Wing Yip - Community and Education

Community and Education

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.

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."

Acknowledgement

W 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. W. W. Chan
- 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)

2008 Bursaries - Press Release

The W. Wing Yip & Brothers Bursaries 2008 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 Fouindation, aiming to encourage Chinese in or coming to the U.K to pursue university education by providing assistance to students who encounter financial difficulties to carry on their studies.

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 be of Chinese origin), regardless of age, sex and place of origin, be of good character, and must have academic achievements. 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.

Application forms may be down-loaded from www.chineseinuk.com or here.

Applicants must also submit a personal statement of about 300 words, stating their own financial position for the reference of the Board of Selection.

The decision of the board shall be final and no reason for the decision shall be given.

The Board of Selection consists of Dr. S C Ma, (Chairman), Mr. W. W. Chan, President of Yangzhou Association, Mr. Lawrence Chan, Dentist, Miss Betty Yau, of Asia Foundation, Dr Zhuo Zhang Ms Christine Lee, Solicitor and Mr. Kenneth H L Yau, of Mei & Ken Co (Secretary). Dr. Rayson Huang, former Chancellor of Hong Kong University and Mr. Michael Chiu are the Advisers to the Board.

The total amount of the 2008 awards is £36,000. Their will be 30 awards, each for £1200. No single applicant shall receive an award for more than 3 times. The deadline for receipt of applications is October 31, 2008. The results will be announced by the end of 2008.

Notification of an award will be sent to each successful candidate by post and by e-mail. The results will also be announced through the Chinese media and on the above website.

Please also refer to :
www.chineseinuk.com

Application form

Please download a copy of the bilingual application form (in .pdf format) here.

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