HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarships ( )

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1 Hong Kong Association of University Women HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarships ( ) Application Details Aim The Postgraduate Scholarships aim at recognising and encouraging female postgraduates who conduct high quality original research that are of significant value to our society and to the body of knowledge. Successful candidates should also demonstrate leadership in team work, achievements in their chosen disciplines through research and practice, and involvement in community service. Award Each HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship certificate and an award of HK$20,000. Eligibility criteria: The applicant a. must be a Full Member of HKAUW b. must be currently registered as a full-time female student (including both research and taught-based postgraduate programmes) in a local postgraduate degree-granting tertiary institution (designation determined by HKAUW) c. has outstanding academic achievements, personal aspirations and qualities d. demonstrates leadership and involvement in community service, has contributions in her chosen disciplines, including a global outlook and the promotion of womanhood e. has recommendations from her supervisor, endorsed by the head of department or faculty/school in which she is currently registered f. has recommendations from the community/voluntary service organization she is involved in g. is required to serve the community for at least half a year AFTER she receives the scholarship which may include serving as a member of HKAUW Executive Committee / Sub-Committee and/or participating in HKAUW community service projects Page 1 of 3

2 Application procedure: a. Complete the HKAUW Membership Application Form online at to become a Full Member of HKAUW b. Directly deposit the Membership fee to the HKAUW at Bank of East Asia Account: via bank counter, and upload the online Membership Application form together with a copy of the transaction receipt which contains the payment reference number. c. Retain a copy of the transaction receipt or the bank s acknowledgement statement as proof of fee payment d. Applicants are required to submit their Postgraduate Scholarship Applications through the Student Affairs Office of their respective institutions. HKAUW will NOT accept any submission of application by individuals or through . e. The completed HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarship application form including only relevant information together with all required supporting documents, and two recommendation letters (one from her current academic supervisor and one from the community/voluntary service organization she is involved in), and the original transaction receipt or the bank s acknowledgement statement, must be received by HKAUW by 5:00 p.m. on 7 th October 2014 via the Student Affairs Office of her institution. HKAUW WILL NOT CONSIDER ANY LATE APPLICATION. f. The completed application forms with supporting documents have to be returned to: Mrs. Angeline Kwok Scholarship Convenor Hong Kong Association of University Women c/o College Office Lee Woo Sing College The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, Hong Kong Interview: a. Short-listed candidates for interviews will be directly notified by HKAUW before end of October b. They are required to attend an interview on 22 th November Applicants who will not be available for interview are advised not to apply. Page 2 of 3

3 (IV) Announcement of Results: a. Scholarship recipients will be directly notified by HKAUW. b. The Scholarship Convenor will also notify respectively the nominating institutions of their successful candidates. c. Applicants who are not notified by mid-december 2014 should consider their applications unsuccessful. HKAUW does NOT provide critiques for unsuccessful applications. (V) Presentation of Awards: a. Certificates and cheques will be presented to the scholarship recipients at the Scholarship Presentation Ceremony scheduled for 13th December b. Postgraduate Scholarship recipients, if invited, are required to make a short presentation of their research topic at HKAUW s 2014 Scholarship Presentation Ceremony cum Christmas Dinner on 13 th December Absence will mean forfeiture of the scholarship award. (VI) Enquiries: For further questions, please write to Mrs. Angeline Kwok, HKAUW Scholarship Convenor ([email protected]). Page 3 of 3

4 Hong Kong Association of University Women *Undergraduate / Postgraduate Scholarship (*Please delete whichever is not applicable) Application Form Complete this form in BLOCK LETTERS. Please read the Scholarship Application Details carefully before filling this form. Completed form together with all required documents must be received by HKAUW by 5:00 p.m. on 7 th October 2014 (Tuesday) via the Student Affairs Office of the applicant s institution. NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED AFTER 5:00 p.m. ON 7 th October 2014 (Friday). I. Personal Particulars Please attach a recent photo for identification purpose Family Name, Given Name: Chinese Name (if available): Date of birth and Age: Nationality and HKID No. / Passport No.: Correspondence Address: address: (Private) (Institution) Office/Home Phone Number: Mobile Phone Number: Name of Institution: Degree Pursuing: Programme Title: Year of Study: Page 1 of 4

