Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards
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The Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards (Traditional Chinese: 香港傑出學生選舉) is a student contest in Hong Kong
. The Awards recognizes students for great academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and commitment to serving society.
From 1985 to 2010, the Awards was organized by the Lion & Globe Educational Trust and co-organized by the Outstanding Young Persons' Association. Starting from 2011, the Awards is organized by the Youth Arch Foundation and co-organized by the Outstanding Young Persons' Association. Every year, about ten secondary school students from local and international schools in Hong Kong are selected to be the "Hong Kong Outstanding Students".
Since 2011, applicants, as the first step, are required to take a written test of similar format. 50 finalists are short-listed to participate in a 2-day camp which aims to assess applicants’ inter-personal skills and leadership potential. 20 students are then selected to enter the panel interview round. Finally, 10 winners are chosen based on their performance in all stages.
In 2010, the Doreen Leung Memorial Award was established. This award is presented to a finalist of the Awards who most demonstrates the spirit of Miss Doreen Leung as a giver. Once selected, the awardee is offered a mentorship programme with a notable person working in the student's intended career field. In 2010, the mentor was Chung To
, founder of Chi Heng Foundation.
The organization has initiated a number of creative and innovative projects that aim to inspire other secondary school students in different ways. Some of the regular activities organized include the annual Leadership Interflow Camp since 1991, the Volunteer Training Scheme since 1998, the Hong Kong Youth Summit, a forum for students to discuss current issues, since 2003, and the International Convergence, which is a multi-cultural experience scheme, since 2005. These activities typically attract participation of over 100 students from different secondary schools.
HKOSA is supported by a group of honorary advisors, which include consuls general, university presidents and government officials. Some of them include :
with a good number of them having obtained 10As and 9As. Many were admitted to universities such as Ivy League
institutions and Oxbridge
. Up to 2011, the alumni base of the Awards (commonly known as “OSArs”) has reached over 700 people. Many of them now work in fields including government, business, law, medicine, entertainment, education, architecture, journalism, and engineering.
Some of the notable winners and finalists are:
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. The Awards recognizes students for great academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and commitment to serving society.
From 1985 to 2010, the Awards was organized by the Lion & Globe Educational Trust and co-organized by the Outstanding Young Persons' Association. Starting from 2011, the Awards is organized by the Youth Arch Foundation and co-organized by the Outstanding Young Persons' Association. Every year, about ten secondary school students from local and international schools in Hong Kong are selected to be the "Hong Kong Outstanding Students".
History
The Awards began in 1985 as the "Hong Kong Outstanding Female Students Awards", which only accepted applications from female students; it was opened to male students in 1987. Over the first 25 years, the Awards had been organized by Miss Doreen Leung, the first female recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of the World. Since Miss Leung passed away in 2009, a group of past winners and finalists of the Awards founded the Youth Arch Foundation in 2010, succeeding to the role of Miss Doreen Leung as the event organizer of the Awards.Judging criteria
- Outstanding academic performance
- Achievements in extra-curricular activities
- Track record of community services
- Commitment to contribute to society
- Leadership potential
Selection Process
Before 2011, applicants first needed to sit for a written test that comprises questions from all disciplines, including languages, mathematics, logic, science, history, geography and current issues. 40 finalists would be selected to participate in the group interview, after which 10 or 11 winners would be selected.Since 2011, applicants, as the first step, are required to take a written test of similar format. 50 finalists are short-listed to participate in a 2-day camp which aims to assess applicants’ inter-personal skills and leadership potential. 20 students are then selected to enter the panel interview round. Finally, 10 winners are chosen based on their performance in all stages.
Prizes
All winners and finalists of the Awards are invited to join a 4-day summer leadership training camp. Starting from 2011, winners of the Awards will be invited to partake in a study tour.Other awards
In addition to the 10 or 11 recipients of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards, a special prize is given to the top scorer of the written test in each form (three in total).In 2010, the Doreen Leung Memorial Award was established. This award is presented to a finalist of the Awards who most demonstrates the spirit of Miss Doreen Leung as a giver. Once selected, the awardee is offered a mentorship programme with a notable person working in the student's intended career field. In 2010, the mentor was Chung To
Chung To
Chung To is a Chinese AIDS activist, co-founder of the Chi Heng Foundation . He was awarded the 2007 Ramon Magsaysay Award for Emergent Leadership .-References:...
, founder of Chi Heng Foundation.
Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association
The winners and finalists of the Awards founded the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association (HKOSA) in 1987, a student-run organization. All winners and finalists of the Awards are automatically enrolled to HKOSA once they are shortlisted to enter the final interview round.The organization has initiated a number of creative and innovative projects that aim to inspire other secondary school students in different ways. Some of the regular activities organized include the annual Leadership Interflow Camp since 1991, the Volunteer Training Scheme since 1998, the Hong Kong Youth Summit, a forum for students to discuss current issues, since 2003, and the International Convergence, which is a multi-cultural experience scheme, since 2005. These activities typically attract participation of over 100 students from different secondary schools.
