AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS/MARINE FISH SCHOLARSHIP FUND, HONG KONG

Description
Scholarships may be awarded to students who achieve a standard of academic excellence acceptable to the Trustee of the Fund. Nevertheless, it should depend on the financial condition of the Funds and other conditions of award to determine whether the applicants would be awarded the scholarships or not. In general, applicants to be awarded the scholarships should: pass at least 4 subjects in HKALE, and have 19 points or more for the best 4 subjects with reference to the general criteria from the JUPAS.

Eligibility

1. Applicants should have right of abode in Hong Kong
2. Applicants should study recognized degree or sub-degree courses on full-time
3. Students studying in Hong Kong or abroad may apply for scholarship and/or grant.
4. Further information can be seen at web link below

Application Procedure
Please download the application form at the web link below. Submit your completed application form togather with the following documents:

1. Two recent passport-size photographs, each attached to a copy of the form in the designated space and should be cross-signed;
2. Photocopy of Hong Kong Identity Card of the applicant;
3. Photocopy of Student Identity Card of the applicant;
4. Photocopy certificates of examination (refer to item 22 of the Application Form);
5. Photocopy of University/Institution/College Statement or School Academic Results for the 2011/12 academic year, with  explanation of marking or indication of passing mark on the overleaf  (where applicable)  (refer to item 23 of the Application Form);
6. Photocopy of notification of promotion or notification of acceptance by relevant education institution (refer to item 24 of the Application Form);
7. A  letter of recommendation
8. The  two  duly completed and signed Authorization Forms

Submission Deadline
31 August 2012

Website Link
http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/aboutus/abt_adv/files/common/Tertiary_Eng.pdf

(Scholarship Awards) Hong Kong PhD Fellowship at City University of Hong Kong (CityU), Hongkong

Description
The "Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme", established by the Research Grants Councili (RGC) of the HKSAR Government, aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their research degree programs in Hong Kong's institutions.

City University of Hong Kong (CityU), one of the eight government-funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), is a modern, hi-tech institution committed to providing a quality learning environment for its students and the community. It has a vibrant research culture and has gained an excellent reputation for research and innovation in a wide range of disciplines. It has an outstanding team of academics dedicated to advancing knowledge to benefit society and the region. To date, CityU has a student enrolment of around 18,000 (excluding Associate Degree students) of which over 5,900 are postgraduates.

The scholarship fellowship provides a monthly stipend of HK$20,000 (~US$2,564) and conference and research related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (~US$1,282) per year for the awardees for a maximum period of three years

Eligibiliy
Applicants from an institution where the language of teaching is not English are required to provide TOEFL / IELTS results on a mandatory basis.

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Application Procedure
Step One:  Applicants must first register at the RGC's Online Application System (OAS) and obtain a reference number on or before 1 December 2012. 

Step Two: Applicants are required to submit full application, including supporting documents, to CityU through our Online Scholarship Application System on or before 10 December 2012.

The detail information of the application process can be seen at web link below.

Website Link
http://www.sgs.cityu.edu.hk/prospective/RPg/HKPhD#13

International Scholarship By Ministry of Education Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) of Taiwan

Description
The governemt of Taiwan is currently inviting international students (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao SAR students are not eligible) to undertake Huayu courses in the Republic of China (Taiwan); in order to provide them with opportunities to increase their understanding of Taiwanese culture and society, and to promote mutual understanding and interactions between Taiwan and the international community.  The scholarship recipient will recieve A Monthly stipend of 25,000 NTD.

Eligibility

• an overseas Chinese student or a national of the R.O.C.
• currently registered as a student at a Mandarin Language Center or has sought a degree from a university or college in Taiwan.
• already received a HES or a Taiwan Scholarship, in the past.
• an exchange student to Taiwan, during the scholarship period.
• currently receiving financial benefits from the Taiwan government or another educational institution.

Application Procedure
Interested applicant should submit the following documents:

1. An application form (see appendix 1; provided by local embassies or missions).
2. A photocopy of his/her passport or any other documents that can verify the nationality of the applicant.
3. A photocopy of the certificate of the highest credential and transcript.
4. A photocopy of the applications to the Mandarin Language Center.
5. Other documents required by local embassies or missions.