5 II. Academic performance and academic & non-academic award(s) obtained (Scholarships, Prizes, Honors and Awards won at University level or above): a. Academic records (please attach copies of relevant academic transcripts and certificates from tertiary level): Cumulative GPA: b. Outstanding academic award(s) obtained (copy of certificate(s) required): Year Academic award(s) obtained (including amount if cash awards are involved) c. Outstanding non-academic awards(s) obtained (copy of certificate(s) required): Year Non-Academic award(s) obtained (including amount if cash awards are involved) III. Details of professional activities and community service you have taken part in the past 5 years which have bearing on the application (in descending chronological order). Year Name of organization/position held Nature of services/attainment Page 2 of 4

6 IV. Other additional information which may have bearing on the application ( Please attach additional pages to the application as needed.) Referee Please give the name, job title, correspondence address, daytime telephone and address of the referee after you have obtained her/his consent. Your referee should have knowledge of your current work and should be able to comment on your academic achievements and your contribution to your field and the community. Declaration by the Applicant (Please check the boxes where applicable) I have checked and ensured that all necessary enclosures, including copies of certificates and documents have accompanied this application. I declare that the information I provided in this application and in its accompanying documents is, to the best of my belief, complete and correct. I attach sheets of supplementary information. Page 3 of 4

7 I hereby authorize the information provided in this application to be seen by all the persons who are involved in the assessment of the application including specialists in the same field, and in case I am to receive this scholarship, that such will continue be used for purposes related to the award and to membership of the HKAUW. I have completed the Membership Application Form to become a Full Member (for Postgraduate Scholarship applicant)/undergraduate Member (for Undergraduate Scholarship Applicant) of the Association through the online membership application system. I have paid the membership fee to the HKAUW bank account, and hereby enclose the original transaction receipt as proof of membership fee payment. I have also retained a photocopy of the advice as proof of membership fee payment. I am w illing to serve the community for at least half a year AFTER I have received the scholarship which may include participating in community services project organized by HKAUW. Date : Name : Signature Page 4 of 4

8 Hong Kong Association of University Women MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2014 The Hong Kong Association of University Women (HKAUW) is a non-profit organization formed for women graduates and university students. It has actively promoted lifelong education to improve the status of women and girls, and to enable women to effect positive change for a peaceful, sustainable future in Hong Kong since HKAUW is a registered society and is affiliated with International Federation of University Women (IFUW) ( which has members in 61 countries worldwide, all working together to improve the status of women. The missions of the Association are to: promote higher education among women develop friendship among women university graduates exchange ideas and information outside the confines of a single discipline encourage and help women take part in community and public affairs update women graduates on issues of interest such as the sciences, arts and humanities, the environment, economy, politics, social welfare, and health, especially topics involving women. Membership benefits include: Expanding your social networks; personal and professional development, reduced rates for all HKAUW programs and events, opportunities to develop new skills via committee work, and an opportunity to participate in the IFUW programs and events. If you are a Scholarship applicant, please upload and enclose this Form to your application documents, and directly deposit the membership fee to Bank of East Asia account: [Please tick appropriate box below.] I am applying for LIFE Membership [ ] HK$ 3,000 ANNUAL FULL Membership [ ] HK$ 300 ANNUAL ASSOCIATE Membership [ ] HK$ 300 ANNUAL ASSOCIATE Membership for UNDERGRADUATE [ ] HK$ 150 * Life Membership and Annual Full Membership confer membership of both the Hong Kong Association of University Women and the International Federation of University Women. These members are eligible to apply for awards offered by IFUW and Affiliates of IFUW. (more detail on Name (Ms./Miss/Mrs./Prof./Dr.) (IN BLOCK LETTERS, with surname underlined) Correspondence Address: Home Office Home Phone Mobile Phone Office Phone Fax (Home/Office) HKAUW Membership Application Form

9 (Please provide both your institutional and personal addresses which will enable us to reach you after your graduation/ change of job.) (Private) (Institution) Occupation status: Student Employed Self-employed Retired Name of Institution/Company Major and year of study / Profession Current Job Title (if applicable) Signature Date HKAUW Membership Application Form