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Policy Address
- A new scholarship scheme will be implemented to support up to 100 outstanding local students each cohort to pursue studies in renowned universities outside Hong Kong, with a view to nurturing a diversified pool of top talent to spur Hong Kong’s development. Apart from a scholarship of up to $250,000, students in need will also receive a means-tested bursary of up to $200,000 each year. The scheme will benefit three cohorts of students, and will then be reviewed for its effectiveness; and
- In line with our youth policy of fostering a culture of multi-faceted excellence, a $100 million scholarship fund will be set up. Universities and tertiary institutions will be encouraged to admit on a full cost-recovery basis about 20 local students a year who excel in sport, arts and community service starting from the 2015/16 academic year.
97. Full implementation of the above measures will offer more opportunities and wider choices for senior secondary graduates to pursue higher education. It is expected that an additional 2 120 subsidised places will be provided to local students to pursue degree education in and outside Hong Kong. Students who choose to further their studies in the Mainland will also receive financial assistance.
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