Li Po-Kwai Scholarship
李葆葵奬學金
On the Donor
In 1958, Mr. Li Po-Kwai, the respected Chinese business and community leader, donated
HK$20,000 to establish a Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong. Mr. Li was the one of
the founding members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Confucian
Society, he headed the movement for opening free schools for the Hong Kong society.
In 1958, Mr. Li Po-Kwai, the respected Chinese business and community leader, donated a sum to establish a Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong. Mr. Li was the one of the founding members of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and the Confucian Society, he headed the movement for opening free schools for the Hong Kong society.
Purpose and Scope
Up to four scholarships shall be awarded each year to BSc students who are studying in
Year 2 or above. Preference will be given to students who intend to major in Physics.
Since the Scholarship is not intended primarily for the academically brilliant who show
no interest in anything but book studies, the Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis
of academic merit, leadership and interest in extra-curricular activities.
Up to four scholarships shall be awarded each year to BSc students who are studying in Year 2 or above. Preference will be given to students who intend to major in Physics. Since the Scholarship is not intended primarily for the academically brilliant who show no interest in anything but book studies, the Scholarship shall be awarded on the basis of academic merit, leadership and interest in extra-curricular activities.
Note:
- Applications are usually accepted in Semester One of each academic year.
- Applications for the 2023-24 Scholarship will open in late August 2023 and close in late September 2023. For details, please refer to 2023-24 General Round Scholarship Applications. Results are expected to be available around May/June 2024.
Value of Award |
HK$15,000 each |
Renewal Conditions |
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Type of Scholarships |
Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students |
Place of Origin of Students |
Not specified |
Level of Study |
Undergraduate |
Faculty |
Science |