Hong Kong Global Leaders Scholarship

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Total reward

0 $

State University

The university of Queensland Australia

Area

Australia

Host Country

Australia

Deadline

On going

Study level

Postgraduate

Opportunity type

Scholarships , Fellowships , Grants

Specialities

Finance and accounting , Law , Management , Business and marketing , Economics

Opportunity funding

Full funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Description

The Hong Kong Global Leaders Scholarship is an exciting opportunity for high achieving students from Hong Kong to further their studies in UQ’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Challenge yourself academically and develop the skills to thrive in constantly changing and competitive business environments.

This scholarship is offered for students commencing in Semester 1 and Semester 2. Closing date for students commencing in Semester 1 is 30 November. Closing date for students commencing in Semester 2 is 30 April.

Successful Global Leaders scholars will receive $5000 tuition fee scholarship. Students will also join a prestigious UQ Global Leaders community of high achievers throughout their studies, and simultaneously develop their employability and leadership skills through priority access to exciting opportunities on offer through the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law. Students will also receive exclusive invitations to selected 'invite only' seminars and events throughout their studies. Upon graduation, students will join a global network of outstanding Global Leaders scholarship alumni, and build upon their professional networks at home and abroad.

View the Hong Kong Global Leaders Scholarship flyer (PDF, 4.2 MB)

Eligibility

Citizens of Hong Kong, who normally reside in Hong Kong and are not already undertaking any studies in Australia*. Those studying an English language course**in Australia are still eligible to apply.
Students must not simultaneously hold another scholarship for tuition fees.
Students who have received an offer for a relevant postgraduate coursework program and who are commencing students at UQ (the opportunity is not open to currently enrolled UQ students, or students studying at UQ on study abroad or exchange).
The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and high achieving students are encouraged to apply.

* Undertaking studies in Australia may include diploma, certificate, Foundation Studies or degree.

** An English language course/program is usually taken to prepare for the English requirements in order to enter into a university degree program (in the case of UQ an academic IELTS or TOEFL). Programs may be taken to improve a specific academic skill, such as reading, writing, or grammar.

Undergraduate opportunities for Hong Kong students

Students who have completed the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination (or equivalent senior secondary study in Hong Kong), as well as those students currently studying a recognised Hong Kong sub-degree (Associate Degree or Higher Diploma) program.

Recognized Hong Kong sub-degree programs refers to those business, economics, law or tourism related programs delivered by the following institutions:

HKU-School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU-SPACE)
Chinese University of Hong Kong - School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUHK-SCS)
City University of Hong Kong Community College (CityU-CC)
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), Hong Kong Community College (HKCC)
Hong Kong Baptist University, College of International Education (HKBU-CIE)
Tung Wah College (TWC)
Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education or The Vocational Training Council (HKIVE or VTC)
Caritas Institute of Higher Education (CIHE).

How to apply

You must apply for your chosen degree program first before applying for this scholarship.

Applications close on the same dates every year:

30 November for semester 1
30 April for semester 2.

To apply, you must have already received a letter of offer from UQ and provide us with:

CV/resume
Personal/motivational statement - this statement should be no more than 1,000 words and address:

- The reasons for your interest in your chosen degree program, including why you wish to study this program at UQ
- Your personal goals and ambitions and evidence of any previous activities or experiences (including voluntary activities) which demonstrate your commitment to those goals and ambitions.
One reference letter in English from teaching staff at your institution or from an employer. The academic reference letter should ideally rank your academic performance against your peer group.

Scholarship value : $5000

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