Participant Reflections

Below are reflections from the Center’s scholarship recipients, listed in ascending order by the number of strokes in their Chinese surnames.

Lin O-Sheng Third-Year Student, Department of Finance | Awarded in the First Half of 2026 Outstanding Student Scholarship

I am honored to receive the Outstanding Student Scholarship from the Amundi Sustainable Investment Research Center at National Chung Cheng University. To me, this award is not only an honor but also a recognition of the effort I have devoted to my studies throughout university. I was delighted when I learned that I had been selected, and I am deeply grateful to the teachers who have supported and guided me, as well as the classmates and family members who have been by my side as I have grown.

Looking back on my three years at university, I have always believed that learning is about more than achieving good grades. More importantly, it is about developing problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous learning. Alongside my coursework, I have actively participated in extracurricular activities and competitions to apply what I have learned to real-world situations. In investment competitions, for example, I analyzed macroeconomic conditions and market developments, learning to make judgments amid an overwhelming amount of information and considerable uncertainty. In data analysis courses, I used tools such as SQL and SAS to process data, identify issues, and develop sound explanations. Courses on sustainable development and ESG also helped me understand that the future of the financial industry requires not only professional expertise but also a sustainability mindset and a sense of social responsibility.

Beyond acquiring professional knowledge, I have learned a great deal from serving as a teaching assistant for statistics. Teaching showed me that truly understanding a concept and being able to explain it clearly to others require different levels of ability. To help students understand the course material, I had to reorganize my own understanding and reasoning, which in turn deepened my grasp of many concepts.

Receiving the Outstanding Student Scholarship has been a tremendous source of encouragement. It shows me that my past efforts have been recognized and gives me greater motivation to keep working toward my goals. With this scholarship, I can devote more time and energy to developing my professional skills, including improving my English, preparing for finance-related certifications, and working toward qualifications such as the CFA charter and the Certificate in ESG Investing. I hope to continue combining financial expertise with knowledge of sustainable development, building interdisciplinary skills that will prepare me for the industry’s future direction.

Looking ahead, I will remain humble and committed to learning, continually strengthening my professional knowledge and practical skills. I also hope to apply what I learn to contribute to society and industry and make a positive impact. Once again, I sincerely thank the university for this valuable award and recognition. This honor will remain an important source of motivation as I continue to work toward my goals.

Yeh O-Lun Fourth-Year Student, Department of Finance | Awarded in the First Half of 2026 Outstanding Student Scholarship

I am deeply honored to have been selected by the faculty members on the judging panel to receive this year’s Amundi Outstanding Student Scholarship. This honor is not only a strong affirmation of my academic pursuits and practical work, but also a significant responsibility that inspires me to deepen my commitment to sustainable investing and ESG and to make a meaningful contribution.

Throughout university, I have been passionate about finance and have gradually come to recognize that modern finance goes beyond the pursuit of traditional financial returns. It also plays a crucial role in advancing social and environmental sustainability. With this in mind, I have devoted considerable effort to studying the relationship between ESG performance and firm value, seeking to understand, through extensive data analysis, how sustainability indicators meaningfully affect companies’ long-term operating performance. Along the way, I have encountered challenges in quantitative analysis and theoretical frameworks, but my passion for green finance has sustained my determination to explore the foundations of sustainable investing.

As a global leader in asset management and responsible investing, Amundi’s commitment to sustainability has long been a benchmark that I aspire to learn from and follow. Receiving this scholarship provides not only tangible financial support but also tremendous encouragement. It affirms that my efforts and thinking in sustainable finance are moving in a meaningful and valuable direction.

Looking ahead, this scholarship will motivate me to keep moving forward. Encouraged by this recognition, I will work even harder as I begin my graduate studies. I aspire to go beyond textbook theories and make sustainability an integral part of my thinking, while staying informed about the latest international developments in carbon finance, green bonds, and corporate sustainability ratings. When I enter the industry, I hope to translate what I have learned into concrete investment decisions and become a fund manager who combines financial expertise with a strong sense of social responsibility. By directing capital toward companies that truly benefit society, I hope to contribute to the sustainability transition in Taiwan and around the world.

Once again, I sincerely thank the faculty members at the Center for their support and recognition. Thank you for recognizing my efforts. I will carry your encouragement with me, remain true to my original aspirations, and continue moving forward with determination.

Chung O-Chen Third-Year Student, Department of Finance | Awarded in the First Half of 2026 Outstanding Student Scholarship

I am deeply honored to receive the Outstanding Student Scholarship from the Amundi Sustainable Investment Research Center at the College of Management, National Chung Cheng University. This scholarship recognizes my past efforts and enables me to focus more fully on my studies and future plans as I approach the final stage of my undergraduate education. To me, it is an invaluable source of support.

Looking back on my university experience, I have gradually found my direction through exploration and learning. I initially studied in the Department of Business Administration before transferring to the Department of Finance. Through specialized courses and related learning experiences, I became more certain of my interest in finance and steadily developed my understanding of the field. Throughout university, I have approached my studies with dedication and a strong sense of responsibility. Beyond the classroom, I have also sought opportunities through student clubs, project-based courses, and competitions to apply what I have learned to practical problems and gain a broader range of learning experiences.

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned through these experiences is to go beyond understanding textbook theories and connect what I learn with real-world situations. In investment-related projects, for example, I began examining investment decisions from multiple perspectives, including company fundamentals, industry developments, and market information. These experiences deepened my understanding that financial analysis must be grounded in thorough information gathering and sound judgment. In financial technology courses, I also participated in planning and presenting innovative fintech applications, exploring the possibilities of combining financial services with technology.

As I enter my final year at university, I am gradually preparing for graduate school while continuing to strengthen my professional skills. I am using this scholarship to support my preparation for graduate school, English proficiency tests, and finance-related certifications. By easing the financial burden of learning, it allows me to focus more fully on building my knowledge and improving my abilities. Beyond providing practical financial support, the scholarship gives me greater flexibility to plan the next steps in my education and continue preparing for further study and my future career.

Finally, I would like to thank the Amundi Sustainable Investment Research Center once again for its encouragement and support. I will treasure this opportunity, use the scholarship thoughtfully to support my studies and further learning, and continue developing my abilities as I work toward my academic and career goals.