American Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong) Charitable Foundation
2010 U.S. Studies Scholarship

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is proud to announce the 2010 AmCham Charitable Foundation U.S. Studies Scholarship. The U.S. Studies Scholarship is available to a qualified graduate of a secondary school in Hong Kong to pursue studies at a U.S. university.

2009 AmCham US Studies Scholarship recipient Rosy Yang (St. Paul Co-educational College)

 

Award
One (1) one-time scholarship award of HK$16,000 for a secondary school graduate from Hong Kong to pursue undergraduate study at a U.S. university.

 

Eligibility Requirements
Students must fulfill ALL the following criteria to apply:

  1. Hold permanent residency in Hong Kong
  2. Received at least 5 years of continuous education in a secondary school in Hong Kong
  3. Be currently enrolled as a full-time student in Secondary 6 or 7 of a secondary school in Hong Kong for the year 2009-2010
  4. Have successfully gained admission to an undergraduate degree program at a U.S. four-year college or university as a first-year student in the fall of 2010

How to Apply

The application form and instructions may be downloaded here.

The completed application form and supporting documents should be submitted together, in person or by mail, directly to the Institute of International Education at:

AmCham Charitable Foundation U.S. Studies Scholarship
c/o Institute of International Education
Room 201, General Commercial Building
156-164 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong

The 2010 AmCham scholarship program has ended. Please check back in February 2011 for the 2011 application information.

 

Enquiries
Institute of International Education
Tel: +(852) 2103 1510
Fax: +(852) 2603 5765
E-mail: scholarships@iiehongkong.org

Congratulations to the following 2010 AmCham Scholarship Recipients:

Andrew Hung En Boyce (Chinese International School, Hong Kong)

Vivian Tsang (St Stephen's Girls' College)

Ka Ling Wu (Li Po Chun United World College)

 

Past Scholarship Recipients
2009 - Yang Yung Yung Rosy (St Paul's Co-educational College)
2008 – Eunice Chow (Hong Kong International School)
2007 - Fung Yue Kwong (Li Po Chun United World College)
2006 - Chau Yuen Kit (Queen's College)
2005 - Derek Ho (Queen's College)
2004 - Stephanie Kwong (St. Paul's Convent School)
2003 - Vincent Woo (Wah Yan College)
2002 - Dennis Ho (La Salle College)


The American Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation
The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (AmCham) Charitable Foundation was established in 1985 and is governed by a Board of Trustees composed of the past chairmen of AmCham who are residents in Hong Kong. The Foundation's overall aims and objectives are to raise funds and contribute to educational, training, and other charitable projects, which will promote its charitable objectives and at the same time have a long-reaching and therefore beneficial effect on the recipients.

In recent years, the Foundation has placed increased emphasis on educational projects in Hong Kong in order to demonstrate its long-term commitment to the Hong Kong community. The AmCham Charitable Foundation is a registered charitable organization and as such, enjoys a tax exemption status. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible. The Board of Trustees is empowered to invest the Foundation's trust fund and utilizes only the accrued interest of the fund to support Foundation programs.

To learn more about AmCham, please visit www.amcham.org.hk

Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is a world leader in the international exchange of people and ideas. An independent, nonprofit organization founded in 1919, the Institute administers over 200 programs of study and training for students, educators, young professionals and trainees from all sectors, serving more than 20,000 individuals each year.

IIE has operated an office in Hong Kong since 1967. Its close working relationship with the academic, governmental, corporate and nonprofit communities give IIE unparalleled access to academic and professional resources in the United States and throughout Asia.

To learn more about IIE, please visit our global website or our Hong Kong website.