Prospective Applicants:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust proudly awards scholarships to local social sector executives who seek to enhance their leadership skills. In an effort to build capacity of local NGO and social enterprise leaders, the Trust provides scholarships to Executive Education programs at the Chicago Booth Hong Kong Campus.
Starting July 1, 2017, there are eight scholarships available every 12 months for aspiring leaders at non-profit organizations.
Chicago Booth Executive Education programs empower executives with a global vision, an international network, and world-class education, thereby enabling Hong Kong’s social service sector to respond to increasingly complex social problems in the 21st Century.
Programs available for the scholarship:
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the government in combatting illegal gambling. It is Hong Kong’s largest single tax payer, one of the city’s major employers, and one of the world’s top 10 charity donors. The Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong. Working with the government, non-governmental organizations, and community partners, the Club is committed to improving the quality of life of Hong Kong people through its Charities Trust donations and providing immediate relief to those most in need.
The Trust also proactively seeks out the root causes of social issues and brings multiple and cross-sectoral parties together to tackle social needs, pioneering innovative approaches that transcend disciplines and skills. While the Trust continues to fund a wide range of projects, it is placing special emphasis on four areas of strategic focus: Youth, the Elderly, Sports and Arts, and Culture and Heritage.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements
- Be a Hong Kong permanent resident.
- Be employed full-time as an executive in a non-government organization with tax exemption under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, who is directly responsible for shaping his/her organization’s mission, policies, and major programs.
- Have two to three years of experience at a non-government organization with tax exemption under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
- Be prepared to make the commitment required to complete the program.
Tuition and Fees
This scholarship covers tuition, fees, educational materials, books, and some meals. If applicable, travel and hotel accommodations are not included in the scholarship package and are the responsibility of the participant.
Recipient Testimonials
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—Charmaine Tidmarsh, Manager, Mother's Choice
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—Michele Lai, Founder and Director, Kids4Kids Limited
Contact Us
Angela Tong
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Email: exec.ed@chicagobooth.edu
Phone: +1 312.464.8732