The Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council is inviting applications for its overseas fellowships and scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year.

The fellowships and scholarships aim to encourage outstanding students to pursue further studies at reputable institutions overseas.

Successful candidates are expected to contribute to Hong Kong and be ready to give back to the community upon graduation.

The fellowships are for studies leading to postgraduate degrees either by research or coursework. The maximum value of a fellowship is $300,000 per year, tenable for up to three years for a doctoral degree or two years for a master's degree.

The scholarships are for studies leading to undergraduate degrees with a maximum value of a scholarship $280,000 per year, tenable for up to three years.

Applicants are responsible for fulfilling all application procedures and admission requirements of the academic institutions of their choice.

The application period will end on September 5 and shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interviews in Hong Kong. The first round of interviews is scheduled for December this year or January next year.

Application forms and guidance notes for the applications are available on the Working Family & Student Financial Assistance Agency's Student Finance Office website.

Applications have to be completed and submitted online at the GovHK website.

Call 2150 6097 or 2150 6098 for enquiries.