A small number of bursaries of between GBP 1,500 and 4,000 are offered by the Hong Kong Oxford Scholarship Fund and its affiliate, China Oxford Scholarship Fund, offer to students starting postgraduate study at Oxford University in October 2006. These are intended to supplement the existing financial resources of applications.

The bursaries are available to students ordinarily resident in Hong Kong or in the People’s Republic of China, who have been accepted by the University and by a College for a post-graduate course and plan to return and benefit Hong Kong or the People’s Republic of China on completion of their studies. The selection of candidates will be based on academic merits and financial needs. Bursaries are not awarded to those who already have full funding form other sources.

Awards administration is handled by the Hong Kong Oxford Scholarship Fund in Hong Kong. There is no application form. Candidates should send a letter of applications by ORDINARY (and NOT registered) post to the Hong Kong Oxford Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 2755, G.P.O., Hong Kong and enclose the following:

1.A curriculum vitae (including a passport size photo)

2.A statement of 500-1,000 words to explain how their proposed studies will benefit Hong Kong or China

3.Evidence of financial need (e.g. bank statements or other proofs of income/family income)

4.Evidence of additional sources of funding (e.g. offers of scholarship)

5.Official transcript from university regarding undergraduate studies undertaken.

6.References from two recent academic referees (in both Chinese and English)

7.Proof of acceptance of conditional acceptance by an Oxford College (this can be supplied later after the initial application)

They may also be requested to attend an interview in Hong Kong in July, 2006 or in Beijing or elsewhere in China by our panel.

Closing date for application: 16th June 2006 (Friday). Students are encouraged to send in their applications as soon as possible, for the purpose of arranging earlier dates for interviews. The Fund aims to announce the results of application by 1st week of August 2006.

Applicants must apply separately for admission to Oxford University through the Graduate Admissions Office.

For further information, please contact: Irene CHAN, 2006 Awards Programme Administrator (Tel: 852 2830 5177; Fax: 852 2577 5219; e-mail: Irene.chan@hysan.com.hk) or Sue LAU, Trustee (Tel: 852 2840 7231; email: lauchesuen@yahoo.co.uk)