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


3/6/2009


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.

A total of 20 F.5 graduates will be awarded a place to further their studies through the advancement path offered by the HKMA College of Further Education (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 approval of respective education institutes.
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 programmes (Completed in 1 year, Fee: from HK$26,000 up, waived)
- Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies
- Trilingual Professional Diploma in Business Administration
- HKIAAT Diploma in Accounting Studies
- ACCA Diploma in Applied Accounting
Total Grant: not less than $50,000 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

* Each course is priced differently

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
[Students who do not fulfill the entrance requirement may study Diploma in Foundation Studies. For details, please contact Ms Cheung at 27748542.]

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 2009 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

Commencement Date 19 October 2009
Application Deadline 15 June 2009
Enquiries on Grant Application 2774 8500

Course Enquiries
Associate Degree Foundation Programme/ Diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies (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)