Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund

The fund was established to manage public donations made in memory of
the late Governor, Sir Edward Youde, who died in service in 1986. It
promotes education and learning among Hong Kong people, and
encourages research. It disbursed $12.2 million in the 1996-97 academic
year.

Eleven students were awarded new fellowships for postgraduate or
scholarships for undergraduate study overseas and 35 postgraduate
students received fellowships while 89 undergraduate, diploma and
certificate students received scholarships to study locally. Awards were
also made to four students excelling in public examinations; 17 disabled
students at secondary, post-secondary and tertiary levels; and 691
outstanding senior secondary students nominated by school heads.

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