HKOSA is supported by a group of honorary advisors, which include consuls general, university presidents and government officials. Some of them include :
- Anson ChanAnson ChanAnson Maria Elizabeth Chan Fang On-sang GBM GCMG CBE JP was a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong for Hong Kong Island, succeeding the late legislator Ma Lik....
(陳方安生), Former Chief Secretary for Administration - Audrey EuAudrey EuYuet Mee Audrey Eu , LLB, LLM, SC, JP is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong and the former leader of the Civic Party.-Education and legal career:...
(余若薇), Legislative Councillor - Eric LiEric LiEric Ka-Cheung Li, GBS OBE JP is adjunct professor at the School of Accountancy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University...
(李家祥), Member of the 10th National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference - Regina IpRegina IpRegina Ip Lau Suk-yee, GBS JP is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , as well as the co-founder and current chairwoman of the New People's Party and Savantas Policy Institute....
(葉劉淑儀), Former Secretary for Security; Legislative Councillor - Michael SuenMichael SuenMichael Suen Ming-yeung GBS CBE JP is currently the Secretary for Education of Hong Kong.-Education:Suen attended Wah Yan College, Hong Kong, a male-only Jesuit school in Hong Kong.-Career:...
(孫明揚), Secretary for Education Bureau - Jasper Tsang (曾鈺成), President of the Legislative Council of Hong KongLegislative Council of Hong KongThe Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
- Rosanna Wong (王易鳴), Executive Director of the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Schools by number of Outstanding Student Award winners
| Rank | School | No. of Winners, |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diocesan Girls' School Diocesan Girls' School Diocesan Girls' School, founded in 1860, is one of the oldest Anglican girls' schools in Hong Kong. DGS is located at 1 Jordan Road in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is administered under the Grant Code and uses English as the medium of instruction. It has always been ranked as the top secondary school in... |
39 |
| 2 | Queen's College Queen's College Queen's College, Queens' College or Queens College is the name of more than one institution, typically in the United Kingdom or its former colonies and dependencies.Most widely known Queens Colleges:... |
21 |
| 3 | St. Paul's Convent School St. Paul's Convent School St Paul's Convent SchoolSchool BadgeHeadmistressesSr. Joanna Marie Cheung Sr. Margaret Wong School typePrivate, Girls' School, DSSReligious affiliationCatholicFounded1854Location... |
15 |
| 4 | St. Mary's Canossian College St. Mary's Canossian College St. Mary's Canossian College is a Catholic girl's secondary school in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1900, it is sited at the junction of Austin Road and Chatham Road South. Other Catholic buildings Rosary Church and St... |
14 |
| 4 | Maryknoll Convent School Maryknoll Convent School Maryknoll Convent School is a Roman Catholic girls' school with primary and secondary sections at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. It was founded by the American Maryknoll Sisters in Hong Kong in 1925 at Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. MCS is well-known for its distinguished academic results and school traditions... |
14 |
| 6 | St. Joseph's College | 11 |
| 7 | Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School is an English-language co-education secondary school located at 70 Hoi Pa Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The school building consists of the hall, the laboratory wing, the classroom wing, and the new wing . Mr... |
10 |
| 7 | St. Stephen's Girls' College St. Stephen's Girls' College St Stephen's Girls' College , known as SSGC, which is one of the grant schools under Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui , is a girls' schools in Hong Kong. Originally on Caine Road, the school moved to its current location at Lyttelton Road, Mid-Levels, in 1923. The main building is listed as one of the... |
10 |
| 9 | German Swiss International School | 9 |
| 10 | Diocesan Boys' School Diocesan Boys' School Diocesan Boys' School is a boys' school located at 131 Argyle Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It was founded in 1869, making it one of the oldest secondary schools in Hong Kong.... |
7 |
| 10 | NTHYK Yuen Long District Secondary School | 7 |
| 10 | Sacred Heart Canossian College Sacred Heart Canossian College Sacred Heart Canossian College is a Roman Catholic girls' school in Pokfulam, Chi Fu Fa Yeun, west Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Founded in 1860, the school currently serves some 1,400 students and 70 teaching staff.... |
7 |
| 10 | St. Paul's Co-educational College St. Paul's Co-educational College St. Paul's Co-educational College , is located at 33 MacDonnell Road, Mid-levels, Hong Kong.... |
7 |
| 14 | Marymount Secondary School Marymount Secondary School Marymount Secondary School is a prestigious Roman Catholic girls' secondary school in Happy Valley, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Her primary school is Marymount Primary School.-History:... |
6 |
