Hong Kong Scholarships
China, but SO not China
To Westerners the Hong Kong situation may be a bit confusing. Hong Kong is part of China, but it is separate from Chinese rule and oppression based on internationally recognized agreements and stands on its own democratic two feet. For this reason Hong Kong stands out from the Chinese landscape and revels in its oneness. For starters the region once belonged to the British, the reason it was able to get off the ground running in business and industry. For this reason Hong Kong is a suitable country in which to study Asian culture, both old and new, as well as international marketing, global economies and a host of other disciplines.
Feds Pay You to Study to Hong Kong
It almost goes without saying that the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships are offered to eligible students going to Hong Kong to study. Applicants must be Pell Grant recipients and top undergraduate scholars. The Gilman Scholarships are designed to encourage disadvantaged students to avidly pursue international studies with abandon. The future vision of a more diverse global leadership lies in their hands. Thanks to the monetary generosity of the federal government over 700 such students get to experience the educational experience of a lifetime. Minorities, disabled and other non-traditional populations are preferred. Up to $5,000 for scholarships.
Undergraduate or graduate students who think their academics are way above all others and whose international study program is both challenging and unique may wish to pit their eligibility against hundreds of others in the David L. Boren Scholarships. Another design by the federal government this time the program is trying to fix the lack of highly trained professionals with niche international experience in the upper echelon of national defense and security. Eligible applicants must be willing to consider a long-term career in national security, or at least a term of service that is considered repayment for scholarship funds. Students going to Hong Kong on a Boren Scholarship are expected to immerse themselves in the culture and customs and be able to speak the common language of the people, primarily Cantonese, a local dialect of Chinese. Boren Scholars may earn up to $25,000.
Graduate medical students who may benefit from further studies in Hong Kong may apply for the Fogarty International Center/Ellison Clinical Research Training Fellowship sponsored by a handful of U.S. health programs. Top students in various phases of research may qualify for a year’s paid fellowship. Preference is given to students particularly pursuing international health.
College Scholarships
Students studying in a technical discipline at Purdue University and who are interested in a term of study in Hong Kong may apply for the Hong Kong Polytechnic Scholarships. Eligible applicants must be willing to study at this Hong Kong institution in exchange for about $1,200.
Syracuse University offers a study program in Hong Kong that focuses on business and the international marketplace. Hong Kong provides the perfect setting and is also a fine example of an Asian culture that is still up to its knees in cultural contrasts. Students may vie for the Anthony Yeh Scholarship sponsored through the study abroad department. The award is based on both academics and financial need. This particular program is not cheap so the $4800 from Yeh Scholarship could really make big difference to a deserving student.
Private Funds
The Freeman Asia Scholarships are privately funded and have become one of the better-known awards for students heading off to destinations to undertake Asian Studies. If you’re planning to study in Hong Kong, don’t ignore this fund. Primarily awarded to financially needy students, it also takes into account your academic standing. You can apply for a summer, semester or year program and earn up to $3,000 depending on various factors.
Study Abroad Organizations
The School for International Training is near the top of the list in study abroad providers. Many of their programs are tailor-made for specific study in non-traditional parts of the world. And they offer nice scholarships for their participants. The SIT Asia Fund scholarships are an extra means to help students participating in their specially designed Asian programs. Selection of scholarship awardees is based on academic accomplishment and the program suitability to the student’s major and career path.
