This is an opportunity for you to study abroad for a 4-week period on an approved summer school programme at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) and Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). The summer school will take place from 2 July – 31 July 2025. 

This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in year 1 and 2.

For course details at HKBU click here.

For course details at PolyU click here.

There are up to 25 summer school places available with Turing Scheme funding offering:

·      Free tuition

·      Free accommodation

·      A Turing Scheme grant of £476 to help towards the cost-of-living

·      Free University travel insurance

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Up to £1,017 in additional Turing Scheme funding is available to home undergraduate students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage.   

In line with the Turing Scheme’s aim to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds, students who meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage will be prioritised in the allocation of funding for this opportunity.

A further five First Generation funded summer school places are available specifically to students on the Manchester Met First Generation Scholarship Programme offering:

·      Free tuition

·      Free accommodation

·      An additional First Generation Grant of £1,500 to help towards flights and living expenses whilst in Hong Kong

·      Free University travel insurance

Please note that if you receive an additional First Generation Grant for this opportunity, you will not be eligible for the Turing Scheme funding.

Costs associated with this opportunity include:

·      International travel (a return flight will typically cost £700 – £900)

·      Visa – Hong Kong Immigration Department

·      Food and other living costs – cost-of-living in Hong Kong

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The funding provided will contribute towards your travel and living costs but may not cover all costs.

*Places at another host university in Hong Kong may be available, but this is yet to be confirmed.

How to apply

Please submit your expression of interest (max. 300 words) by Tuesday 25 February 2025.

In your expression of interest, you should:

·      explain your motivation for studying abroad in Hong Kong and how you expect this to impact your future

·      outline any personal qualities and skills you would like to develop – this could be personally, academically or professionally

·      Mention your preference for HKBU or PolyU programme.

·      explain how the Turing Scheme funding or First Generation grant would help you to study abroad

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As part of the selection, we will consider:

·      Your expression of interest

·      Your engagement with your programme of study (including any grades to date)

·      Whether you meet the Turing Scheme criteria for disadvantage

If you are successful, we will then support you through the steps needed to take up the opportunity.

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