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Hong Kong Scholarships: Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What criteria do I have to fulfil in order to apply for the scholarships?

    Students who are Hong Kong nationals can apply for the scholarships. The eligibility criteria for the scholarships are given at the respective pages for each level.

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  2. Can I apply for the scholarships if I am already studying in a Singapore school?

    No. Students studying in Singapore schools are not eligible to apply for the scholarships.

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  3. When are the scholarships open for applications?

    The application period for the scholarships is usually from April to June.

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  4. How do I apply?

    You can obtain the application form by downloading it from the respective pages for each level during the application period.

    To be considered for the selection test and interview, please submit the completed application form along with photocopies of supporting documents (indicating Hong Kong Scholarships on the top right hand corner of the envelope) before the application closing date to:

    Officer-in-charge
    School Placement & Scholarships Branch
    1 Buona Vista Drive
    Singapore 138675

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  5. What is the application process like?

    Short-listed applicants have to go through a selection test (and interview for Secondary and Pre-University Scholarship applicants) in Singapore. Students who have done well in the selection test (and interview, if applicable) will then be awarded the scholarship.

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  6. How will I know if I have been short-listed for the selection test and/or interview?

    We regret that only candidates short-listed for the selection test and/or interview will be notified by post a week before the selection and interview dates.

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  7. How many scholarships are given out each year?

    The number of scholarships given varies every year. Scholarships will be offered to all students who achieved outstanding performances in the selection test and interview.

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  8. How will I know if I have been awarded the scholarship and how much time do I have to decide whether to accept it?

    You will be notified by post whether you have been awarded the scholarship. You will be given approximately 1 week to decide whether you would like to accept the scholarship.

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  9. Can I choose the primary school / secondary school / junior college and hostel I am posted to?

    The choice of the primary school / secondary school / junior college and hostel scholars are posted to will be decided by the Ministry of Education. Scholars will be posted to the selected primary schools, secondary schools or junior colleges.The Ministry will try as far as possible to post scholars to hostels close to their school / junior college.

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  10. What is the medium of instruction in Singapore schools?

    All subjects (except Mother Tongue eg. Chinese, Malay and Tamil) are taught in English.

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  11. If I have studied another language in my home country and it is not offered in Singapore, do I still have to take up a Mother Tongue language?

    You might now have to offer a Mother Tongue language in this case. However, it is subject to approval based on the circumstances.

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  12. Where can I get more information about primary school / secondary school / junior college education and the syllabuses in Singapore?

    The following links provide more information.

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  13. Will the scholarship allowance be sufficient for all my expenses in Singapore?

    Please refer to the page on the cost of living to find out more. You should also note that scholars are required to pay any miscellaneous fees that the school may charge.

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  14. Will the hostels provide meals for the scholars? Will special food requirements such as Halal/Indian/Vegetarian food be available at the hostels?

    Generally, the hostels provide breakfast and dinner for the scholars. Meal provisions are available for Indian, Vegetarians and Muslims.

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  15. How often can I visit my home country while holding the scholarship?

    As often as you like at your own cost during the school vacations, if you do not have any school activities. During the school term, you will need the prior approval of the principal of the secondary school / junior college that you are in before returning to your home country.

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  16. Do you offer Hong Kong scholarships for university studies?

    For information on the undergraduate scholarships for studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS) or Nanyang Technological University (NTU), visit the following websites:

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