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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund for overseas studies
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At the sending-off party for the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellows and Scholars 1995-96 held at the China Club today (Friday), the Chairman of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council, Mr Ronald Arculli, bid farewell to an outstanding group of Hong Kong students selected for the award, congratulated them and wished them the very best in the future.
The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund (SEYMF) was established in April 1987 with public donation to commemorate the late Hong Kong Governor, Sir Edward Youde. The purpose of the Fund is to provide for and encourage the education or learning of or research by the people of Hong Kong.
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships and Scholarships for Overseas Studies is one of the six major existing award schemes instituted and administered by the SEYMF Council. The scheme aims at encouraging the achievement of scholastic excellence by Hong Kong students in overseas studies leading to a postgraduate degree or undergraduate studies leading to a first degree. For 1995-96, thirteen awards including one to a disabled student are offered for overseas postgraduate and undergraduate studies.
During the period 1988-89 to 1994-95, a total of 32 fellowships and 38 scholarships including one to a disabled student have been granted. Many of the fellows and scholars who have studied overseas have now returned to contribute towards the betterment of Hong Kong.
Mr Arculli also extended his warm welcome to the past fellows and scholars who attended the party and wished the Sir Edward Youde Scholars Association every success in achieving its objectives of fostering solidarity, scholarship and social awareness among its members.
End/Friday, August 4, 1995