For the 13th consecutive year, the Consulate General offers six excellence scholarships to Hong Kong & Macau students. The application deadline has been extended to 29th April 2012.
The scholarship includes:
An allowance of €909 per month (around 10,000HKD)
Social welfare, public liability and repatriation insurance
Accommodation help (EGIDE offers services to help students to find accommodation) and social as well cultural activities guide
Airfare will be fully sponsored (excl. Taxes & fuel charges) by Turkish Airlines*
The scholarship does NOT include:
Registration and tuition fees
The eligibility conditions are:
To be a Hong Kong or Macau permanent resident
To be born after 31st December 1976
Not to have the double citizenship including French
Not to live already in France
Willing to get a National Master degree or equivalent in France
Willing to go and study in France in the following higher education topics:
The online application system: http://www.ayscholarship.com/
| Application deadline | 29th of April 2012 |
| Interview sessions | from mid-May |
| Result of the selection | 24th of May 2012 |
NB: Consulate General does not provide any critiques on unsuccessful applications.
Leaflet Alexandre Yersin
Alexandre Yersin was a French phycisian and bacteriologist. In 1894, the Institut Pasteur and the French Government asked Alexandre Yersin to go to Hong Kong to study a deadly plague epidemic coming from Mongolia. He succeeded to isolate the Bacillus responsible for the disease, which was his greatest achievement.
1) I am a student in ones of the universities of Hong Kong or Macau but I am not a Hong Kong / Macau permanent resident, am I still eligible?
Only Hong Kong/Macau permanent resident card holders are eligible.
2) I don’t speak French, am I still eligible?
Yes. French language proficiency is evaluated by the host French Institution, be it a programme taught in French or in English.
3) Currently, I am doing an exchange program in France, am I eligible to apply for scholarship 2011?
You are eligible if you are not working or pursuing a complete academic program (such as 3 years of bachelor etc.) in France.
4) I wish to study French, am I eligible?
AY Scholarship doesn’t cover the discipline - “French language learning in France”.
5) Are the Erasmus Mundus programs covered by the AY scholarship?
AY scholarship is offered only for Master programs or equivalent in France. Erasmus Mundus programs are generally double degree programs which require students to spend their study time in two or more countries in Europe.
6) Currently I am doing my final year for getting the Bachelor degree and I will be graduated in June 2011. Could I send you my transcript records first and then send the degree of the Bachelor program after the application deadline?
Yes. For your application file, we only request the transcript records for the two first years and those of the first semester of your third year. However, selected students will be able to start their Master program in France (and consequently get the scholarship) only if they are graduated.
7) If I apply for this AY scholarship, do I have to apply by myself for the Master degree?
The application for the “Alexandre Yersin” Excellence Scholarships and the one for the host institution in France are two different and disconnected processes. Consequently, you are solely in charge of your application for the host institutions of your choice.
8) The result of my application to a French institution won’t be provided before the AY scholarship application deadline, could I send you my admission letter after this date?
You can apply for AY scholarship without the Final Admission Letter from the host French Institution. But it is mandatory to provide this Final Admission Letter for being definitely awarded the scholarship. We recommend you to send us your Admission Letter as soon as you receive it.
9) Am I still eligible if I decide to follow a Master program which is not stated on my application file?
No. You can at most indicate 3 institutions (several Master program per institution are possible) on your application file. If you are refused by all of them or if you decide to follow another program, you won’t be eligible for the AY scholarship.
10) What are the selection criteria?
The selection criteria of the “Alexandre Yersin” Excellence Scholarship are based on academic results as well as on the professional / personal project. In other words, the selection won’t be only based on the academic results as we also give a great importance to the reasons, your interest and motivation for going to France, and your career project.
11) What is the selection procedure?
The selection procedure is divided into two phases: an assessment of your application file by experts in Paris and an interview (mid May) with a local jury in Hong Kong. The results are given the 24th of May.
PS: Consulate General does not provide any critiques on unsuccessful applications. The decisions made by the judging panel are final and non-disputable.
12) Is there a minimum requirement for the GPA?
There is no minimum requirement. However, the Alexandre Yersin is an excellence scholarship. Consequently, keep in mind we are looking for students with outstanding achievements.
13) I won’t be in Hong Kong or Macau during the interview session, what are the others options?
Although a face to face interview is always better to clearly expose your project, we have the possibility to organize phone interview. Your physical presence or absence in Hong Kong during the interview session won’t influence your chance to be granted the scholarship.
14) How long the scholarship will cover my expenses if I am selected?
The scholarship may cover the whole length of your Master program, within the limit of 24 months. Consequently, it is why it is very important that the admission Letter should indicate the start date & final date of the program..
* Turkish airlines do not bear any responsibility in case of any dispute.
For more details, you may contact Miss Vithiya Vairon by using the form below:
