Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship/Scholarship for Disabled Students

* Aim
* Eligibility Criteria
* Value of Awards
* Method of Application
* Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application
* Frequently Asked Questions
* Source of Further Information
* Related Organization Photo

Aim

The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship/Scholarship for disabled students aim at financing outstanding disabled Hong Kong students for overseas postgraduate or undergraduate studies. They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong after graduation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  1. be permanent residents of Hong Kong;
  2. have received at least 7 and 5 years of continuous education in Hong Kong for fellowship and scholarship respectively;
  3. For fellowship, hold good Honours degrees obtained in Hong Kong or equivalent qualifications OR expect to obtain such degrees or equivalent qualifications;
  4. fulfill all application procedures and admission requirements at the institution of their choices and be offered places subsequently;
  5. have a good mastery of the language in which their studies will be undertaken; and
  6. be suffering from one of the following categories of disabilities :-
    i.  total blindness/severe low vision;
    ii.  profound / severe hearing impairment; or
    iii.  physically handicapped.
For further details, please refer to the Information Note of the application year.

Value of Awards

The maximum value of award are HK$283,000 and HK$262,000 for fellowship and scholarship respectively for the 2010/11 academic year. The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council may adjust the value by taking into account cost increases and other award(s) held concurrently by the fellow/scholar to finance his/her overseas studies.

Method of Application

Please note that application should be made one year in advance of the commencement of the overseas studies. During the application period, application forms can be downloaded from the Student Financial Assistance Agency’s website, or obtained from this office, or Trust Funds & Temples Joint Secretariat. Completed forms must be returned to the Secretary of the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council before the closing date. Please refer to the Information Note for further details. Please click here to download the Information Note and Application Form (PDF).

Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application

Application for awards for 2011/12 academic year
Commencement Date : 2 July 2010 (Friday)
Closing Date                : 30 September 2010 (Thursday)

(Note: All the above information is for reference only.  Please refer to the Information Note and Application Form for further details.)

Source of Further Information

Enquiries should be made to the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat, Room 1217, 12/F., Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon at telephone number 2150 6097 or 2150 6098.