SCHOLARSHIP & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMMES October 11, 2013 (Friday) Office of International Student Exchange (OISE)
OISE: Where are we? OISE Office of International Student Exchange Location: Global Lounge www.hku.hk/exchange
Scholarship & Financial Assistance Scholarship Administered by OISE HKUWW Scholarships from host institutions Scholarships from donations Scholarships for special programmes Exchange in China Sponsorship NEW! Administered by OISE Financial Assistance Administered by CEDARS Student Travel Loan
Scholarship HKUWW Scholarship for 2014/15 HKUWW Scholarship for 2014/15 Eligible for all successful applicants with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at the semester before their departure Apply online before departure for exchange programme This scholarship is a subsidy and its purpose is not to support all your expenses overseas Apply once only
Scholarship HKUWW Scholarship 2014/15 The amount of HKUWW Scholarship will vary according to different exchange destinations. Destination Europe, North & South America, Japan, Israel, South Africa HKUWW Scholarship per semester HK$ 12,000 HKUWW Scholarship per year HK$24,000 Australia, New Zealand HK$11,000 HK$22,000 Korea HK$7,000 HK$14,000 Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan HK$5,500 HK$11,000 China HK$4,000 HK$7,000
Scholarship HKUWW Scholarship 2014/15 http://www.als.hku.hk/admission/exchange/outgoing-students/scholarship-financial%20aid
Scholarship Scholarship from host institutions JASSO Scholarship ASEP from Kyushu University RUSSES for Ritsumeikan University
Scholarship from host institutions http://www.als.hku.hk/admission/exchange/partner-list/detail?duration=&gpa=&information=kyoto
Scholarship Li & Fung Scholarship Scholarship from donations Friends of The University of Hong Kong John Swire Year Study Abroad Scholarship
Scholarship UBC Alumni (HK) Exchange Scholarship Scholarship from donations The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Scholarship Awards Chiang Chen Overseas Exchange Scholarship CV Starr Scholarship Class of 78 Scholarship
Scholarship Scholarship from donations University of Notre Dame, USA A scholarship of HK$25,000 Recipients are required to join service learning projects organised by University of Notre Dame The Indian Chamber 60 th Anniversary Scholarship For both UG and PG HKU students Maximum scholarship of INR200,000 (~HKD25,000) for one academic year
Scholarship HSBC Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2014/15 Spend one year in a top overseas university Full scholarship, covering: tuition fees and mandatory college fees A minimum economy return airfare Reasonable room and board costs, books, a small portion of living expenses and visa application fees
Scholarship Eligibility HSBC Overseas Scholarship Scheme 2014/15 Non-final year full-time undergraduate students Be a HK permanent resident with right of abode in HK Excellent GPA score Meet the requirement for English proficiency Well-rounded No extensive experience of living or studying overseas
Scholarship Scholarship for Special Programmes Yale Visiting International Student Programme (Y-VISP) Tuition fee at Yale for one year fully covered Cambridge Junior Year Abroad (JYA) Scholarship of HK$100,000 May get further sponsorship from your own faculty / department
Scholarship Scholarship for Special Programmes Undergraduate (UG) Research Programmes U21 UG Summit/Research Conference UG Research Programmes at: Imperial College London MIT Harvard Tuition fee fully covered
Scholarship Scholarship for Special Programmes Scholarships for Summer Programmes HK$12,000 Cambridge Pembroke-King s Programme (PKP) UC Berkeley Summer Session UC Irvine Summer Session John s Hopkins University Yale Summer Session (YSS) U21 Not applicable if students already received HKUWW once
Scholarship Self-arranged summer programmes Scholarship for Special Programmes Scholarship of HK$1,000 No CGPA requirement
Scholarship Exchange in China With support of China 1000 Exchange Programme ( 千人計劃 ) Expenses occurred in China will be sponsored Transportation between Shenzhen/Guangzhou and destination will be partially reimbursed Transportation between HK and destination will be partially reimbursed For self-arranged summer programme in China, a subsidy of HK$1,000 will be provided
Sponsorship NEW! Sponsorship A sponsorship of HK$15,000 for encouraging students to participate in studying abroad Eligibility Students studying UGC-funded undergraduate programmes Students receive means-tested grants and/or loans from Student Financial Assistance Agency (SFAA)
Important Notes Only one scholarship in the university Scholarship and sponsorship can apply at the same time Sponsorship
Financial Assistance Student Travel Loan Financial Assistance Interest-free Provides financial support for overseas trips, exchange programmes, practicum and other overseas travels related to your academic studies
Financial Assistance Eligibility Financial Assistance Local students studying full-time degree programme Loans are means-tested Normal range of support Exchange programme: HK$4,500-HK$22,000 Extra loan fund for Engineering (UG) students taking part in summer training outside HK (cont d)
Financial Assistance Eligibility Financial Assistance Priority goes to those without other source of university support and who have successfully applied for the Government TSFS scheme
Financial Assistance Application procedures Financial Assistance Download & complete the application form Call CEDARS at 2859-2305 for an appointment to meet a student advising officer for assessment of your needs Bring the completed application forms and relevant supporting documents for interview. (cont d)
Financial Assistance Financial Assistance Application procedures You should apply to CEDARS at least 14 working days prior to your departure
Contact us Office of International Student Exchange Global Lounge G/F, Fong Shu Chuen Amenities Centre General enquiries: (852) 2219 4121 Website: E-mail: www.hku.hk/exchange goabroad@hku.hk Office hours: Mon Fri 9am to 5:30pm Sat, Sun & Closed Public holidays
Study Abroad Fair Oct 24, 2013
More information sessions Date Time Topic Venue October 22, 2013 (Tuesday) 12:40-13:30 November 1, 2013 (Thursday) Novermber 4, 2013 (Monday) November 6, 2013 (Wednesday) November 11, 2013 (Monday) November 19, 2013 (Tuesday) Application Guideline for HKUWW Exchange Programme 2014/15 CYP P2 13:00-14:00 (TBC) Exchange Programme at University of Liverpool KB419 12:40-13:30 Exchange Programmes in USA, Canada, and South America KKLG109 12:40-13:30 Exchange Programmes in Asia KB115 12:40-13:30 Exchange Programmes in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa KKLG109 12:40-13:30 Exchange Programmes in the UK CYP P2 November 20, 2013 (Wednesday) 16:00-17:30 Pembroke King's Programme (PKP) 2014 at University of Cambridge LE3 November 22, 2013 (Friday) November 25, 2013 (Monday) November 27, 2013 (Wednesday) 12:40-13:30 Exchange Programmes in Europe (excluding the UK) KB419 12:40-13:30 UCEAP Exchange Programme KKLG109 12:40-13:30 Application Guideline for HKUWW Exchange Programme 2014/15 KB115
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