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The University of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) received a HK$300 million donation from Dr Li Dak Sum for the establishment of scholarship schemes to nurture young talents. 

An endowment fund, namely Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Kenneth Li Education Fund, will be set up by the three universities respectively with the HK$100 million donation each to award scholarships to local undergraduates who graduated from Ning Po College and Ning Po No.2 College and are outstanding in both academic performance and personal conduct, and with financial need. 

Dr Li, a renowned businessman and philanthropist, has always been dedicated to supporting education in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He believes nurturing young talents can help advance the country.  Dr Li is the Founding Chairman of the Ning Po Residents Association (Hong Kong), which established Ning Po College and Ning Po No.2 College in Hong Kong. 

A donation agreement signing ceremony of Li Dak Sum Yip Yio Chin Kenneth Li Scholarship was held on 15 December.  Among the guests at the ceremony were Dr Li Dak Sum and his family members, including his son Mr Richard Li Lap Fung, and his grandson Mr Kenneth Li, as well as Presidents and Directors of the Ning Po Residents Association (Hong Kong).  Prof Peter Mathieson, President and Vice-Chancellor of HKU, Prof Joseph J Y Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK, and Prof Tony F Chan, President of HKUST, also attended the ceremony. 

Dr Li said, “I am pleased to collaborate with the three top-notch universities in Hong Kong. I hope that the scholarship can encourage students to strive for excellence and seek admission to the three universities.  I am confident that the three universities will continue nurturing more future leaders.” 

HKU President and Vice-Chancellor Prof Peter Mathieson thanked Dr Li sincerely for this wonderful major gift in support of nurturing young talents.  "We applaud Dr Li's long-term vision of supporting education.  It is with this support that HKU continues to thrive and contribute to the advancement of education for the betterment of society.” 

Prof Joseph J Y Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK expressed his deep gratitude to Dr Li’s relentless support towards CUHK.  He said, “We are honored to have received a generous donation from Dr Li again after receiving from Dr Li mid this year a donation to support the establishment of the R&D Centre for Chinese Medicine.  CUHK will continue to nurture young leaders who are committed to the wellness of our society.  I hope that our students can follow the footsteps of Dr Li to strive for excellence and contribute to society in the future.” 

HKUST President Prof Tony F Chan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Dr Li for his generosity. “Dr Li has been a staunch supporter of tertiary education in Hong Kong.  We are honored to be one of the recipients of the donation.  HKUST will play its part to nurture our students not only by enriching their knowledge and broadening their global vision, but also encouraging them to be a thoughtful and responsible citizen.”

The scholarships will be launched in the academic year 2016-17.  Each year, the three universities will award up to a total of 51 scholarships, and each student will receive HK$50,000 per year for 4 years totaling HK$200,000.

Source: Communications and Public Relations Office, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The 11th CUHK Golf Day was held on Monday, 14 December 2015 at the Hong Kong Golf Club. Close to 100 alumni and friends of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) participated in this meaningful event. A record high of HK$1.9 million in donations was raised through Golf Day this year in support of the development of the University.

The Tee-off Ceremony was officiated by Professor Michael Hui, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK, Dr Yeung Ming-biu, Supreme Sponsor and Founder and Chairman of Oriental Watch Holdings Limited, Mr Stewart Cheng, Diamond Sponsor and President of the Organizing Committee of CUHK Golf Day 2015, and Mrs Carol Tsang, Diamond Sponsor and Vice-President of the Organizing Committee. Before the 23 teams embarked their exciting 18-hole tournament, Professor Hui extended a warm welcome to all participants and thanked our sponsors, alumni and friends for the support they have rendered to this event.

We are delighted to announce that Chung Chi College won the CU Cup. It is the third time for the College to win this prestigious award. Wealth Eagle Team was the winner of the Oriental Watch Open Cup - Best Net, while alumni Mr Jeremy Tang and Ms Leong Kuo-wa won the Men’s and Ladies’ Best Gross Championship respectively.

At the Prize Presentation Ceremony, Professor Joseph Sung, Vice-Chancellor and President of CUHK said it was extremely encouraging to see a growing alumni participation rate of the event from 30% in 2005 to over 50% in recent years. Professor Sung expressed his gratitude to our alumni and friends for their enthusiastic support towards the Chinese University.

All donations, except those with designated areas of support, solicited through the event will be used to enrich the CUHK Golf Day Scholarship. Seven undergraduates, with outstanding academic performance and active participation in voluntary services and sports activities, have been awarded the scholarship this year.

The first Presentation Ceremony of “CUHK Scholarship for Children of the Disciplined Services” was held on 30 November 2015. The ceremony was officiated by The Honourable Lai Tung-kwok, Secretary of Security of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); Dr Wong Yu-hong, Philip, Donor of the Scholarship; Dr Leung Fung-yee, Anita, Chairman of the Committee of Overseers of Lee Woo Sing College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK); Professor Fok Tai-fai, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President of CUHK; and Professor Lau Wan-yee, Joseph, Master of Lee Woo Sing College of CUHK. The ceremony was also graced by the presence of representatives from various disciplinary forces and their staff associations, as well as family members of scholarship recipients.

In his welcoming address, Professor Fok expressed his deepest gratitude to Dr Wong for his generous donation of HK$1 million to the University in establishing a new scholarship scheme for outstanding students whose parents are current or retired employees of disciplinary forces in Hong Kong. Professor Fok encouraged all recipients to strive for academic excellence and all-rounded personal development, with the hope that they will give back to the society after graduation.

All full-time undergraduates, whose parents are current or retired employees of the disciplinary forces in Hong Kong, are eligible to apply for the scholarship. A selection committee will select five students with excellent academic performance to receive this award each year. On behalf of all recipients, Fung Tung-yee, Winter, a Year 3 medical student from New Asia College, expressed her sincere gratitude to Dr Wong, Dr Leung and the members of Lee Woo Sing College for their support and endeavour in making possible the establishment of this meaningful scholarship.