Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund - Overseas Postgraduate Study and Professional Training Scholarship

	Brief History and Aim
	Eligibility Criteria
	Value of Awards
	Method of Application
	Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application
	Source of Further Information

Brief History and Aim

This Fund established in 1963, provides scholarships for selected candidates to pursue postgraduate studies in universities or institutions overseas.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should be -

1. Hong Kong residents having resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 years;

2. holders of either a degree from a university in Hong Kong or recognized equivalent qualifications;

3. in possession of substantial practical working experience in the relevant field of study;

4. eligible for admission to the intended course of study; and

5. available to attend an interview to be conducted in Hong Kong.

Value and Tenure of Award

The maximum value of an award will be HK$120,000 per year for 2009/2010.

The award will normally be tenable for a period not exceeding two years and not less than six months. In special circumstances, other periods of time may also be considered.

Method of Application

Application forms are obtainable by downloading from http://www.hab.gov.hk/en/public_forms/forms.htm or from the Secretariat at 34/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong. Completed forms and relevant documents each in triplicate together with the completed acknowledgement of application should be returned to the above address.

Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application

Commencement: 20 January 2009

Closing: 23 February 2009

Source of Further Information

Enquiries should be made to the Secretary of the Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Committee, 34/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong at telephone number 3718 6835.