Sir Edward Youde Memorial Medals

	Aim
	Number of Awards
	Value of Awards
	Nomination Procedure
	Announcement of Results
	Payment Arrangement
	Presentation of Awards
	Source of Further Information

Aim

The Award scheme was introduced to recognize the achievements of students who obtained the best results in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) and the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE).

Number of Awards

With effect from 2001/2002 academic year, six awards will be granted under the SEYM Medals Scheme annually as follows :-

1. three for Secondary 7 students who obtained outstanding results in the HKALE; and
2. three for Secondary 5 students who obtained outstanding results in the HKCEE.

Value of Awards

Each winner of the award receives a medal, a certificate and a cash prize of $5,000.

Nomination Procedures

Based on the information provided by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, a number of top performers in the year will be invited for a selection interview normally held in October/November.

Announcement of Results

Awardees will be informed of the results around January/February.

Payment Arrangement

Award money will be paid after the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council has decided on the awards. This will be remitted by cheque to the successful candidates.

Presentation of Awards

A medal and a certificate will be awarded to each award recipient at an Awards Presentation Ceremony scheduled for March/April.

Source of Further Information

Enquiries should be made to the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat, Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon or at telephone number 2150 6108 or 2150 6098.