Sun Chenhaojie, a 2024 undergraduate from the Faculty of Law of M.U.S.T., has been awarded the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships” from the University of Cambridge in the UK. She will soon pursue a master’s degree in law at Queen’s College, University of Cambridge. Sun Chenhaojie is the first graduate from M.U.S.T. to receive this prestigious scholarship. Additionally, this marks the first time a graduate from the Faculty of Law has been awarded the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships” from the University of Cambridge, following Zhang Jiawei’s receipt of the same scholarship from the University of Oxford in 2022.
After collaborating with the University of Oxford in the UK during the 2022/2023 academic year, Macau University of Science and Technology (M.U.S.T.) has partnered with the University of Cambridge to establish the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships.” This initiative will support three M.U.S.T. graduates each year in pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Cambridge, beginning in the 2024/2025 academic year. The establishment of this scholarship is primarily made possible through the generous sponsorship of Dr. Liu Chak Wan, Chancellor of M.U.S.T. The scholarships will cover recipients’ tuition and living expenses while studying at Queens’ College, Cambridge. Dr. Liu Chak Wan aims to provide M.U.S.T. students with enhanced learning opportunities and to foster an international perspective. He hopes that students will return after completing their studies, apply their knowledge, and utilize the professional skills, multicultural experiences, and diverse perspectives they gained abroad to contribute to Macao’s development and national progress.
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The Queen’s College of the University of Cambridge sent an admission notice to Sun Chenhaojie.
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Student: Sun Chenhaojie
During her undergraduate studies, Sun Chenhaojie worked diligently and achieved outstanding results. She earned the distinction of being on the “Dean’s Honor List” for three consecutive years and received several scholarships, including the O Man Cheong Scholarship and the Henry Fok Foundation Scholarship. Additionally, she was awarded the “First-Class Honor Cord” upon graduation. Sun Chenhaojie actively participated in various competitions during her academic career, representing the Faculty of Law of M.U.S.T. in the International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition, where she served as team leader and won the national second prize.
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Student Sun Chenhaojie was awarded the “First-class Honor Cord”.
Student Sun Chenhaojie expressed her deep honor in being the inaugural recipient of the “Dr. Liu Chak Wan Scholarships” from the University of Cambridge, following her recent graduation from M.U.S.T. This accolade not only recognizes her academic accomplishments but also serves as encouragement and support for her future studies and research endeavors. Sun Chenhaojie extended her heartfelt gratitude to the Chancellor of M.U.S.T., Dr. Liu Chak Wan, for his generous financial assistance. She also acknowledged Chancellor Liu’s commitment to the education sector in Macau, which enabled her to pursue a Master of Law (LLM) program at Queen’s College, University of Cambridge, in the UK. This program offers students comprehensive training in legal research methodologies and opens up broader opportunities for career advancement in law firms, corporations, government agencies, or international organizations.
Sun stated that while studying at the Faculty of Law at M.U.S.T., she benefited from the faculty’s teaching model, which emphasizes both theory and practice, as well as a diverse and interdisciplinary academic environment. The generous instruction provided by the faculty allows students to align with international standards and develop into legal professionals equipped with essential knowledge and skills, a global perspective, and a sense of responsibility toward their family and country. She expressed her gratitude to the faculty members at M.U.S.T. and looks forward to her future studies in the interdisciplinary fields of information law and competition law. She will keep in mind the motto of her alma mater: “Dedication to Practical Studies, Enhancement of Knowledge, Ability, and Quality,” and intends to apply the knowledge and skills she has acquired to give back to society.
