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

Aim

The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship/Scholarship for disabled students aim at financing outstanding disabled Hong Kong students for overseas undergraduate or postgraduate 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 5 and 7 years of continuous education in Hong Kong for scholarship and fellowship 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 command of the language in which their studies will be undertaken; and
   
6. belong to one of the following categories of disabilities :-
   

   i.	total blindness/severe low vision;
   ii.	profound / severe hearing impairment; or
   iii.	physically handicapped.

Value of Awards

The maximum value of award are HK$262,000 and HK$283,000 for scholarship and fellowship respectively for the 2008/2009 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. 

Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application

Commencement Date : July
Closing Date              : September

(Note: All the above information is for reference only. Details will be announced when the awards are open for applications.)

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 6098 or 2150 6097.