Application Eligibility
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- 02
- 03
- 04
Remarks:
Students who barely miss Criteria 3 and 4 may also apply for the Fund. The Steering Committee at times will give consideration to special circumstances, such as applicants who have family member(s) suffering from chronic illness, have several siblings in schools or have limited or no financial support from family.
Scope & Activities Supported by the Fund
​An amount of HK$ 15,000 will be provided to each successful applicant for participating in the following learning activities over the entire course of study:
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Exchange
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Overseas Programmes
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Overseas Internships
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Volunteering Activities (including service trips)
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Language (a maximum of HK$6,500 subsidy)
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Halls/ Colleges (a maximum of HK$6,000 subsidy)
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Sports/ Music/ Arts/ Other Skills (a maximum of HK$6,000 subsidy)
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Professional Certificates/ Courses (a maximum of HK$6,000 subsidy)
Note:
​1. Applicants with special needs and valid justifications may be granted an extra amount of HK$20,000 maximum
(i.e. HK$35,000 in total). It is reminded that the relevant application should be made prior to the commencement of the activity. For details and application procedure of the additional funding, please contact CEDARS at fife@hku.hk
2. The Fund may be held concurrently with other scholarships, grants and/or loans administered by the University provided that the total value received by any student does not exceed the maximum amount of financial assistance / scholarship that a student can receive in a year as stipulated by the University.
3. The value of award has been adjusted to HK$15,000 from the academic year of 2015-16.