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Thanks to generous donations from supporters, the University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation advances the interests of the U of T and Hong Kong by soliciting and administering donations for scholarships.

The University of Toronto {Hong Kong) Foundation Scholarships enable students from Hong Kong who are in financial need to attend U of T and receive a world-class education.

How to support the Foundation

Since its launch in 1995, the Foundation has helped more than 90 brilliant students to receive a transformative education at U of T, one of the world’s top-ranked universities. These talented scholars receive a world-class education that enables them to become leaders in their professions and their communities. Hong Kong scholars have pursued more than 40 different disciplines, with more than half of graduates going on to post-graduate study. Today, they live and work in 15 nations around the world.

25 years of student success

In celebration of the U of T (Hong Kong) Foundation’s 25th anniversary in 2020, U of T President Meric Gertler, Foundation Chair Daisy Ho and Vice-President Advancement David Palmer joined past and present scholars in a fireside chat to discuss the Foundation’s incredible impact on talented Hong Kong students.

View the chat or download the commemorative booklet.

About our scholarships

The University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation Limited currently administers six scholarship programs:

University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation Scholarship - One scholarship available

One scholarship is offered each year to an exceptional student with family financial need, high academic results, extracurricular involvement and community service. The award is valid for any undergraduate program, at any campus of the University of Toronto. The value of the award is CDN $30,000 per year, renewable each year for a 4-year undergraduate degree.

William Doo Scholarships

Mr. William Doo has generously endowed this scholarship program for outstanding Hong Kong students with strong financial need. The value of this award for the academic year is CDN $27,500, renewable annually to complete an honours undergraduate degree in four years in any discipline. Two scholarships are available annually.

Fung Yiu King Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Patrick Y.B. Fung and family kindly endowed this scholarship for talented Hong Kong students with strong financial need. The value of the award is CDN $16,500 renewable annually to complete an honours undergraduate degree in any bachelor’s degree. One scholarship is available annually.

Lucina Laam Ho Scholarship

Ms. Daisy Ho and Mr. Lawerence Ho have generously endowed this scholarship to support bright and deserving students in Hong Kong to study at University of Toronto. The award is valued at CDN $33,000, renewable for a 4-year undergraduate degree in any program. One scholarship is available annually.

Dato Tong, Luis Charitable Foundation Limited Scholarship

This Scholarship is for applicants to study at the University of Toronto, preferably Computer Sciences program. It was generously endowed by Dato Luis Tong. The award is offered to student with financial need, excellent academic result, and all-rounded development. The value of this award is CDN $12,500, in first and second year at any campus. One scholarship is available annually.

Lo Family Scholarship

This scholarship was generously endowed by Mr. Kenneth Lo as a top-up award for a student receiving a U of T Hong Kong Scholarship. The award is valid for any undergraduate program, at any campus of the University of Toronto. The value of the award is CAD$10,000, renewable of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree. One scholarship is available every 4 years.

Our Leadership

The U of T (Hong Kong) Foundation has flourished under the leadership of three accomplished chairs: (left to right) The Honourable Dame Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick-ming, JP (MSW 1979, Hon. LLD 1999) chair, 1995-1998; current chair Ms. Daisy Ho (MBA 1990) chair, 2008-present; Dr. Patrick Y.B. Fung, JP (BASc 1971, MBA 1973, Hon. LLD 2005) chair, 1998-2008. A sub-committee of the Foundation assists the University in selecting the scholarship recipients.

Current leadership

Chair
Daisy Ho

Governors and Past-Chairs
Dr. Patrick Y.B. Fung
Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick-ming

Directors
W.G. Tad Brown
Anson Chan
Johnny K.M. Chan
Vincent W.M. Cho
Vi Vi Chow
Fred Kan
Benjamin Kwok
Bosco Law
Benjamin T. Lee
Porcia Leung
Andrew Lo
Estella Niem
Henry K.C. Wu

Governors
William W.H. Doo
Patti Ho
Lee Lau
Dr. Edwin Leong
Rita Liu
Kenneth Lo
Prof. Evelyn Man

President
David Palmer

Vice-President
W.G. Tad Brown

Staff
Michelle Poon

Honorary Legal Advisor
Fred K.C. Kan, (BASc 1964, JD 1967)
Of Fred Kan & Co.
Suite 3104, Central Plaza
18 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2598-1318
Fax: (852) 2588-1318
E-mail: fredkan@fredkan.com

Honorary Auditor
Peter Wong of Cheng &
Cheng Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Room 1004, Allied Kajima Building
138 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2598-8663
Fax: (852) 2598-8178
E-mail: cheng@chengcpa.com.hk

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