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FIFE Fund Receives two International Awards
The First-in-the-Family Education Fund Scheme won the Overall Grand Gold medal and a Gold medal in the Fundraising Programs Category of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Awards 2009.
The CASE Circle of Excellence programme recognises CASE members who implement programmes that have a lasting impact, demonstrate exceptional professionalism and deliver extraordinary results. There were a total of 2,800 entries from 690 member institutions in 2009.
Mr John Lippincott, President of CASE congratulated HKU, “The First-in-the-Family Education Fund Scheme is a stellar example of this high standard. We commend this innovative and socially mindful programme, and congratulate HKU for bringing great distinction to not only the university but also setting a high standard in Asia Pacific.”