='pum-trigger  popmake-10384  text-center font-blue' data-do-default=''>\u4e2d\u6587\u6458\u8981 \/ Summary in Chinese<\/span>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>IFTM held this month its 2023 Scholarship and Fellowship Presentation Ceremony. The event not only honoured academic accomplishments, but also underscored the symbiotic relationship between the Institute and industry partners, fostering growth and excellence in the fields of tourism and hospitality<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Hall of Mong-H\u00e1 Campus at IFTM was abuzz on 10 November, as the Institute held its 2023 Scholarship and Fellowship Presentation Ceremony. A total of 216 scholarships and fellowships was awarded to students, recognising achievements respectively in outstanding academic performance, research endeavours, and participation either in overseas internships or exchange activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a speech during the ceremony, Dr Fanny Vong Chuk Kwan, President of IFTM, expressed her gratitude to the various scholarship and fellowship providers, highlighting that the total value of the awards distributed at the event was approximately MOP2 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, for the current academic year, IFTM granted full tuition fee waivers to 46 new students enrolled either as undergraduates or postgraduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarships and fellowships are made possible through partnerships with entities including several departments of the Macao SAR Government, private enterprises, local associations, and individual philanthropists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MGM China Holdings Ltd, a prominent integrated resort operator and a long-term partner of IFTM, is among the scholarship providers. Ms. Chloe Wong, Assistant Director of Learning &amp; Talent Development at MGM China, emphasised the motivational aspect of scholarships, stating: \u201cScholarships nowadays are more a form of motivation than financial help.\u201d She commended IFTM graduates for their quality, English-language capabilities, and industry-relevant skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the scholarship recipients was Jo\u00e3o Valentino Flores Bumactao, a fresh graduate from the Hotel Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme. He received an Outstanding Paper Scholarship for his research in robotics, conducted as part of his graduation thesis. Expressing his surprise and gratitude, Jo\u00e3o remarked: \u201cI thought graduation means all things are finished, so it was really a surprise to receive this, and I am very thankful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Katie To Man Hei, also freshly graduated from the Hotel Management Bachelor\u2019s Degree Programme, was awarded an Outgoing Exchange Scholarship. Reflecting on her exchange experience in Spain during her fourth year at IFTM, she said: \u201cThis scholarship is a bonus to me, like telling me that my decision to go out [of Macao for exchange] was a correct one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Jo\u00e3o and Katie emphasised the motivational impact of scholarships, citing them as catalysts for students to strive for excellence. \u201cNot everyone can afford to go on exchange, so if students who hesitate actually know there will be scholarships they can aim for, then they won\u2019t miss the chance,\u201d Katie noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PhD student Mandy Feng Minyan, who received the Institute Scholarship \u2013 Admission Scholarship, shared insights on her journey from gaining industry experience to going into higher education teaching in Mainland China, then eventually to pursuing a doctorate at IFTM. Mandy stated that the scholarship served to push her forward during challenging times in her studies, acting as a source of motivation to persevere and complete her doctorate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe scholarship is an encouragement to me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>IFTM held this month its 2023 Scholarship and Fellowship Presentation Ceremony. 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