Background
The D.H. Chen Foundation Scholarships were established to provide full funding for undergraduate students from Hong Kong demonstrating exceptional academic merit, who may be prevented from taking up their course of study due to financial circumstances. 

Up to 2 scholarships are available annually.

What is included?
The scholarship includes:
  • Course fees
  • A grant towards living costs
  • Up to £2,500 to undertake one internship anywhere in the world during the scholars' studies

Eligibility
Students applying for the D.H. Chen Foundation Scholarship are eligible if they have an offer from Oxford University. Applicants must be ordinarily resident in HKSAR and will not have been educated at secondary schools located outside HKSAR.
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Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit. Criteria will be assessed using information provided in the application form.

Details on how to apply for entry will be made available on Oxford's scholarships website in January. The selection process will be undertaken in late March, and applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application in April.

Testimonial
The D.H. Chen Foundation awards two scholarships annually to students from Hong Kong who already have offers from Oxford University. Specifically, the foundation is looking to support students who demonstrate civic mindedness, potential in becoming future leaders, and commitment to social service.

As part of the application process, I was asked to respond to a series of short answer and essay questions to provide examples of my social commitment, academic merit and financial need. Whereas students attending universities in Hong Kong are shortlisted, interviewed and selected by the foundation, students attending Oxford have their application sent directly to the corresponding department at the university, and are then selected by Oxford University staff. The foundation is then informed of the decision and welcomes the two recipients as scholars.

The D.H. Chen Foundation is incredibly committed to fostering the potential of their scholars and ensuring they maximize the opportunities available to them. Subsequently, recipients of the scholarship receive more than just financial support that covers tuition and accommodation. To encourage students to seek practical, real-life experience, the foundation provides funding for students to pursue internships abroad. Moreover, scholars are connected to an incredibly talented scholars' network where they can liaise and collaborate with other recipients of the scholarship, in addition to being assigned a mentor who can provide guidance on navigating opportunities provided by the foundation and career paths. Furthermore, we are frequently informed of a range of social service prospects we can participate in to continue executing the philanthropic values of the foundation in remaining committed to the community. We are also invited to an annual scholars' dinner, and most importantly, are encouraged to be future leaders.

- Samanwita Sen, D.H. Chen Scholar 2018