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The University of Birmingham Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarships
Brief History and Aim
The scholarship, which was established in 1985, enables the selected candidates to pursue one-year Masters degree programmes at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The selected candidates are expected to make contribution to the community of Hong Kong after the completion of their studies.
Eligibility
Applicants should :
have resided in Hong Kong for at least 7 years
preceding 1 October 2010;
be holders of a degree (or expect to gain a
degree before September 2010) from any institutions of
tertiary education in Hong Kong. (Those with diplomas
and other non-degree qualifications from these
institutions may be considered for admission to a
relevant postgraduate programme if their qualifications
and working experience are acceptable to the University
of Birmingham.);
have applied for admission to the University of
Birmingham through the University's normal admissions
procedures by 30 April 2010;
be eligible for admission to their intended
course of study at the University of Birmingham
(Note: the scholarship award will only be confirmed when
the candidate has been offered a place at the
University. The offer of a scholarship is not a
guarantee of admission to the University);
be able to provide evidence satisfactory to the
University of an adequate knowledge of written and
spoken English;
not have previously studied in the United
Kingdom; and
be able to fund the remaining costs of their
studies at Birmingham including living costs from other
sources.
Value of Awards
The University of Birmingham Postgraduate Scholarships - one scholarship for one-year Masters programmes (or exceptionally a
Postgraduate Diploma). The scholarship is worth up to £13,950
towards the cost of tuition fees which is paid directly to the University of Birmingham. (All
programmes are eligible for this amount except for MBA and clinical
programmes.)
Method of Application
Application forms can be downloaded from this Agency's website
(Flyers, Application
Forms and Reference
Requests) or obtained from the Student Financial Assistance Agency by mail (Address: Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road,
Kowloon). Please supply a HK$3 stamped and self-addressed
A4-sized envelope for reply. Two copies of the completed
application form and all supporting documents are to be
returned to the Agency by 30 April 2010.
Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application
Commencement : 1 December 2009
Closing : 30 April 2010
Source of Further Information
For further information, please refer to the Flyers
of the University of Birmingham Hong Kong Postgraduate
Scholarships. Enquiries should be made to the University of Birmingham Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarships Selection Committee, Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon at telephone number 2150
7605 or email saosgl@sfaa.gov.hk.
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