The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department is inviting application for 2006-07 scholarships and grants under the Agricultural Products Scholarship Fund and Marine Fish Scholarship Fund.

The applicable courses include agriculture, veterinary science, horticulture, agronomy, international agribusiness management, fisheries science, marine biology, fisheries technology or other applied sciences directly related to local agricultural and fisheries industries or related trades.

The department said the funds, set up in 1978, aim to help those wishing to pursue a career in local agricultural and fisheries industries or related trades.

Forms four to seven students, whose families are related to agricultural and fisheries production or marketing in Hong Kong, may also apply for the scholarships for secondary education.

All applicants must have right of abode or have resided in Hong Kong for three years immediately prior to the start of the course. The application will close on August 11 for tertiary scholarship, and August 18 for secondary scholarship.

To apply, click here or call 2150 6698.