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Demeng Global Philanthropy Leadership Award
Our Philosophy
At the Demeng Foundation, we firmly believe in the power of interconnection within society. We understand that every act of kindness, every moment of care, contributes to a web of compassion that never goes unnoticed. We, therefore, strive to inspire young minds to experience the warmth of benevolence in our society and aspire to become beacons of kindness themselves.
We hold the heartfelt belief that by supporting the next generation in their efforts to shape a better world, we become an integral part of their journey. Our hope is that these remarkable individuals will continue to tread the path of kindness and make an even greater impact as they progress. Hence, we have resolved to recognize and reward those exceptional students who are dedicated to spreading love and goodwill within our community.
We take pride in presenting the Demeng Global Philanthropy Leadership Award Selection, a platform where we celebrate and empower the champions of benevolence who embody our shared vision. Together, we can make a difference.
Criteria for the Demeng Global Philanthropy Leadership Award:
1. GPA scores 3.9+;
2. Toefl scores 110+, or SAT scores 1500+, or ACT scors 34+;
3. Admitted to the International Olympic Competition training camp such as IMO, IPHO, ICHO, or finalist of ISEF, or qualifying AIME of AMC, or finalist of S. -T Yau High School Science Award, or medal winner of USACO;
4. Writting award winner of New York Times, John Locke Essay Competition, Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, or Marshall Society;5. Admission offer from top summer colleges such as ROSS, RSI, SSP, SSHI;
6. Involvement in distinctive and story-worthy activities, with at least one unique charity/public service/humanitarian activity. If the activity holds personal significance, it can be described in detail in the application essay.
*Applicants should send their public service resume, high school transcript, and an essay titled "Me and Public Service" (within 1000 words) to the following
Email: stewie@mintonedu.org
Honors Received:
·Received a cash prize and certificate from the Demeng Foundation.
·Became a member and regional leader of the Demeng Foundation's philanthropic activities.
·Participation in philanthropic activities and award documentation can be included as material in college application essays.
·Received a recommendation letter from the Demeng Foundation, which can be used as an additional external recommendation letter in college applications.
·Featured on the Demeng Foundation's website with a personally designed profile page. A website link can be submitted during the college application process as evidence of participation in philanthropic activities and outstanding leadership.
Yufei Chen
-Served as Regional -Director for the Back to Bach Project.
-Participated as a Young Scholar with the Lang Lang International Music Foundation.
-Performed in eight concerts for the NYC Recovery Plan, including "Brahms Goes Bananas!" and "Rhapsodies in Jazz."
-Volunteered as a breast cancer awareness advocate.
-Joined the University of Pennsylvania Global Youth Program.
-Participated in the LaunchX Innovation Program, collaborating in a team to solve client revenue issues and learning to drive social impact through business solutions.
Coco Li
-Hosted academic and athletic tutoring sections at the school online and offline for students in Pottstown organized as the Female in STEM Club Leader.

-Participated in the Hobart Run charity activity organized by school to clean the garbage around the town.

-Performed traditional peacock dance for elders and orphans.

-Participated in the local golf club to collect balls that are dropped on the course, and take them back to the club for second-time use.
Yiou Teng
-Participated in community service projects organized by various groups, including building book corners for poor children at Sanniang Bay, volunteering in aid education at Hunnan Chenzhou Sijia Primary School, and engaging in trash recycling and composting activities.

-Served at various public institutions, such as guiding appointments at Shenzhen Ophthalmic Hospital, assisting at Covid testing posts, and working at community service center front desks.

-Provided traffic guidance and library services, including at Shahe Street and Huashan community service center, as well as at the Basis International School Park Lane Harbour library.

-Participated in conferences, staff interviews, and high school prom preparations organized by National Honor Society and other groups.
Pollia Lee
-Founder of Utopix magazine, led int'l team, partnered with NGOs, got submissions, featured on local media.
-Founder of Signs of Love club, partnered with bakery, organized workshops and volunteering.
Collaborated with embassy group, planned disco event, secured grant.
-Filmed doc on soldiers, hosted screening.
-Founder of Pen Pal Program, connected students, fostered friendships.
-Youth presenter at conference, represented magazine, led panel.
Tianshu Liu
- Participating as English tutor in online high school English classes for two years organized by Baoan Vocational and Technical College
- Engaged in freshman orientation and camping as a volunteer for two years in Shenzhen College of International Education
- Organizer and participant as a helper in Zhaoshang Guanyi Nursing Home
- Participated as chair of extracurricular activities division during the Open day event at Shenzhen College of International Education
Tzcheing Chen
-Hosted a charity sale for female factory workers in Shenzhen
-Promoted First aid knowledge and assisted the school nurse at sports events
-Created anxiety-reducing games and posters for Mental Health Week in Shenzhen College of International Education
-Served as a class representative for three years; enhanced student satisfaction
-Organized donation for disable children; Collaborated with Angel land Disabled Children Caring Center in Shenzhen
-Organized donation of clothe for children living in rural area of Guizhou
- Participated in events promoting garbage sorting for a cleaner local community.
-Became the head of the publicity department of charity ECA TEENS.
-Took part in TEENS ECA activities writing and posting articles on autism children to raise awareness.
- Collected and recreated artworks of autism children and designed products for charity sales to raise money for autism research agencies.
-Participated in Charity Week activities at Shenzhen College of International Education to make and sell products for families with autism children.
- Volunteered in holding the Youthful Talk event at school to share the meaning and experience of charity and promote others' participation.
Chenxi Li
Xinyi Huang
-As Co-founder and president of Tencent Volunteer Teaching Club, I arranged over 4,000 one-on-one tutoring sessions between 300+ student volunteers and 300+ rural students via Tencent Meeting. The club expanded to 14 cross-school branches.
-As a volunteer at Music Born of Love, I provided emotional support and therapies, attended weekly rehearsals with disabled children and their families to learn choral repertoire.
-Organized a marine protection event in Shenzhen to promote environmental cleaning and recycling.
-Performed at geracomiums (elderly care homes) to entertain residents.
-As a senior student council member in the ECA division, I supervised weekly activities, assisted in planning, and set up ECA fairs each semester at Shenzhen College of International Education.
XuanHao Zhou
-Care about the local community by designing and initiating a "Free Hug" campaign, gathering peers to address the sense of loneliness in the city and offering free comfort and hugs to strangers. The campaign was featured in the Shenzhen Special Zone Daily.
-Show concern for vulnerable groups by regularly and periodically participating in teaching support in underdeveloped areas, helping a large number of students in various ways, and providing over 200 hours of online classes.
-In order to further assist areas with limited educational resources, record teaching videos with peers and send them to students in those underdeveloped regions.
-Participate in the math and engineering clubs at school, serving as vice-president, and provide detailed activity guidance and teaching assistance to younger students on a voluntary basis.
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