HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships Scheme

On the Donor

The HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships Scheme was established to foster cultural and intellectual exchanges between students from The University of Hong Kong and the University of Cambridge. The scholarships are generously funded by the Doris Zimmern Charitable Foundation, Dr Edwin S H Leong and/or Mr Tse Sik Yan. The Scholarships may include:

1. Doris Zimmern HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships
Generously established by the Doris Zimmern Charitable Foundation 

2. Edwin S H Leong Hughes Hall Scholarships
Generously established by Dr Edwin S H Leong

3. Tse Family HKU - Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships
Generously established by Mr Tse Sik Yan in honour of Mr Tse's grandfather, Mr Tse Yiu-Wah, father, Mr Tse Noon-Wing and mother, Mrs Tse Wong Mee-Kuen.

Purpose and Scope

- To forge closer ties between HKU and Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge;

- To foster cultural exchange and contribute to academic excellence; and

- To create opportunities for students to undertake overseas study, and upon completion of study/training at Hughes Hall, to contribute to HKU.

Eligibility

- Category A - Current HKU PhD students who wish to pursue a one-year, full-time Master’s degree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge 

(Note: After the successful completion of Master’s studies at Cambridge, Category A awardees must return to HKU to continue their PhD studies.  Otherwise, they will be required to repay the full amount of the Scholarship.)

 - Category B - HKU graduates and final-year students who wish to pursue a one-year, full-time Master’s degree at Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge

 

Award Value

Master’s scholarships cover, in full or partially, University Composition Fee, basic maintenance and settling-in expenses (as shown on the Cambridge website) for a maximum of one year.  (Note: The award quota may differ each year depending on fund availability.)

 

Value of Award	Please see above
Renewal Conditions	--
Type of Scholarships	Merit-based Scholarships for Current Students *for students who are in financial need
Place of Origin of Students	Not specified
Level of Study	Postgraduate
Faculty	Not specified