About us

The Hong Kong Association of University Women began in 1957. Its birth was a result of conversations among women graduates of universities who wanted to have an arena where they could meet, share companionship and activities of mutual interest. The arrival of Beryl Wright and at the University of Hong Kong brought international connections, so, almost from the outset, the HKAUW has been a part of the International Federation of University Women.

In time, the HKAUW started to provide scholarships and fellowships for women to pursue both undergraduate and post-graduate studies abroad, and eventually in Hong Kong, as institutions of higher learning and research developed locally. Today, granting scholarships to women for undergraduate and postgraduate studies is our most significant activity although we also host seminars and other cultural events in conjunction with our fund raising efforts.