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Striving through the past nine decades, the University of Hong Kong has now become a well-recognized research university of international caliber. It continues to attract Hong Kong's most able students and extremely able students from outside of Hong Kong. Graduates become leaders in their fields stretching around the world. Through the continued commitment of the University community of alumni and friends, HKU will strive onwards to achieving the highest standards in the fulfillment of its major functions of teaching, research and service.

You can support the University via the Friends of HKU in many ways:

Cash in checks
  Please make cash donation in the form of checks made payable to "Friends of the University of Hong Kong, Ltd".
Electronic funds transfer or wire transfer
  This is equivalent to cash donation as far as income tax charitable deduction is concerned. Please contact us for details of our bank account and we will ensure your donation will be properly acknowledged and allocated to the purpose as designated by you.
Gift donation
  A meaningful way of donating to the University is to ask your friends who are planning to send you gift for your wedding, birthday or other celebration events to donate in cash to the Friends of HKU instead. We will send out appreciation souvenir in your name to your friends and our appreciation and congratulation to you.
Gifts of marketable securities and bonds
  Donating marketable securities that has been held by you for over a year is eligible for income tax deduction and any appreciation is not recognized as capital gain. Please consult your tax advisor for specific deduction you can enjoy with the donation. Securities can be transferred directly from your brokerage account to the Friends of HKU's account. Please contact us for details and we will assist you during the process.
Life insurance, real estate and bequest
  Donation in these forms requires some planning and professional guidance. It could be a very significant contribution to us and at the same time a substantial tax break for you. Please consult your tax advisor for the best arrangement and at the same time keep us informed so that we can provide our timely assistance to make sure your giving goals are met.
Company Matching Gift Programs
  Many companies will match charitable donations made by their employees. Please check with your HR department for details and maximize the value of your gift at no additional cost.
Corporate giving
  Please contact us at usfriend@hku.hk for corporate giving to the University.



Donations can be made to a general pool of unrestricted fund for the purpose of HKU's teaching and scholarship programs or be designated to support specific projects like:

Friends of HKU Scholarship
Endowed Professorships Scheme
First-in-the-Family Education Fund
HKU Culture & Humanities Fund