EDUCATION
In view of the serious shortage of graduate teachers for secondary schools, Government has introduced a bursary scheme for prospective secondary, school teachers. Under this scheme suitable students, who might otherwise be unable to afford higher education, will be assisted to take an arts or science degree and the University Diploma in Education. The maximum value of a bursary is $4,200 p.a. but smaller awards may be recommended by a selection committee which takes into acount the financial needs of the applicants. This year, funds available for these bursaries amounted to about $165,000 and fifty-nine awards were made; nine to graduates taking the course for the Diploma in Education, thirty-eight to undergraduates in the faculty of arts, and twelve in the faculty of science.
It is thought that the lengthening of the matricula- tion course to two years may deter some students from continuing their education beyond School Certificate Examination level. Government has, therefore, intro- duced a maintenance grant scheme whereby needy students who have done well at the School Certificate Examination may be given financial assistance to enable them to complete their matriculation course and qualify for entrance to the University of Hong Kong. Priority is given to applicants who appear to be suitable for, and likely to enter, the teaching profession, but can- didates wishing to study for other careers are also eligible. The size of a grant awarded is determined by the particular circumstances of the applicant.
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A special committee advises and recommends students wishing to go to Britain for higher studies. The Director of Colonial Scholars in London arranges their placing and a liaison officer is responsible for
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