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The Scholarships for Excellence are an excellent opportunity for students studying in higher education institutions in England* to spend from a semester up to a year studying in Hong Kong as part of their degrees.
In going to Hong Kong, students can experience the vibrant East-West lifestyle of the former British territory and now Special Administrative Region of China, and learn about a region of vital economic and cultural importance to the UK.
The Scholarships for Excellence are offered by the Department for Innovation Universities & Skills and are worth from £2,000 to £4,000, depending on how long you stay in Hong Kong.
They are the outcome of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the British and Hong Kong governments in 2006 to promote education links of mutual benefit between the UK and Hong Kong. The UK Government believes it is important that students have the chance to experience other cultures during their studies while the Hong Kong Government is seeking to increase cultural exchange and the number of international students on its campuses for the benefit of both Hong Kong students and those from overseas.
In 2008-2009 there will be around ten scholarships for undergraduate studies in any subject at any university in Hong Kong.
Historical links between the UK and Hong Kong, and the strength of Hong Kong universities, make Hong Kong an excellent option for UK students. You can pursue your own subjects, taught in English, while exploring a new culture and friendships. Credits earned in Hong Kong will be transferable to your UK degree.
Browse these web pages to find out more about the scholarships and click on Study in Hong Kong to explore the learning opportunities and lifestyle to be enjoyed in Hong Kong, and to read about UK students’ exchange experiences.
*The Scholarships for Excellence are funded by the Department for Innovations Universities and Skills (DIUS). Because the Devolved Administrations (DAs) have separate funding for higher education, the scholarships are currently available for students studying at universities in England only.
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