Eligible people can apply for scholarships and grants under the Agricultural Products Scholarship Fund and Marine Fish Scholarship Fund, the Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department said today.

The award for tertiary education is tenable for a full-time degree or sub-degree at eight local tertiary institutions funded by the University Grants Committee, Shue Yan University, Open University, Institute of Vocational Education, and other overseas institutions the scheme recognises.

Those employed in local agricultural and fisheries industries or related trades and their families may apply. Those who study agriculture, veterinary science, horticulture, agronomy, international agribusiness management, fisheries science, marine biology, fisheries technology or other applied science subjects directly related to the industries or related trades may also apply.

Applications from students pursuing or intending to pursue a second bachelor's degree, research or post-graduate programme will not be considered.

Secondary four to secondary seven full-time students, whose families are related to agricultural and fisheries production or marketing in Hong Kong, may apply for the scholarships for secondary education.

All applicants should have the right of abode, or have resided in Hong Kong continuously for three years immediately prior to the start of the course they apply for.