Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies
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The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies is committed to supporting students in pursuit of academic excellence and who demonstrate outstanding achievement through contributions to the community, leadership and progressive social change. Through the Department, scholarships are available for our programmes.
To support students of outstanding merit, the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies has been offering the following scholarship programmes:
- Professor Anthony Cheung Scholarship
- Master of Public Policy and Management Academic Scholarship
- Master of Public Policy and Management Entrance Scholarship
- Entrance Scholarship for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies (HK$10,000 – HK$40,000 each; Renewable)
- Outstanding Academic Performance Scholarship for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies (HK$10,000 – HK$20,000 each)
- Department Entrance Scholarship for Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies
Background
The Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies (SSPS) recognizes postgraduate and undergraduate students’ achievement in career development and contribution to public service.
Professor Anthony Cheung Scholarship rewards students who have outstanding development and achievement in the public policy sector from the 2020/21 academic year.
Number of Scholarships
Maximum 4 students in each academic year will be offered the scholarship.
- Provision of the Scholarship
- 1 quota will be provided for each programme under SSPS.
| Programme | Scholarship Amount | No. of Awardee |
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies [BSocSc(GCS)]; or Bachelor of Social Sciences Education (Greater China Studies) [BSocScEd(GCS)] | HKD 20,000 | 1 |
| Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Policy Science and Management (BPSM) | HKD 20,000 | 1 |
- The scholarship is tenable for one academic year.
- The successful candidates may hold concurrent scholarships/ awards granted by EdUHK, subject to fulfillment of the requirements as stipulated by the respective scholarship schemes but the total amount should not exceed annual tuition. Nevertheless, scholarship/ award to support outbound activities will not be counted towards the aforesaid ceiling of scholarship amount.
- Eligibility Criteria
- Students registered with the BSocSc(GCS), BSocScEd(GCS) and BPSM are eligible for the scholarship at amounted HKD 20,000. Priority will be given to penultimate year students.
- Selection Criteria
- Final/ Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 out of a maximum of 4.0; and
- Outstanding achievement and development in the public policy sector.
- Nomination and Selection Procedures
- The SSPS will be responsible for the administration of the scholarship.
- Students from BSocScEd(GCS), BSocSc(GCS) or BSPM programmes will need to submit an application, outlining their achievement and future plans.
- Internal review in paper form and selection by the Departmental Learning and Teaching Committee (DLTC). The nominated candidates will be submitted to the Departmental Management Committee (DMC) for endorsement.
- The profile of the awardees will be sent to the Committee on Scholarships and Prizes for noting.
- An email to the awardees and an announcement will be followed up in June and July.
- Conditions of Award
- The scholarship will be terminated if the recipient ceases to be a student of the BSocScEd(GCS), BSocSc(GCS) or BSPM Programmes. The SSPS reserves the right to ask the recipient to return their scholarship money, either in part or in full.
- The scholarship will be terminated if the recipient has committed any unethical and/or undesirable behavior and/or violated the regulations laid down by the University. The DMC reserves the right to make judgement on undesirable behavior.
- If none of the candidates meet the eligibility and selection criteria in the academic year, the scholarship will not be offered.
- Recipient of the scholarship is required to attend scholarship-related functions organized by the SSPS.
- EdUHK reserves the right to deduct the scholarship from the student’s outstanding university fees, if any. The scholarship will be used to settle the university fees first and the remaining amount will be paid to the successful candidates.
The Scholarship is for full-time students of the Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) Programme. The Scholarship is awarded to the top student based on outstanding academic merit and excellent English language proficiency in the first half of their study in MPPM.
The successful candidates may hold concurrent scholarships/ awards granted by the EdUHK, subject to fulfillment of the requirements as stipulated by the respective scholarship schemes but the total amount should not exceed annual tuition. Nevertheless, scholarship/ award to support outbound activities will not be counted towards the aforesaid ceiling of the scholarship amount.
The Scholarship is for full-time students of the Master of Public Policy and Management (MPPM) Programme. The Scholarship is awarded to the top student based on their academic background (before joining MPPM), admission interview performance, language proficiency, and contribution to the community.
The successful candidates may hold concurrent scholarships/ awards granted by the EdUHK, subject to fulfillment of the requirements as stipulated by the respective scholarship schemes but the total amount should not exceed annual tuition. Nevertheless, scholarship/ award to support outbound activities will not be counted towards the aforesaid ceiling of the scholarship amount.
The Scholarship is for full-time students of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies [BSocSc(GCS)] Programmes. The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit, outstanding interview performance and active participation in social services. The Scholarship is to provide financial support to applicants who has successfully met the award’s requirements and has been admitted into the Programme.
The Scholarship will be tenable for up to 4 years for Year-1 Entry and up to 2 years for Year-3 Entry.
Eligibility
- Newly admitted Year 1 or Year 3 students who have registered with the full-time BSocSc(GCS) Programmes;
- Students are generally expected to have displayed outstanding academic achievement, excellent admission performance and active participation in social services;
- The scholarship is renewed on an annual basis subject to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and recommendation by the Programme; and
- Successful candidates are recommended by the Programme. Candidates need not apply.
The Scholarship offers to full-time students of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Greater China Studies [BSocSc(GCS)] Programmes, who have outstanding academic performance of the year. The aim of the Scholarship is to recognise students’ effort in achieving good academic results. Candidates will be nominated by Board of Examiners of awarding Programme and students need not apply.
The Scholarship is for full-time students of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies [BSocSc(SEDS)] Programme. The Scholarship is awarded on the basis of outstanding academic merit, outstanding interview performance and active participation in social services. The scholarship is to provide financial support to applicants who has successfully met the award’s requirements and has been admitted into the Programme.
Eligibility
- Newly admitted Year 1 students who have registered with the full-time BSocSc(SEDS) Programme;
- Students are generally expected to have displayed outstanding academic achievement, excellent admission performance and active participation in social services;
- The scholarship is renewed on an annual basis subject to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and recommendation by the Programme; and
- Successful candidates are recommended by the Department. Candidates need not apply.