Your Bid Makes a Difference
Every lot in tonight’s auction supports geographical education, research, and conservation across Hong Kong and the greater China region.
Scholarship Fund
Supports geography undergraduates and masters’ students at HKU, CUHK, and Hong Kong Baptist University — specifically funding the fieldwork element of dissertations that takes students out of the classroom and into the field.
3
Universities
29
Years Running
Schools Outreach Programme
Bringing the spirit of exploration directly into classrooms across Hong Kong. Volunteer speakers visit local schools, international schools, and ESF schools to inspire the next generation of geographers.
~35
Talks / Year
5,600+
Pupils Reached
Young Geographer Awards
An annual competition open to students ages 6 to 23, drawing thousands of entries from 43+ schools across Hong Kong. Winners receive cash prizes, RGS memberships, and public exhibition of their work.
43+
Schools
~25
Winners / Year
Research Grants
The Major Post-Graduate Award funds advanced geographical research in the greater China region, supporting the scholars whose work deepens our understanding of the world. Annual surplus is donated to further geographical research.
24
Years of Grants
HK/China
Focus Region