Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 16th January 2023

The BVI Hong Kong Office in partnership with the Ministry of Education announces the opening of 2023-24 Scholarship Applications for BVI’s Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme. The Asia Abroad Programme provides financial support to eligible Virgin Islanders to pursue Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral, and language programmes at world class universities in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, and Taiwan. Students undertake studies in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Environmental & Sustainable Development, Education, Media Studies, Tourism, Hospitality, Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Chinese Language (Mandarin), and other available subjects of necessity to BVI’s economy. Awardees are eligible for a combination of tuition, housing, return flight tickets, and a
living allowance based on eligibility, course of study, and availability of funds.

To apply, prospective persons will need to:

i. email a letter of interest including their Name, Age, Employment, Student Status, and Study Area to studyinasia@bvihongkongoffice.com.hk

 ii. as well as fully complete online University Applications to two (2) of our participating universities at www.bvihongkongoffice.com.hk/en/education-asia-studyabroad-scholarship-programme .

Applications close Monday, February 15, 2023 (11:59pm)

The Asia scholarship programme supplements the existing 30 year relationship between BVI’s Financial Services Sector and the Asia-Pacifc. Virgin Islanders now have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the region through a wide range of academic, professional, and cultural experiences. The scholarships are based on a three-way funding model between partnering Asian universities, the BVI Government, and the private sector.