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Kevin Kwong Kit Tong Memorial Scholarship
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In January 2021, a scholarship for Social Work students is to be established in 
memory of the late Mr Kevin Kwong Kit Tong with a donation of HK$200,0001. Mr 
Kwong started his career as a Social Worker in 1969, and was a pioneer in reaching out 
to at-risk youth. He was also an educator at various universities in Hong Kong. In 2003, 
Mr Kwong moved to Chicago and joined the Chinese American Service League (CASL) 
where he devotedly served in its youth programme for 15 years, helping local Asian 
youth as well as students from Hong Kong during their overseas internships. He 
served this role until his retirement.    

In January 2021, a scholarship for Social Work students is to be established in memory of the late Mr Kevin Kwong Kit Tong.  Mr Kwong started his career as a Social Worker in 1969, and was a pioneer in reaching out to at-risk youth. He was also an educator at various universities in Hong Kong. In 2003, Mr Kwong moved to Chicago and joined the Chinese American Service League (CASL) where he devotedly served in its youth programme for 15 years, helping local Asian youth as well as students from Hong Kong during their overseas internships. He served this role until his retirement.   

“Kevin was truly a veteran social worker – his dedication, passion for his work, which influenced positively to everyone, his willingness to go the extra mile to help, which gained a lot of respect from students, colleagues, friends and anyone who he had met – and we hope his legacy will carry on.”

“To many youth and students who had benefitted from his help and teaching.  Mr Kwong is to be regarded as a mentor who had changed their lives by broadening their vision and instilling in them a mindset to live an adventurous life.”

Friends of Mr Kevin Kwong Kit Tong

Purpose and Scope

Four scholarships of the value of HK$10,000 each, shall be awarded to full-time local Year 3 or above undergraduate students reading the degree of Bachelor of Social Work at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration. 
 
The Scholarship shall be awarded based on academic merit (CGPA 3.0 or above). In cases of students of equal academic merit, participation of community service and financial needs shall also be taken into consideration. 
Four scholarships shall be awarded to full-time local Year 3 or above undergraduate students reading the degree of Bachelor of Social Work at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration. 

The Scholarship shall be awarded based on academic merit (CGPA 3.0 or above). In cases of students of equal academic merit, participation of community service and financial needs shall also be taken into consideration. 

Value of Award HK$10,000 each
Renewal Conditions --
Type of Scholarships Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students
*for students who are in financial need
Place of Origin of Students Local
Level of Study Undergraduate
Faculty Social Sciences

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