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Scholarships for overseas studies 1996-97
Students are invited to apply for a number of fellowships and scholarships to go on overseas studies for the academic year 1996/97.
Announcing the award scheme today (Friday), the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council said the aim was to encourage the best students to pursue further education in reputable institutions overseas.
Successful candidates for the awards are expected to have a strong sense of commitment to Hong Kong and be ready to contribute significantly to the community upon return from their overseas studies. They will be required to work in Hong Kong for at least three years upon graduation.
The fellowships are for studies leading to postgraduate degrees either by research or by coursework; the scholarships are for undergraduate studies leading to first degrees.
The applicants will be responsible for fulfilling all application procedures and admission requirements of the academic institutions of their choice.
The value of fellowship is about $208,000 per year for up to three years for Doctoral degree or two years for Master degree; the value of scholarship is about $190,000 per year for up to three years.
Application forms and information notes are available at the following
addresses:
(a)
(b)
Student Financial Assistance Agency
Ninth floor, National Mutual Centre
151 Gloucester Road
Wan Chai
Hong Kong
Education Department
Careers and Guidance Services Section Room 206
Mongkok Government Offices
30 Luen Wan Street
Mong Kok
Kowloon