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 2008;
be holders of a degree (or expect to hold a degree before September 2008) from any institution 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.
In the case of the University of Birmingham Queen Elizabeth Scholarship, eligibility is restricted to graduates of the University of Hong Kong);

have applied by 30 April 2008 for admission to the University of Birmingham through the University's normal admissions procedures;
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 (balance of tuition fees plus living costs) from other sources.

Value of Awards
The University of Birmingham Scholarships- one scholarship for one-year Masters programmes (or exceptionally a Postgraduate Diploma). The scholarship is worth £7,500 towards the cost of tuition fees which is paid directly to the University of Birmingham.
The University of Birmingham Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship - one scholarship for a one-year Masters programmes (or exceptionally a Postgraduate Diploma) for a graduate from the University of Hong Kong. The Scholarship is worth £7,500 towards the cost of tuition fees which is paid directly to the University of Birmingham.

Method of Application
Application forms can be downloaded from this Agency's website (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 2008.
Dates of Commencement and Closing of Application
Commencement : 3 December 2007
Closing :30 April 2008

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 6108
or email saosgl@sfaa.gov.hk.
http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/scholar/content13.htm

source : The University of Birmingham Hong Kong
http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/index.htm