The College has a tradition of providing occasional overseas scholarships for students from kindred churches, particularly from Hungary and Romania.
After two years he came to England on an overseas scholarship to study at the Royal College of Music in London.
However, recently the government have decided to made 45 percent of overseas scholarship to non-Malays.
He's also well known for his extraordinary achievement in achieving 9 overseas scholarships.
The University of Tasmania was established in 1890, after the abolition of overseas scholarships provided funds.
Last year, some African countries started HIV blood tests for all students who win overseas scholarships.
By 1954, Hughes had been offered two overseas scholarships, but again the need for financial security to support his family prevented him from taking up these opportunities.
Some students have achieved full overseas scholarships to do their higher studies abroad.
He had also received a two-year overseas scholarship which allowed him to further his studies in the United Kingdom.
Candidates for overseas scholarships.