Hamen and Phyllis Fan Scholarship for Overseas Studies

Objectives Enable students to be exposed to an overseas learning environment Widen their experiences and exposures

The Scholarship Quota: 2 Target students: Applicants in the third-year of study with completion of at least 92 academic units by the end of the 5th term of study. (Second-year students with completion of at least 55 academic units by the end of the 3rd term will be considered in 2017-18) US$18,000 for full-year exchange US$8,000 for one-term exchange

The Scholarship The scholarship awardees must be admitted by any one of the following universities for one-term or full- year exchange ~ Dartmouth College, Thayer School of Engineering ~ Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Engineering ~ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ~University of Pennsylvania, The School of Engineering and Applied Science

Selection Criteria Purpose and motivation – applicants shall submit a personal statement to show the purpose and goals for exchange, how the exchange shall benefit for the student, the faculty as well as the community, etc. Academic development - applicants’ academic performances, number of ELITE recognized courses have been taken, participation in competitions or internships, etc. Service and extracurricular activities – demonstration of leadership and commitment through organization and/or participation in Faculty of ELITE stream activities.

Selection Procedures 1. Applications shall be vetted by the ELITE Stream Director 2. Nominations prioritized by the ELITE Stream Director shall be reviewed by the Faculty Scholarship Committee 3. Nominees may be invited for interview 4. The donor, and the representatives nominated by the Donor (if applicable) and the Faculty Scholarship Committee will serve the interview panel

Important Notes Recipients of the scholarship MUST: 1. complete the exchange programme and follow the study scheme pre-approved by his/her major department; 2. maintain the ELITE student status before graduation; 3. submit a sharing report to the Faculty Office within one month from the date of completion of the exchange programme. Failure to abide to the above condition(s) will result in scholarship forfeiture and the Faculty reserve the right to claw back the scholarships awarded.

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