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HKMA CFE Grant Scheme
2-year Free Education for F.5 Qualified Graduates


18/7/2008


Objectives
The Grant Scheme aims to provide an alternative pathway to university study for prospective F.5 graduates who wish to continue their studies with full financial assistance for 2 years.

The Scheme
A total of 20 F.5 graduates will be awarded a place to further their studies through the advancement path offered by the HKMA CFE. The full tuition fees of selected programmes will be covered by the Grant:

Pathway 1

- Associate Degree Foundation Programme (Completed in 1 year, Fee: HK$24,000 waived)
- Graduates of the Associate Degree Foundation Programme are eligible to apply for Associate Degree programmes offered by:
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College
- The Community College at Lingnan University
- The Community College of City University
- The Hong Kong Community College
Admission is subject to the selection of the respective education institute.
Total Grant: $24,000 for 1 year


Pathway 2

- Associate Degree Foundation Programme (Completed in 1 year, Fee: HK$24,000 waived)
- NCC International Certificate/Diploma in Computer Studies (Completed in 1 year, Fee: HK$41,000 waived)

Total Grant: $65,000 for 2 years



Pathway 3

- Associate Degree Foundation Programme?(Completed in 1 year, Fee: HK$24,000 waived)
- any one of the selected Career Oriented programme (Completed in 1 year, Fee: HK$24,600- HK$29,550, waived)
- Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies
- Trilingual Professional Diploma in Business Administration
- HKIAAT Diploma in Accounting Studies
- ACCA Diploma in Applied Accounting
- Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Merchandising Operations
Total Grant: $48,600- $53,550 for 2 years

The grant will be offered in stages. Students must successfully complete the Associate Degree Foundation Programme in order to obtain the second stage grant, if applicable.

Advancement Path

*Age requirement: 18 years or above

It is a matter of discretion for individual employer to recognize any qualification to which the course may lead.

HKMA College of Further Education

The HKMA College of Further Education (CFE) was established in 2004 under the Education Division of the Hong Kong Management Association. It aims to serve the Hong Kong community by providing its students with high quality business education at post-secondary and tertiary level, educate them to become good citizens of Hong Kong and the world, and enable them to pursue further studies and enter the workplace as effective contributors.


Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must:
- be 16-year-old or above
- have 5 passes in HKCEE including Chinese Language and English Language

All applications will be screened by the Selection Committee. An interview will be arranged if necessary.

Application Procedures
Applicants are required to submit the following documents
- Application form
- Information Sheet on Applicants Financial Background
- Copy of HKCEE Result Slip*

*Applicants who will take the 2008 HKCEE may apply but they must submit the copy of the HKCEE Result Slip within 1 week after the announcement of the HKCEE results for selection purposes.

Loan
Students may apply for the Government Non-Means Tested Loan Scheme for fee-paying programmes.
For details, please call the Student Financial Assistance Agency on 2150 6222 or visit their websites:www.info.gov.hk/sfaa.

Commencement Date: September/October, 2008
Application Deadline: 6 August 2008
Enquiries on Grant Application
Customer Service Department 2774 8501

Course Enquiries
Associate Degree Foundation Programme/ Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies/ Asia International Open University (Macau) Bachelor of Business Administration Ms Choy : 2774 8552
NCC International Certificate/Diploma in Computer Studies/ NCC International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies/ Middlesex University, United Kingdom BSc Hons Information Technology with Business Information Systems Mr Kwok : 2774 8559
Trilingual Professional Diploma in Business Administration/ HKIAAT Diploma in Accounting Studies / ACCA Diploma in Applied Accounting Ms Sit : 2448 5112
Foundation Diploma in Purchasing and Merchandising Operations Mr Lo : 2774 8509

University of Wales, UK Foundation Certificate and Bachelor Programmes

Ms Lo : 2774 8528