We established the W Wing Yip & Brothers Bursaries to encourage and provide financial assistance to a set number of students of Chinese origin, local and from overseas, to complete their studies in the United Kingdom. Since it's inception over 300 bursaries have been granted.
Applications come from across the UK, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Taiwan and elsewhere all demonstrating high standards of achievement in various fields from law and medicine to IT and the arts. The Board of Selectors carefully consider the applicants and agree a select number of outstanding achievers to receive support. Successful applicants are invited to attend a special event to receive their bursaries in the heart of London’s Chinatown. Three students from China study at Churchill and two students from Churchill study in China
Renowned solicitor Michael Chiu, who was previously on the Board of Selectors, said: "The standard of all the entrants is always excellent and it is an arduous task to decide on the final list of awards. We reach our decisions based on three criteria. "The students' ability in their field; interest and passion in their subject; and lastly the nature of the core subject itself, which the Board considered to be worthy of support." AcknowledgementW Wing Yip and his brothers are grateful for the support which they have received over the years and wish to acknowledge the support of the following people and organisations. - The Board of Selectors:
- Mr. R. Huang
- Mr. Kenneth Yau (Secretary)
- Mrs Batty Yau
- Dr. S.C. Ma
- Mr. Lawrence Chan
- The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
- The Confederation of Chinese Business (UK)
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Bursaries - Press Release
The W. Wing Yip & Brothers Bursaries invites applications.
More than 300 awards have been granted since the launch of the Bursaries in 2000. The Bursaries were set up by the W. Wing Yip and Brothers Foundation, to encourage Chinese students in or coming to the U.K to pursue university education by providing assistance.
This is the 11th annual award by the Bursaries. Through the Bursaries, The Wing Yip brothers, founders of W. Wing Yip Supermarket, seek to contribute to society on a long- term basis, in realization of their belief in the maxim “From Society, Back to Society”.
For the purpose of serving the community in the long term, the founders of the bursaries, Mr. W Wing Yip and his brothers, Mr. Sammy Yap and Mr. Lee Sing Yap , their next generation. Mr. Henry Yap, Mr. Albert Yip and Mr. Brian Yip, directors of Wing Yip Group have since 2005 participated in the project. Candidates must be of Chinese origin (one of the parents to be of Chinese origin), regardless of age, sex and place of original, be of good character, and must have academic achievements in school. References from two persons will be required, at least one of whom must have known the candidate as a student. Knowledge of the Chinese language will be an advantage. Applicants can apply through the web site www.chineseineurope.net.
With the application, the candidate should submit a personal statement (about 300 words) setting out his/her financial circumstances, educational background and aspirations.
The decision is the sole responsibility of the Board of Selection, whose decision is final. No explanation for the awards will be given. The Board of Selection consists of Li Qun Su (Chairman), Miss Betty Yau, Dr Zhuo Zhang, Mr Dejian Meng and Mr. Kenneth H L Yau (Executive Secretary). Dr. R. Huang, Dr. S C Ma and Mr. Michael Chiu are advisers to the Bursaries. The total amount of the 2011 awards is £45,000 and will be awarded to 30 students each of whom will receive £1,500.
The deadline for applications is 31 October 2011. The awards will be announced by the end of 2011.
Please visit www.chineseineurope.net
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