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.
The Hongkong Bank Foundation
Corporate Foundations
Set up by HSBC in 1981, the Foundation is one of Hong Kong's largest corporate charities, having supported over 10,000 projects with more than HK$2.4 billion in grants. It prioritises Hong Kong needs around an ageing population, youth future-readiness and the net-zero transition, alongside long-standing scholarship schemes such as the HSBC Scholarships. Charities can submit project proposals for review by the Foundation's Advisory Committee.
- Capabilities
- Ageing population, Youth future-readiness, Net-zero transition and environment, Education and scholarships, Health and wellness, Disadvantaged communities
- Based in
- Hong Kong · HK
- Listing status
- Unclaimed · Editor-verified
How to apply
- Who can apply
- Locally-registered organisations under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance; projects addressing Hong Kong needs; individuals are not eligible except through the Foundation's scholarship schemes
- Application process
- Submit a funding application (one-page executive summary, project details, detailed budget plan, implementation timeline) to [email protected]; evaluated by the Foundation's Advisory Committee
- Deadlines
- Rolling submissions; the Advisory Committee meets several times a year — contact the Foundation for the current review schedule
Application details change — confirm the current process on the funder's website before applying.
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