Calendar 2013–14

26 Part 1 • General Information Part 1 both students and staff. A wide range of activities, including those activities by the students’ union and interest groups, Dr. Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme, Shum Choi Sang Mentorship Programme, the United College Mr. Fung Sun Kwan Whole Person Development Award Programme, leadership training, social services and incentive schemes, Group Sense Innovation and Entrepreneurial Project Award Programme, Toastmasters Club, organic farming and environmental protection events, drama, debate, art and cultural activities, and health series are organized. Through participation in these activities, students develop in personal and social aspects. Students are given more opportunities to take part in overseas study tours, exchange programmes, as well as non-local cultural and language programmes under the College’s Globe-oriented Active Learning (GOAL) Programme and a wide range of scholarships and awards. Eligible students also receive support to pursue postgraduate studies overseas. The Hostel Residence Grant and Off-campus Resident Grant are also established to provide subsidies to needy students for hostel fees or off-campus rental in order to encourage them to participate in college activities. In 2013–14, the total value of the College’s scholarships, awards and financial aid approaches $11 million, with more than 2,700 awards. To provide pastoral care to students, the Dr. Thomas Cheung Tutorial Scheme was established for students to express their feelings, share their experience and help one another in a tutorial setting. The College also promotes moral education through the Shum Wai Yau Moral Education Scheme. To reinforce the College motto on ‘Xin Min’ and nurture students to help those in need, the College has launched a comprehensive social service programme. The programme provides students with various opportunities to engage in social service activities, and encourage them to complete a certain number of hours of social service during their study period. In 2012–13, a total of 3,578 students were assigned to United College, of whom 1,628 were male and 1,950 female. Shaw College Shaw College was established in July 1986 through the generosity of Sir Run Run Shaw, a world-renowned philanthropist who kindly consented to become the patron of the College. The College is situated at the northwestern part of the University campus overlooking Tolo Harbour.