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.
Clifford Chance Foundation
Corporate Foundations
The global foundation of law firm Clifford Chance works alongside its pro bono practice to widen access to justice, education, finance and a healthy environment, granting around £1.7 million in FY25. Its flagship UN Sustainable Development Goals Award gives a winning NGO £50,000 plus 500 hours of pro bono legal support each year, with the 2026 award focused on SDG 4 (quality education). Local foundation funds in each office also support NGOs in their communities, including Hong Kong.
- Capabilities
- Access to justice, Education (SDG 4), Environment and climate (SDGs 11–15), Sustainable development
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- NGOs worldwide; the annual UN SDGs Award is open to NGOs whose work aligns with the award year's SDG focus
- Application process
- Open online application for the annual SDG Award (winner receives £50,000 plus 500 pro bono hours); local offices fund their own NGO partners
- Deadlines
- Annual award cycle; the 2026 award (SDG 4 — quality education) opened 2 July 2026 — check the foundation's award page for the next round
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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