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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund

Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies

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Any
Disciplines
300000 HKD
Grant
United States
Location
30 Sep 2025
Application deadline

About

The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund was established in 1987 to commemorate the former late Governor Sir Edward Youde. The purpose of the Fund is to provide for and encourage the education of, or research by the people of Hong Kong. In particular, it provides grants or loans with or without interest for the furtherance of education, learning or research within or without Hong Kong.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit and need based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

HK$300,000 per year

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies aim at financing outstanding students for overseas postgraduate studies.  They are expected to contribute significantly to the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong) after graduation.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

The maximum is HK$300,000 per year. The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council may adjust downward the value by taking into account the actual university fees, necessary living expenses and other award(s) held concurrently by the fellow(s) to finance their overseas studies.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

  • be permanent residents of Hong Kong;
  • have received at least seven years of continuous full-time education in Hong Kong;
  • fulfill all application procedures and admission requirements at the institution of their choices and be offered places subsequently;
  • hold good Honours degrees obtained in Hong Kong or equivalent qualifications OR expect to obtain such degrees or equivalent qualifications; and
  • be proficient in English and Chinese, and have a good mastery of the language in which their studies will be undertaken.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

United States

Nationality

Hong Konger

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

30 Sep 2025

Deadline: September annually

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