| 14 | Sha Tin Government Secondary School Sha Tin Government Secondary School Sha Tin Government Secondary School is located in Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It was founded in September 1972 and has now become a full-fledged co-educational grammar school. There are 29 classes with an enrollment of approximately 1,200 students in the year 2010-2011. The current principal is Mr. Chow... |
6 |
| 16 | La Salle College La Salle College La Salle College is a boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It was established by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, a Roman Catholic religious teaching order founded by St... |
5 |
| 16 | Madam Lau Kam Lung Secondary School of MFBM | 5 |
| 16 | Queen Elizabeth School Queen Elizabeth School Queen Elizabeth School may refer to:*Queen Elizabeth School, Hong Kong, a secondary school in Hong Kong*Queen Elizabeth School, Bromyard, Herefordshire, England*Queen Elizabeth School, Kirkby Lonsdale, Cumbria, England... |
5 |
| 16 | Wah Yan College, Hong Kong Wah Yan College, Hong Kong Wah Yan College, Hong Kong is an eminent grant-in-aid secondary school in Hong Kong. It was founded on 16 December 1919, by Tsui Yan Sau Peter . It is a Roman Catholic secondary school for boys run by the Chinese Province of the Society of Jesus... |
5 |
| 20 | Heep Yunn School Heep Yunn School Heep Yunn School is an Anglican girls' secondary school founded in 1936. It is located in Ma Tau Wai, Kowloon, Hong Kong.Heep Yunn is notable for its students' high academic achievement... |
4 |
| 20 | South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School | 4 |
Notable winners and finalists
Many of the winners and finalists achieved excellent results in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education ExaminationHong Kong Certificate of Education Examination
The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination was a standardized examination between 1974 and 2011 after most local students’ five-year secondary education, conducted by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority . The examination will be discontinued in 2012...
with a good number of them having obtained 10As and 9As. Many were admitted to universities such as Ivy League
Ivy League
The Ivy League is an athletic conference comprising eight private institutions of higher education in the Northeastern United States. The conference name is also commonly used to refer to those eight schools as a group...
institutions and Oxbridge
Oxbridge
Oxbridge is a portmanteau of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England, and the term is now used to refer to them collectively, often with implications of perceived superior social status...
. Up to 2011, the alumni base of the Awards (commonly known as “OSArs”) has reached over 700 people. Many of them now work in fields including government, business, law, medicine, entertainment, education, architecture, journalism, and engineering.
Some of the notable winners and finalists are:
- Au Hoishun StephanieAu Hoishun StephanieStephanie Au Hoi-Shun is a swimmer from Hong Kong, China. She represented Hong Kong at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. She is currently the holder of Hong Kong long course records in 200 m, 400 m, 800 m and 1500 m freestyle as well as 4×100 m medley relay, together...
(歐鎧淳), Swimmer at Beijing Olympics 2008; Holder of 11 Hong Kong’s long and short course (freestyle) records - Jonathan Hsui (許智豪), Former DJ at RTHK
- Norris Lam (林曼雅), Managing Partner & President of ForbesForbesForbes is an American publishing and media company. Its flagship publication, the Forbes magazine, is published biweekly. Its primary competitors in the national business magazine category are Fortune, which is also published biweekly, and Business Week...
Private Capital Asia; Adjunct Professor (Honorary) at the Chinese University of Hong KongChinese University of Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao... - Po Man Lo (羅寶文), Executive Director of Regal Hotels InternationalRegal Hotels InternationalRegal Hotels International is the largest hotel group in Hong Kong. Regal Hotels International Holdings Limited is a company incorporated in Bermuda and listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange...
Holdings Ltd. - Karen MokKaren MokKaren Joy Morris, known more commonly in the Sinosphere as Karen Mok or Mok Man-Wai, is a three-time Golden Melody Award-winning Hong Kong-based actress and singer-songwriter.- Biography :...
(莫文蔚), Cantopop Singer; Actress - Simon Shen (沈旭暉), Assistant Professor at the Chinese University of Hong KongChinese University of Hong KongThe Chinese University of Hong Kong is a research-led university in Hong Kong.CUHK is the only tertiary education institution in Hong Kong with Nobel Prize winners on its faculty, including Chen Ning Yang, James Mirrlees, Robert Alexander Mundell and Charles K. Kao...
; Chancellor of Roundtable Community - Perry So (蘇柏軒), Assistant Conductor of Hong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraHong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraThe Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra , is the largest symphony orchestra in Hong Kong. First established in 1895 as an amateur orchestra, under the name Sino-British Orchestra, it was renamed the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in 1957, and became a professional orchestra in 1974 under the funding...
; Youngest winner at 5th International Prokofiev Conducting Competition - Kevin Tsang (曾家瑋), Composer
- Edgar Tung (童成), CEO of SgT Group