King’s College

ExternalScholarships

briefing sessionOct 4, 2013

Overseas studies Scholarhip

• Jardine Scholarship• Prince Philip Scholarship• Swire Scholarship• Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships• University of Toronto Hong Kong

Scholarships

Who can apply?Jardine Prince Philip Swire Sir Edward

YoudeUniversity of

Toronto

People from mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

Hong Kong permanent citizens

•Hong Kong permanent citizens•have the intention of returning to Hong Kong after their studies to pursue a career in business, Government, or in a recognized profession

•Hong Kong•Selected candidates are expected to contribute significantly to the development of Hong Kong after graduation.

•Hong Kong permanent citizens with no citizenship in any other country

Where can you study with the scholarship?

Jardine Prince Philip Swire Sir Edward Youde

University of Toronto

•Exeter, Oriel, Queen's and Trinity at the University of Oxford•Downing, Magdalene, Peterhouse and Trinity at the University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge

(except Murray Edwards (New Hall), Newnham and Lucy Cavendish (the latter admits only mature women students)

University College, Oxford

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Value Jardine Prince Philip Swire Sir Edward

YoudeUniversity of

Toronto

• University tuition fee• College fee• Stipend (not necessarily included)•2 flight tickets

Non-means tested –• Annual Cash Award (GBP 4,500 p.a.).• 1 x Economy class HK-London return airfare• Means tested –• College Fee.• Living Expenses.• Settling-In and Vacation Allowance (one-off).

• University fees• College fees, • Maintenance grant (£12,200 per annum at current levels)• 2 flight tickets

• HK$262,000 • Means tested - actual university fees, necessary living expenses

•total education costs (tuition, residence, meals, books, local transport, health insurance and other expenses)

Application Procedures Jardine Prince Philip Swire Sir Edward

YoudeUniversity of

Toronto

Late October

• Application form•A personal statement•Testimonials issued by school•UCAS application copy

Mid October

• Application form •COPA (GBP 30)•UCAS

Late Oct

•Application form•UCAS

Late Sept

•Application form•Required documents from the institutes/•universities

Early Jan

•personal statement•Three letters of reference (including at least one from a teacher or a principal); •Transcripts•IELTS/TOEFL

InterviewJardine Prince Philip Swire Sir Edward

YoudeUniversity of

Toronto

• FirstMid-November 2013•Second Late November or Early December 2013

•Only for shortlisted applicationsLate November or Early December 2013•Aptitude test

•First RoundJan•SecondFeb-Mar

Feb

Selection Criteria

– Academic excellence– Genuine interest in the proposed subject– Aptitude to study the proposed subject– Overall intellectual ability– Language ability– Personal qualities

Preparation

• UCAS application (Oct 15: Oxbridge and Medical Course)

• Testimonials and reference letter duly signed by the Principal (14 working days)

• International English proficiency test e.g. IELTS/TOEFL

• GCE/ GC A-level/ SAT/ ACT• Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement

• Early aspiration• Development of interest/knowledge• Relevant experience in competition(s) and

its/their achievement or award• =/= self account or additional information

Websites

• http://www.jardines.com/• http://www.cambridge.org.hk/blog/blogs/

scholarship.php?cat=26• http://www.swire.com/en/sustainability/

scholarships (General info)• http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/scholar/

seym4.htm#5 (General info)• http://www.utoronto.com.hk/scholarships/

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