1. Start looking for a suitable course and institution.

You are welcome to visit the Customer Service Centre on the third floor of the British Council building (Tel: 2913 5100). There are extensive reference materials, including general education reference guides, and free internet and CD-ROM access. Alternatively, you can also visit our Education UK website, www.educationuk.org.hk

Postgraduate Scholarship applicants MUST apply to UK institution(s) of their choice before applying for the Chevening Scholarships. Evidence of application to a maximum of three UK institutions, or correspondence to this effect, must be submitted at the time of scholarship application. The scholarship offer will be subject to obtaining a confirmed offer of admission from one of the three chosen UK institutions by no later than 4 May 2010. Candidates who have deferred admissions may attach copies of such offer letters.

Shorter Specialist Scholarship - three-month intensive taught course at University of Sheffield applicants DO NOT need to apply to the UK institution(s) directly.

2. Fill in the application form.

You must complete all the sections on the eChevening application form. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. The eChevening application are available here.

3. Start preparing for the IELTS test. Make sure you are able to submit the test result together with other supporting documents immediately after you submit the eChevening scholarship application.

4. Please send the supporting documents with your eChevening application reference number immediately after you submit your eChevening application. Only applications with the following supporting documents will be considered.

• A covering letter with your eChevening reference number and list of submitted supporting documents
• A copy of your Hong Kong or Macao permanent residence identity card
• A copy of your IELTS certificate
• Two sealed reference letters (at least one academic)
• A copy of your academic transcripts and/or certificates, from your HKALE or equivalent results to tertiary qualifications, with accompanying certified translation into English if necessary
• A letter of acceptance from a UK institution or application acknowledgement. (E-mail or letter acknowledgements will also be accepted.)
• THREE one-sided A4 photocopies of  the supporting documents listed above.

Note: Please cite your eChevening reference number on all your submitted supporting documents.

Please send your application and supporting documents to:

Assistant Manager, Scholarships & Educational Exchanges

British Council

3 Supreme Court Road

Admiralty

Hong Kong