Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship / Scholarship for Disabled 2023/24
Introduction
The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Overseas Fellowship / Scholarship for Disabled Students aims at financing outstanding disabled students for overseas postgraduate or undergraduate studies. They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) after graduation.
Eligibility
- Applicants must:
- be permanent residents of Hong Kong;
- have received at least seven and five years of continuous full-time education in Hong Kong for fellowship and scholarship respectively;
- hold good Honours degrees obtained in Hong Kong or equivalent qualifications OR expect to obtain such degrees or equivalent qualifications (applicable for fellowship applicants only);
- fulfill all application procedures and admission requirements at the institution of their choices and be offered places subsequently;
- have a good mastery of the language in which their studies will be undertaken; and
- have special educational needs as referred to in the Hong Kong Rehabilitation Programme Plan released by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (including those having physical disabilities, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech and language impairment, attention deficit / hyperactivity disorders, specific learning difficulties, autism spectrum disorders and / or intellectual disabilities) and / or mental health needs.
- For further details, please refer to the Information Note of the application year.
Details
The study programme should only commence within one year after the formal announcement of the selection result in April 2023, i.e. between April 2023 and March 2024. During the application period, all application forms have to be completed and submitted online through “GovHK”. Copy of relevant supporting documents and the Declaration (if any) should be submitted through the drop-in box at / by post to the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat.
Commencement Date: 4 July 2022 (Monday)
Closing Date: 9 September 2022 (Friday)
All the above information is for reference only. Please click here for the Information Note and Application.
Enquiry
Enquiries should be made to the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council Secretariat, Room 1217, 12/F, Cheung Sha Wan Government Offices, 303 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Kowloon at telephone number 2150 6097 or 2150 6110.