Lady Youde presents awards to 850 students
The following is issued on behalf of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council:
Lady Youde today (Sunday) presented awards to 850 students who were granted awards and scholarships under the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sir Piers Jacobs, and Chairman of the Council, Mr Ronald Arculli, also officiated at the Ceremony in City Hall.
"I should like to congratulate everyone who has received an award this afternoon," Lady Youde said.
"The very high standard of academic achievement and leadership qualities is most impressive.
"I am sure you will all continue to excel in your studies and maintain a keen interest in the affairs of the community, and that when you are successful in
your
chosen careers, you will recall with gratitude the help of your parents and teachers."
In pursuing the very objective of the Fund, which is to encourage and promote education and learning of the young people of Hong Kong, the Fund has disbursed a total of $9.4 million in the 1994-95 academic year.
These include 12 awards for overseas studies; three medals for students who have obtained outstanding results in public examinations; 10 awards for disabled students; 77 scholarships for diploma and undergraduate students; 46 fellowships for post-graduate students and 698 prizes for senior secondary school students.
Exclusive sponsorship in the amount of $600,000 towards the Young Friends of the Hong Kong Arts Festival Scheme has continued in 1994-95, the aim being to increase secondary school students' exposure to and knowledge of the performing arts.