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Saturday, February 24, 1973

SIR ROBERT BLACK SCHOLARSHIPS

Applications Invited

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Young people of exceptional merit can now apply for the scholarships

and training grants offered by the Sir Robert Black Trust Fund for the

year 1973/74.

The awards are to be made in the form of once-and-for-all grants

which may or may not cover all expenses required for the respective programmes

for the recipients.

The awards are intended for postgraduate studies or research, and training

programmes such as attachments and study tours, either locally or overseas.

The primary aim of these awards is to provide opportunities for

those who have demonstrated their potential to serve the community through

the qualities of personal leadership to develop their initiative and character.

Candidates are required to propose their own programmes of study or

training. They should have resided in Hong Kong for at least five years,

Recipients of awards are required to return and reside in Hong Kong for

at least three years.

Application forms and other particulars concerning these scholarships

and grants are obtainable from the Secretariat for Home Affairs, International

Building, 9th floor, 141 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong.

The closing date for application is April 14, 1973.

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