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Wednesday, August 8, 1973
GOVERNMENT DENTAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships for five-year dental courses are being offered to
local residents under the age of 35.
The courses, to be undertaken either at the University of Otaga
in New Zealand or the University of Sydney, will begin early next year
leading to the degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
Scholarships will be at the rate of $8,400 a year, with an
additional allowance of $3,750 towards the cost of books and instruments.
Out-going and return air passages will also be provided.
Applicants should have a pass in physics, chemistry and biology
(or zoology) at advanced level in the Hong Kong University Advanced Level
Examination, and at grade "C" or above in English in the school certificate
examination, or their equivalent.
Successful applicants will undergo a medical examination. They
must also sign an agreement to return to Hong Kong for at least four
years after graduation, with a requirement of serving as a government
dental officer.
Application forms may be obtained from the General Registry,
Medical and Health Department, Lee Gardens, 4th floor, Hong Kong, and
must be completed and returned by August 25.
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