The Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers (the Scholarship) is set up by the Education Bureau, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as one of a series of measures to enhance the professionalism of English teachers in Hong Kong. The aim of the Scholarship is to attract persons proficient in English to pursue relevant local bachelor degree programmes and/ or teacher training programmes which will qualify them to become English teachers on graduation.
Both local and non-local students pursuing the following programmes may apply for the scholarships:
- a full-time Bachelor of Education degree programme in English Language, or
- a full-time Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education double degree programme in English language or
- a full-time Bachelor of Arts degree programme in English or a relevant subject followed immediately by a full-time/part-time Postgraduate Diploma in Education programme majoring in English
For details, please refer to EDB's website.
Value of Award | Each local student will be awarded HK$50,000 per year and each non-local student, HK$80,000 per year, renewable until completion of study. |
Renewal Conditions | Academic performance |
Type of Scholarships | Entrance Scholarships for New Students |
Place of Origin of Students | Not specified |
Level of Study | Undergraduate |
Faculty | Arts, Education |