Friends of HKU Summer Exchange Scholarship

Introduction
Friends of HKU has set up a scholarship fund of US$8,000 to encourage children of HKU alumni, who are citizens or residents of the United States, to participate in the summer programs organized by HKU.

A maximum of four scholarships of US$1,000 each will be awarded to subsidize the course fee and expenses incurred by the successful candidates¡¦ participation in the HKU Summer Programs 2012.

Eligibility
Applicants for this Scholarship must meet the following criteria:

  1. Currently studying in Grade 11 or Grade 12 in a high school in the United States, or undertaking an undergraduate program in a college/university in the United States;
  2. A strong academic record as evidenced by a GPA of 3.50 or other academic achievement such as, but not limited to, being on the honor roll or dean's list, and/or academic prizes, successful participation in research projects or publication of research papers;
  3. At least one of the applicant's parents must be a citizen or resident of the United States; and
  4. At least one of the applicant's parents must be an HKU alumnus/alumna.

Application Procedures

Step 1
Read "Notes for Applicants" (Click here)

Step 2 ¡V Application for HKU Summer Program
i) Submit application for a HKU Summer Program
ii) Details at www.hku.hk/summer

Step 3 ¡V Application for "Friends of HKU Summer Exchange Scholarship"
i) Submit application by May 31, 2012 (Click here to download application form)
ii) Results will be announced by early June