Submission Deadline
March 31st Every year

Website Link
http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=2

Business, Economics and Law Merit Scholarship for Hong Kong students, Australia

Description
The Faculty of the Professions' Business, Economics and Law Merit Undergraduate Scholarship scheme was announced in February 2012 in recognition of the "double cohort" year. The Scholarships are available to Hong Kong students who are seeking entry into one of the priority programs in semester 1 of 2013 via the HKDSE or HKALE results. The Scholarship provides a one-off AUD 5000 payment for living allowances under the conditions described below.

Eligibility

• Have applied to study in either a Business, Economics or Law undergraduate program as listed in Annex A (See below: Annex A – 2013 Priority Undergraduate Programs) and be offered admission into semester 1 of 2013 at the University of Adelaide;
• Commence an academic program for the first time at the University of Adelaide (without advanced standing); AND
• Be a resident of Hong Kong

Application Procedure
An application for admission to the University in 2013 will constitute an application for a Scholarship provided that a completed Scholarship application form is also forwarded electronically to the Faculty by 31st August 2012.

Successful recipients will receive the Scholarship offer from the Faculty of the Professions, subject to availability. To accept the Scholarship, the recipient MUST accept the University offer of admissions by the deadline stipulated in the Scholarship offer letter. If no response is received by the specified deadline, the offer of the Scholarship will lapse and will be offered to the next eligible candidate.

The University reserves the right not to award the Scholarships if there are no candidates of sufficient merit as determined in each case, or to amend the availability of Scholarships and/or the information provided in the Scholarships details at anytime.

Submission Deadline
31st August 2012

Website Link
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/professions/scholarships/ug/hong-kong/

The Renaissance College Scholarships and Financial Aid Programme, Hongkong

Description
Full scholarship are attainable for students from Year 7 to Year 13, while financial aid is offered on a needs basis throughout the academic year to all year levels, provided the College has places available.

The objectives of the programme are to encourage and motivate our students to strive for academic excellence and a balanced development, and to ensure students deserving of an excellent education are not constrained by financial considerations.

Eligibility
Scholarship criteria are based on demonstrated academic ability, artistic and creative aptitude, sporting prowess and a commitment to service and leadership.

Application Procedure
Application form and application guideline can be found at: http://www.renaissance.edu.hk/content/scholarship-application

Submission Deadline
Thursday, March 1, 2012

Website Link
http://www.renaissance.edu.hk/content/general-information

Vivian Wong Postgraduate Scholarship For Manland China and Hongkong Students At Kent University, UK

Description
The scholarship is open to full-time postgraduate students enrolling onto programmes at Kent Law School. Applicants should be either passport-holders of the People’s Republic of China or permanent residents of Hong Kong not currently registered on a postgraduate course at the University of Kent. Applicants should have received an offer of a place at the University of Kent for 2012 entry.

Eligibility

• either hold a valid passport issued by the People’s Republic of China or be permanent residents of Hong Kong
• have been assessed as overseas for fee purposes
• been offered a place to study on a University of Kent postgraduate law degree programme
• have accepted or will accept by 31 May an offer of a place to study at the University of Kent.
• have already achieved or will achieve an agreed level of academic performance in their academic study prior to starting their programme at Kent. (Note: the scholarship will only be confirmed when the student has been offered an unconditional place at the University)
• be able to provide evidence satisfactory to the University of an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English
• be able to fund the remaining costs of their studies at Kent from other sources

Application Procedure
All applications, whether online or by mail, must include the candidate's application reference number, date of birth and the 750-1,000 word essay as specified above (which, in the case of an online application can be cut and pasted from a Word document). The application may be sent by mail to:
International Development (Vivian Wong Scholarship Fund - China and Hong Kong)
University of Kent,
Registry,
Canterbury,
Kent CT2 7NZ,
United Kingdom.

Please click here to make an application for this scholarship and submit written work

Submission Deadline
31 May 2012

Website Link
http://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate/international/vivian_wong.html