Warwick Graduates’ Association Hong Kong (WGAHK) announces that a scholarship valued at HK$20,000 will be awarded to a candidate who meets the following criteria:

• Has accepted an offer to an undergraduate programme in any subject area at the University of Warwick for the academic year 2008/09
  　

• Is a new entrant to the University of Warwick  (Continuing students are not eligible to apply)
  　

• Is a permanent resident of the Hong Kong SAR

In order to be considered for the scholarship a candidate must:

• Have submitted an application to a Warwick undergraduate programme and received an offer (conditional or unconditional). Candidates holding conditional offers should demonstrate that all the conditions have been fully fulfilled as at the date of application.
  　

• Sign and return a completed WGAHK scholarship application form before the deadline.
  　

• Submit a reference by a former or current tutor/employer (Section C of application form).

Candidates will be evaluated based on aspects that include:

• Academic Credentials                                                                  
  As a guideline, the following standard is expected from different qualifications:
  A-level:   26 points (A=10, B=8, C=6 pts etc)    
  International Baccalaureate:  36 points
  Foundation course:  All academic subjects passed with distinction
  Higher Diploma:  Passed with distinction
  Bachelor degree: Upper Second class of honour
  　

• Extra-curricular activities & achievements e.g. Sports, Music, Public Speaking, Art,  Drama
  　

• Contributions to the Society e.g. Voluntary work, Social services etc
  　

• Personal qualities

The closing date for applications is 1^st SEPTEMBER 2008 (date as postmark or date as shown on the email upon receipt). Late submissions will NOT be considered. 

Completed application forms should be returned to:

• By post: To WGAHK, Suite 908, 9/F, Great Eagle Centre, 23 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
  　

• By e-mail:  To scholarship@warwick.org.hk  

The WGAHK Scholarship Selection Committee will shortlist candidates based on the above aspects. Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview to be held on 7^th September 2008 at the University of Warwick (Hong Kong Office). 

The scholarship will be deducted from the successful candidate’s academic fees for the first year of study at the University of Warwick.  WGAHK will contact the Warwick Academic Office for enrolment verification of the scholarship winner upon which the award will be sent directly to the Office of Student Accounts.  If the original scholarship winner fails to register at Warwick or in any event deregistered from Warwick within the academic year, WGAHK may award the scholarship to another candidate.

Enquiries 

1) Mr Liam Lai, WGAHK Vice-Chairman (Scholarship)  
    Email: scholarship@warwick.org.hk

2) Ms Nancy Chui / Ms Mina Chung, Warwick HK Office
   Tel: 2525 4604 or Email: info@warwick.com.hk 

Timetable for the WGAHK 2008 Scholarship Application

  Download Application Form

  Further advice on WGAHK Scholarship applications