Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund - Overseas Postgraduate Study and Professional Training Scholarship
- History and Aim
- Eligibility
- Value of Awards
- Method of Application
- Application Period
- Further Information
History and Aim
This Fund has been established since 1963 and provides scholarships for selected candidates to pursue postgraduate studies in universities or institutions overseas.
The scholarship scheme has been suspended from 2016 onwards until further notice.
Eligibility
Candidates should be:
- Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) residents having resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than 7 years;
- holders of either a degree from a university in Hong Kong or recognised equivalent qualifications;
- in possession of substantial practical working experience in the relevant field of study;
- eligible for admission to the intended course of study; and
- available to attend an interview to be conducted in Hong Kong.
Value of Awards
The maximum value of an award will be HK$120,000 per year.
The award will normally be tenable for a period not exceeding two years and not less than six months. In special circumstances, other periods of time may also be considered.
Method of Application
During the application period, application forms can be downloaded at http://www.hab.gov.hk/en/public_forms/forms.htm or obtainable from the Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Committee Secretariat at 34/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong when the scholarship is open for application. Completed applications must be returned to the same address.
Application Period
Please contact the Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Committee Secretariat at 3718 6888 for details.
Further Information
Enquiries should be made to the Secretary of the Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Committee at 34/F., Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, or at telephone number 3718 6888, or by email to trustfunds@ctc.org.hk.
