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30 years University of Toronto Hong Kong Foundation

30 years of changing lives

For the past 30 years, thanks to generous donations from supporters, the University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation has enabled 97 students from Hong Kong who are in financial need to receive a world-class education at U of T.

You can help students from Hong Kong unlock opportunities, pursue their dreams and make a difference. Donate today and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar.

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Come celebrate U of T’s legacy in Hong Kong!

Don’t miss the University of Toronto (Hong Kong) Foundation 30th Anniversary Reception, taking place at the Hong Kong Ocean Park Marriott Hotel on November 23, 2025. Join us for a relaxed and nostalgic evening as we reflect on the Foundation’s enduring impact, reconnect with fellow alumni and friends and look ahead to a continued legacy of changing lives.

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Double your impact for Hong Kong scholars

This year, as we celebrate 30 years of the Foundation – and 97 brilliant students supported since 1995 – we are excited to announce an opportunity to double your impact for Hong Kong scholars. Donate to the 30th Anniversary Fund today, and your gift will be matched dollar for dollar. In the past 30 years, Hong Kong scholars at U of T have explored more than 40 areas of study, worked in more than 16 professional fields, and over 60 per cent have pursued postgraduate education. Your support will empower future scholars to pursue a transformative education at the University of Toronto, one of the world’s leading academic institutions. Donate today and make your gift go twice as far.

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 four-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 program. One scholarship is available annually.

Lucina Laam Ho Scholarship

Ms. Daisy Ho and Mr. Lawrence Ho have generously endowed this scholarship to support bright and deserving students in Hong Kong to study at the University of Toronto. The award is valued at CDN $33,000, renewable for a four-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 in the Computer Sciences program. It was generously endowed by Dato Luis Tong. The award is offered to students with financial need, excellent academic results and all-round 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 CDN $10,000, renewable of a four-year bachelor’s degree. One scholarship is available every four years.

Our chairs, past and present

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 from 1995–1998; current chair Ms. Daisy Ho (MBA 1990), chair from 2008–present; Dr. Patrick Y.B. Fung, JP (BASc 1971, MBA 1973, Hon. LLD 2005), chair from 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
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: kan_law1984@fredkan.com

Honorary Auditor
Peter Wong of Cheng &
Cheng Limited
Certified Public Accountants
Level 35, Tower 1, Enterprise Square Five
38 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon
Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 3962-0000
Fax: (852) 2598-8178
E-mail: cheng@chengcpa.com.hk

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