Bursaries

The HKU PCLL Bursaries (Notes and Calculator)

1.  Details of the scheme

  • All full-time self-financing students who either have right of abode in Hong Kong or have resided continuously in Hong Kong for three years immediately before 1 September 2011 are eligible to apply.
  • The bursaries should take the form of a grant to cover part of the tuition fees and will be awarded to financially needy students.
  • The precise value of the bursaries will be determined by the Department of Professional Legal Education and the maximum amount of grant a student may be entitled is HK$60,000.
  • The amount of grant will be determined with reference to the level of the ‘Adjusted Family Income’ of the applicant, a concept which has been adopted by the Government Grant and Loan Scheme.
  • This is a departmental grant and will be paid out subject to sufficient funding and reserve in the account of the Department.

2.  Other means for students to finance their studies

    • Self-financing students are eligible for the Government non-means tested loan.
    • There are other forms of financial assistances, including emergency loans, available within the University.
    • Some banks may be interested in arranging education loans for students.

    Download application form here.  The application deadline is 23 September 2011.