Hong Kong Maritime and Logistics Scholarship Scheme

Master of Science in International Shipping and Transport Logistics
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK Government) has set up the Hong Kong Maritime and Logistics Scholarship Scheme (Scholarship) in PolyU for the academic year 2023/25 to support students enrolled on the MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics programme (Full-time Stream)*. The Scholarship aims to expand the manpower of the maritime industry in Hong Kong.

Candidates are required to submit applications for the programme and the Scholarship through the eAdmission System.

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Scholarship Program 
This scholarship is available for Masters of Science in International Shipping and Transport Logistics .

Field of Study
International Shipping and Transport Logistics

Eligibility 
Both Local and International Students 

Programme Aims

The MSc in International Shipping and Transport Logistics (Full-time Stream) aims to:

• provide up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of shipping and logistics vital for the continued development of the industry and Hong Kong;
• develop capabilities to tackle complex multi-disciplinary problems through covering a host of topics such as logistics, economics, finance, management, law, insurance, marketing, IT applications and China practices;
• nurture good practice and sound professional judgment by drawing upon the experience of practicing professionals;
• develop the critical and analytical approach necessary to become a good decision maker; and
• prepare graduates for future advancement in the profession through self-development.

Selection Criteria

• Academic merit;
• Commitment to undertaking the full-time stream of the programme with 39 academic credits and 6 training credits of Maritime Industry Internship (exemption may be granted to local scholarship recipients with relevant internship/work experience);
• Commitment to serving in the maritime industry in Hong Kong.

Entrance Requirements
Local, Mainland China and overseas graduates wishing to enroll on the full-time stream under MScISTL programme offered by the Department of Logistics and Maritime Studies of PolyU, and having met the following entrance requirements of the programme.

Local Applicants

• A Bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Mainland China and Overseas Applicants

A Bachelor's degree in International Shipping or Maritime Studies or other relevant disciplines with:

• English being the Medium of Instruction; or
• English not being the Medium of Instruction, then applicants are also required to meet either one of the following requirements:
• An IELTS Academic Test with a score of at least 6; or
• A TOEFL Paper-based test score of at least 550, including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English; or
• A TOEFL Internet-based test score of at least 80, including a score of at least 20 in the Test of Written English.
• If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admissions Requirements" section for Taught Postgraduate Programmes at Study@PolyU for details.

How to Apply 

• Candidates are required to submit an admission application (44087-ISS) online together with the Scholarship form.
• Please complete all relevant fields and enclose necessary documents. Incomplete applications cannot be processed promptly.

Apply Online   or Visit : Official Website 

Due dates
Local Application Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Non-Local Application Deadline
30 Apr 2024

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