THE ZUBIN FOUNDATION Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
Swire Trust Scholarship What it offers: This scholarship covers the tuition for 4 years for any ethnic minority who is starting a full-time 4-year undergraduate degree (bachelor's degree) programme at any of the eight UGC-funded universities. In addition, the scholar will be provided HK$ 22,900/- per annum for education related expenses. Preference will be given to students who haven't received The Zubin Foundation (TZF) scholarship in previous years. What is a UGC-funded university? The 8 UGC funded universities are: •
City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
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Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
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Lingnan University (LU)
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
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The Education University of Hong Kong (EduHK)
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
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The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
What will the scholarship cover? •
Full tuition fees for 4 years to which will be paid directly to the university.
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Receive HK$ 22,900/- for annual education related expenses per annum.
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The tuition & expenses payment for the next academic year is contingent upon the scholarship recipient satisfactorily meeting his/her responsibilities (see below ‘What are the responsibilities of the recipient?’).
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Participate in meetup and mentoring sessions held by sponsors, company mentors and professional coaches.
What are the responsibilities of the recipient? •
Submit academic grades each semester to TZF no more than 1 week after its receipt by the recipient.
© 2024 The Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation Limited (registered charity in Hong Kong - IR 91/12344). All rights reserved.
THE ZUBIN FOUNDATION Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
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Write yearly letter of what has most shaped the scholar over the past academic year, by 30th June of each academic year.
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Undertake 30 hours of Community Service with any Hong Kong NGO every year and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect.
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Show commitment to attend and participate in TZF’s capacity building programmes.
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Attend sponsor’s events as scheduled ans when invited.
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Complete a well-being check-up organised by TZF.
Eligibility Criteria: •
Ethnic minority male or female
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A resident of Hong Kong
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Must have obtained a written offer for starting a full-time undergraduate/bachelor’s degree from a UGC-funded university in 2024
Scoring of Applications: Total Score: 100 points •
Financial Need: 40 points
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Academic Performance: 30 points
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Leadership Skills: 5 points
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Interview with the Scholarships' Committee: 25 points
© 2024 The Zubin Mahtani Gidumal Foundation Limited (registered charity in Hong Kong - IR 91/12344). All rights reserved.