(Hong Kong, 9th January 2023) – Strategic Public Relations Group (SPRG) and the Future Communicators Foundation (FCF) have announced Angel Yuqing Yang as the winner of the inaugural SPRG Future Communicators Foundation Scholarship. The four-year scholarship aims to help senior undergraduate students from the School of Journalism and Communication at The Chinese University of Hong Kong to further their communication skills around social justice, sustainability, and civil society.
Angel Yuqing Yang won for her “Sustainable You and Me” proposal, which highlighted the need for a coordinated approach to increasing participation in sustainable and environmental activities in Hong Kong. In particular, the judges appreciated Angel’s idea of gathering several initiatives into a three-day sustainability festival at Victoria Park, including a sustainable fashion show; workshops and drop-points for food waste, clothing and fashion recycling; building community gardens; and employing a digital points programme for rewarding sustainable activities.
The HK$20,000 SPRG FCF Scholarship is awarded annually to a senior undergraduate student at the CUHK’s School of Journalism and Communication, in partnership with the Future Communicators Foundation. Students are required to create a mock-campaign detailing how they would address issues such as sustainability, social justice and/or climate communications, using limited and/or low-cost resources. Themes change on a yearly basis to address contemporary concerns in the city of Hong Kong.
About the FCF
The Future Communicators Foundation (FCF) provides aspiring young professionals with scholarships, learning opportunities, and outreach programs that foster communication skills around climate science, social justice, and sustainability. The FCF is an initiative of The PR Trust, a 501(c)(6) non-profit organisation that provides knowledge and networking opportunities, student scholarships and awards programs that elevate and empower aspiring professionals and young leaders in communications. Learn more at: http://futurecomms.org | https://theprtrust.org
About SPRG
Established in 1995 as an investor relations specialist in Hong Kong, SPRG has grown since and is today an integrated PR group that prides exceptional services to local and international clients in Asia Pacific. SPRG has 250+ professionals working from 19 offices across Asia Pacific, providing clients with holistic communication services. With affiliates around the world and PROI Worldwide partners, SPRG can help clients access over 165 cities globally. Not only is SPRG an award-winning agency, but it is also the only Hong Kong-based PR network on the global top-tier lists of PRovoke and PRWeek. Visit www.sprg.asia for more information.
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Strategic Public Relations Group
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