Founded in 1995 as the philanthropic arm of AIA Group, the Foundation focuses on education, health, poverty relief and community development in Hong Kong. Its flagship is the US$100 million AIA Scholarships programme, supporting 100 undergraduates a year across 10 Hong Kong universities with HK$50,000 per year each, alongside mentorship and leadership development. It also backs health and youth initiatives advancing its 'Healthier, Longer, Better Lives' mission.
BOCHK Charitable Foundation
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Established in 1994 (originally the Bank of China Group Charitable Foundation), the Foundation is the charitable arm of Bank of China (Hong Kong), with cumulative donations of around HK$1.7 billion. It funds poverty alleviation, youth development, environmental protection and carbon reduction, sports and the arts, working with 70+ charitable organisations on around 76 projects in 2021. Landmark grants include a HK$100 million donation supporting veterinary medicine and a named chair professorship at City University of Hong Kong.
- Capabilities
- Poverty alleviation, Youth development, Environmental protection and carbon reduction, Sports and recreation, Arts and culture, Education
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Charitable and community organisations in Hong Kong running projects in the Foundation's focus areas (poverty alleviation, youth development, environment, arts and sports)
- Application process
- Strategic partnerships by proposal to the Foundation; no published open-call process
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