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Monday, November 27, 1972
BRITISH INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION SCHOLARSHIPS
Three of the companies participating in the British Industrial Exhibition
held in Hong Kong last month have offered scholarships to suitably qualified
candidates from Hong Kong.
The three scholarships form part of the Confederation of British
Industry Overseas Scholarships Scheme and are tenable in the United Kingdor
during 1973.
One Type 'A' scholarship is offered by the Hawker Siddeley Electric
Export Ltd. for a minimum period of twelve months for training in electrical
engineering covering the manufacture of transformers, switchgear and the full
range of electrical machines.
This Type 'A' Scholarship is for recently graduated engineers and
carries with it a maintenance allowance of £936 per annum with fares paid to
and from Britain.
One Type 'C' scholarship, offered by the Wadkin Ltd., is for a period
of six montha in 1973 for training in the manufacture of woodworking machinery
and machine tools.
Another Type 'C' scholarship is offered by the Reyrolle Parsons Ltd.
for a maximum period of four months in 1973 for training in electrical engineering,
electrical switchgear and protection.
The two Type 'C' Scholarships are for more experienced engineers under
35 years of age who have been following their careers for a minimum period of
The maintenance allowance is at the rate of £1,140 per annum.
five years.
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