The University of Birmingham Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarships

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

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 :

  1. have resided in Hong Kong for at least 7 years preceding 1 October 2010;

  2. 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.);

  3. have applied for admission to the University of Birmingham through the University's normal admissions procedures by 30 April 2010;

  4. 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);

  5. be able to provide evidence satisfactory to the University of an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English;

  6. not have previously studied in the United Kingdom; and

  7. 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.