For many ethnic minority residents in Hong Kong, it can be harder than ever to pursue their dreams, given language barriers and a lack of resources. Growing up in a single parent family, Justin has relied on his Filipina mother's unstable income from singing for a living. Yet the tough family conditions have never stopped him from dreaming big. Achieving excellent results in secondary school, he also took up leadership roles proactively. "My mother has a great influence on me," Justin says. "You can imagine how hard it is for a single mother just to handle childcare and work at the same time, yet she also works hard to fight for a better working environment for local musicians, especially during the epidemic when their whole livelihoods were at stake." He dreams of inheriting his mother's helpful spirit and serving society.

Justin has been close to his mother since childhood, and considers her his role model for her unwavering willingness to help others.

The epidemic of the century not only affected the city's live musicians; it also destroyed Justin's precious time in secondary school. School activities were suspended, and he was unable to show leadership in club positions. Some online classes were conducted in Cantonese, which made Justin who only speaks a little Cantonese find it difficult to keep up with progress, and the stress of learning doubled. Fortunately, his gloom was only a temporary blow. He quickly recovered and sought help from his teachers. By making his best efforts, he was admitted to his dream university and awarded a Jockey Club Scholarship. He vowed to change his destiny through knowledge.

Justin has actively participated in different activities, such as hosting, in his secondary school.

"This Scholarship gives me a lot of security and freedom," Justin enthuses, explaining that he does not have to worry about family finances for the time being, and can devote himself to volunteer services and community internship opportunities. By studying hard whilst also working on community issues, he can move towards his dream step by step. "There are still many disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong who are struggling in poverty and need various forms of support," he notes. "This means a lot to me."