HSBC Scholarships

HSBC stands for Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation. It awards HSBC Scholarship. The chief objective of HSBC Scholarship scheme is to develop leaders all over the world, who, the organization expects will contribute significantly to their abrupt society.

Through the completion and proper coordination of the HSBC Scholarships, the organization hopes that the beneficiaries will form an elite group which will be committed towards improving the standard of living of the people across the world.

Eligibility for HSBC Scholarship

• The aspirants for HSBC Scholarship India must be Indian citizens residing in India at the time of filing the application
• The candidates should be below the age of 25 years on the 1st September of the year in which the scholarship has been applied for
• The aspirants for the scholarship can pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in United Kingdom at the universities of Oxford, Cambridge or London.
• The scholarship is not granted to students who wish to earn a PhD
• The candidates of a recognized university are eligible for applying for the scholarships.
• The candidates should have a good and consistent academic background
• The candidates who have already taken a scholarship from any other source for pursuing studies in UK are not eligible to apply for the scholarships

Duration and Value of HSBC Scholarship

HSBC Scholarships are granted to two brilliant and deserving candidates for a period of three years.The financial support provided under the HSBC Scholarship scheme is for an amount of GBP 25,000 yearly, and takes care of the following expenses of the students

• Tuition fees for university, which will be paid directly to the university where the student is pursuing the course.
• Expenses incurred by the student on account of boarding and lodging
• Expenses incurred by the student for purchase of books
• Air fare incurred by the student while traveling from India to London

Application Process

The candidates are required to submit a write up of about 500 words stating the purpose of their application for the scholarship and their future plans. They will have to hand over names of two persons who are aware of their background, achievements and contribution to society.

HSBC Scholarships
Website - www.banking.hsbc.co.in