The Bursaries were set up by the W. Wing Yip and Brothers Foundation, to encourage Chinese students in or coming to the U.K to pursue university education by providing assistance.

This is the 12th annual award by the Bursaries. Through the Bursaries, The Wing Yip brothers, founders of W. Wing Yip Supermarket, seek to contribute to society on a long- term basis, in realization of their belief in the maxim "From Society, Back to Society".

Candidates must be of Chinese origin (one of the parents to be of Chinese origin), regardless of age, sex and place of original, be of good character, and must have academic achievements in school. References from two persons will be required, at least one of whom must have known the candidate as a student. Knowledge of the Chinese language will be an advantage. Applicants can apply through the web site www.chineseineurope.net.

With the application, the candidate should submit a personal statement (about 300 words) setting out his/her financial circumstances, educational background and aspirations.

The decision is the sole responsibility of the Board of Selection, whose decision is final. No explanation for the awards will be given.

The Board of Selection consists of Li Qun Su (Chairman), Miss Betty Yau, Miss Christine Lee, Dr Zhuo Zhang, Mr Dejian Meng and Mr. Kenneth H L Yau (Executive Secretary). Dr. R. Huang, Dr. S C Ma, Mr. W. W. Chan, Mr. Michael Chiu and Mr Y K Chan are advisers to the Bursaries.

The total amount of the 2012 awards is £45,000 and will be awarded to 30 students each of whom will receive £1,500.

The deadline for applications is 31 October 2012. The awards will be announced by the end of 2012.

Please refer: website: www.chineseineurope.net