Hong Kong Baptist University
School of Business
Exchange Scholarship/Award for Business Students

Modified Awarding Criteria and Extended Application Deadline

AIMS
The School of Business has long been dedicating efforts and resources to providing students with various exchange opportunities. The following scholarships are established to encourage and enable more students to gain exchange experience and exposure to versatile global business environments:

DETAILS
HK$1,200,000 has been set aside to sponsor students to participate in the Student Exchange Programmes in 2010/11, 2011/12 and 2012/13 academic years. Around 40 students will benefit from the Scholarship/Award every year.

1. Exchange Scholarship for Outstanding Business Students
• Details: Scholarships of maximum HK$20,000 each, depending on the region, will be awarded to outstanding business students to participate in the Student Exchange Programme for one semester or one year, or Summer Exchange Programme recognized by the School.
• Selection Criteria: Hong Kong residents studying at Year 1 or Year 2 of Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Programme, with cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above and having attained a certain level of achievement in community service, service to the University/School and/or extra-curricular activities.
• Remarks: Only conditional offer will be made to Year 1 applicants. To secure the offer, they must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above upon completion of Year 1.
2. Exchange Award
   • Details: Awards of maximum HK$20,000 each, depending on the region, will be awarded to students to participate in the Student Exchange Programme for one semester or one year, or Summer Exchange Programme recognized by the School.
   • Selection Criteria: Hong Kong residents studying at Year 1 or Year 2 of Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Programme, with cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above, with financial needs and having attained a certain level of achievement in community service, service to the University/School and/or extra-curricular activities.
   • Remarks: Only conditional offer will be made to Year 1 applicants. To secure the offer, they must obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above upon completion of Year 1.
     

   APPLICATION
   Applicants should submit the followings to Ms. Corliss Tsui of BBA Programme Office by email (pytsui@hkbu.edu.hk):

   1. A completed Application Form
   2. A copy of academic transcript
   3. [For applicants of Exchange Award only] A self-statement of not more than 300 words on your financial needs (optional)
   4. Any other relevant supporting documents

   EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE
   5:00 p.m., 26 February 2010 (Friday)

   PANEL INTERVIEW
   Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an interview.

   ENQUIRY
   Ms Corliss Tsui

   BBA Programme Office
   E-mail: pytsui@hkbu.edu.hk
   Tel: 3411 7523