The Xuzhuang Chamber of Commerce – located in the Xuzhuang subdistrict of the Taizhou Port Economic Development Zone in Taizhou city, East China's Jiangsu province, held its annual scholarship event on Aug 19 to provide financial support to students facing economic challenges.
Now in its 16th year, the initiative continues to uphold the tradition of promoting education and empowering students to pursue their dreams.
The event attracted over 40 attendees. They included Liu Li, a member of the Party Working Committee of the Taizhou Port EDZ, entrepreneurs from the local chamber of commerce and scholarship recipients.
During the ceremony, Liu Li lauded the generous business leaders for their contributions. He also encouraged the students to dream big, set clear goals and view challenges as opportunities for growth.
Liu emphasized the importance of lifelong learning and urged the students to remain grateful for the sacrifices made by their parents and the dedication of their teachers, inspiring them to strive for excellence, serve their country and contribute to their communities.
As part of the event, 15 students from underprivileged backgrounds received scholarships of 2,000 yuan (about $280) each. The recipients expressed their deep appreciation for the support from the chamber of commerce – pledging to make the most of the opportunity and to give back by spreading the spirit of compassion.
Xuzhuang Chamber of Commerce representatives with scholarship recipients at the annual event on Aug 19. [Photo/Taizhou Port Economic Development Zone via WeChat account: gh_1ff53eb21f0a]
Since its inception, the scholarship initiative has supported 270 students. The Xuzhuang chamber of commerce has been recognized as an outstanding chamber at the national level for six consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to educational philanthropy and community empowerment.