Application for University Financial Assistance - Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bursaries 2024-25

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bursaries 2024-25:

Fifteen bursaries of HK$10,000 each are now open for application.

Eligibility:

Local full-time year 2 or above undergraduate students with financial needs from HKU Business School are eligible for the Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bursaries 2024-25.

Criteria:

Priority goes to students

In receipt of Government Grant/Loan with demonstrated needs not covered by Tertiary Student Finance Scheme - Publicly-funded Programmes (TSFS) / Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP). Students are expected to make full use of Government Grant and Loan facilities;
With sudden unexpected changes in family circumstances who face undue hardship in pursuing their studies without financial support;
With a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.6 or above;
With active involvement in community services and other extra-curricular activities;
Without other source of university support.

Application Procedures:

1. Please complete this online application form.

2. Upload supporting documents.

If you cannot upload the files successfully or you have additional supporting documents, please email the files to cedarsufa@hku.hk within 2 working days.

List of Supporting Documents to be uploaded:

1. Copy of your TSFS Application form in the current academic year.

2. If you have not applied for TSFS in the current academic year, you are required to complete a Supplementary Information Sheet detailing the financial circumstances of your family. Such form can be downloaded from here

Application deadline: 7 February 2025 (Wednesday)

Notification of Results:

1. CEDARS will notify students who have been recommended to the donor by March 2025.

2. The final result is expected to be released via CEDARS / Committee on Campus Life by June 2025.

Enquiries:

cedarsufa@hku.hk / 3917 2305

Campus Life Section

Centre of Development and Resources for Students

13 January 2025

Part I. PERSONAL PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT

1. Full Name (in English)

2. University Number

3. Curriculum

4. Year of Study (in Academic Year 2024-25) Year

5. Mobile Number

6. HKU Email Address

7. Are you a permanent resident of Hong Kong?

8. Home Address

9. Residential Status

a. Name of Residential Hall

a. Name of Residential College

a. Name of CEDARS-administered Residences

a. Name of Other University Administered Residences

b. Room Number

a. Please provide the address.

Part II. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

1. Government Financial Assistance Status

Have you applied for the Government Financial Assistance Scheme in Academic Year 2024-25? (Please choose one)

Application Status of TSFS/FASP

Date of Award (DD/MM/YYYY)

TSFS/FASP Grant Offered HK$

TSFS/FASP Loan Offered HK$

Have you taken up TSFS/FASP loan?

Application Status of NLSFT/NLSPS

NLSFT/NLSPS Loan Accepted HK$

Reason for not applying for TSFS/FASP/NLSFT/NLSPS

Please upload your TSFS/FASP application form

- This refers to the PDF file (over 10 pages of family financial information) downloadable from the Student Finance Office's E-Link.
- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

Since you have not applied for TSFS, please upload the Supplementary Information Sheet detailing the financial circumstances of yourself and your family.

- Please download the Supplementary Information Sheet and fill in details of yourself and your family.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

1(a) Please upload income proof(s) of your father for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

1(b) Please upload income proof(s) of your mother for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

1(c) Please upload income proof(s) of your unmarried sibling(s) residing together for the period from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

2(a) Please upload bank statement copies of your own bank accounts in the latest two months.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

2(b) Please upload bank statement copies of your father's bank accounts in the latest two months.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

2(c) Please upload bank statement copies of your mother's bank accounts in the latest two months.

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

2. Other Awards

Other awards (including scholarships/grants etc.) in current academic year. Please specify the name of award(s) and amount of award(s).

Part III. REASON FOR APPLICATION

1. Please list expenses not being covered by TSFS and give details in the budget (Part IV). Please elaborate on the sudden change and impact on your expenses and the extent of support required.

2. Explain how the bursary can assist with your studies and involvement in extra-curricular activities.

3. Upload the additional information sheet, if any

- If you have more than one file, please compress the files into a PDF or ZIP file before uploading.

One file only.
8 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, bmp, txt, pdf, doc, docx, zip.

Part IV. BUDGET

1. Income / Financial Resources in Academic Year 2024-25

a. Government TSFS/FASP Grant HK$

b. Government TSFS/FASP Loan HK$

c. Government Non-means-tested Loan (NLSFT/NLSPS) HK$

d. Other Government awards (e.g. student travel subsidy, hostel subsidy) HK$

e. Other need-based awards (e.g. UFA, FIFE) HK$

f. Scholarships (awarded on merit) HK$

g. Family contribution to applicant HK$

h. Part-time job /summer job income HK$

i. Savings HK$

j. Other sources of income, if any (please specify the details and amount) HK$

Total (1a to 1j) HK$

2. Expenditure Items during the Academic Year 2024-25

a. Tuition HK$

b. Hall lodging charge HK$

c. Compulsory meal charges in hall HK$

d. Other meals HK$

e. Rental for outside accommodation HK$

f. Transportation HK$

g. Book and stationery HK$

h. Other academic expenses HK$

j. Clothing, footwear & accessories HK$

k. Hobbies & recreation HK$

l. Services HK$

m. Outbound academic expenses (e.g. exchange study, overseas field trip) HK$

n. Others (please specify the details and amount)

Total (2a to 2n) HK$

Part V. Academic Merit

Your current cumulative G.P.A.:

List out your commitments in community services and extra-curricular activities (if any)

Documentary proofs are not required.

Activity 1

Duration

From

Organization

Position Held/Achievements

Level of Scale (International, national, regional, etc.)

Activity 2

Duration

From

Organization

Position Held/Achievements

Level of Scale (International, national, regional, etc.)

Activity 3

Duration

From

Organization

Position Held/Achievements

Level of Scale (International, national, regional, etc.)

Activity 4

Duration

From

Organization

Position Held/Achievements

Level of Scale (International, national, regional, etc.)

Activity 5

Duration

From

Organization

Position Held/Achievements

Personal Information Collection Statement

The information collected will be used for the processing of student financial assistance applications and related reporting purposes. CEDARS will adhere to the HKU Privacy Policy (https://www.hku.hk/about/policies_reports/privacy_policy.html).

Declaration

1. I hereby declare that the information and supporting documents provided by me are true, complete and accurate.

2. I understand that provision of false or misleading information or failure to supply documentation will lead to the disqualification of my application.

3. I agree to the release of my personal details and application information to the relevant parties who are involved in the assessment and approval of my application.