Hong Kong Scholarships and Grants

University of Hong Kong

Education in Hong Kong is a combination of Eastern and Western technologies, traditions and methods. By itself, the cost of studying in Hong Kong is low, but given the student’s expenses for accommodation and meals, the amount is quite impressive.

Fortunately, for foreign students, there are many ways to save money while studying in Hong Kong. Of course, we are talking about scholarships, some of which we will introduce you to in this article.

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University Scholarships

Unfortunately, the Hong Kong government does not provide financial assistance to students. Therefore, most scholarships here are issued directly by universities and, almost always, on the basis of academic performance. Information on available scholarships can be found on the websites of Hong Kong universities or on our website.

At a number of universities, such as the City University of Hong Kong, students enrolled in their first year of undergraduate studies are automatically considered applicants for scholarships.

Thus, the state seeks to attract the most successful students to study at its universities. However, this technique is not common in all educational institutions, so it is better to learn information about financial assistance to students in advance.

State external scholarship sources

Private organizations from around the world today cooperate with universities in Hong Kong and offer specific financing schemes for students of certain nationalities.

For example, New Zealand Consulate-General Hong Kong provides scholarships for New Zealand students studying at specific universities in Hong Kong.

Scholarships of this type are usually provided in a fairly clear framework, to receive them you must either belong to a specific nationality, or study in a specific field, or have certain academic or other merits.

Hong Kong organizations also provide some scholarships for international students. In most cases, they are available to those who are trained in the field in which the sponsoring organization operates.

Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong (HKU)

This scholarship is intended for students with high academic performance, who begin their studies in the undergraduate university.

You can apply for this scholarship only after enrolling in the undergraduate program. The university has accepted online applications. Therefore, you will have to register on the university website and fill out an application for admission to a university, and then an application for a scholarship.

The specific amount of this scholarship may vary, but, in general, the amount should help the student pay for not only tuition, but also accommodation. A student who once received a scholarship has the right to apply for its re-receipt for subsequent years of study at HKU.

However, a scholarship can again be obtained only if the student's academic performance remains consistently high.

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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Award

This type of financial support provided by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RCG) is intended for international doctoral students at one of the eight Hong Kong universities participating in the program.

In 2014/2015, more than 200 such grants will be distributed among students in such fields as natural sciences, medicine, engineering, technology, humanities, business and social sciences.

To receive a grant, a student needs to have excellent academic performance, research potential, leadership skills and communication skills. The grant applicant must fill out an online application on the RCG website and receive an identification number.

After this, the student must contact the school directly and provide his application and identification number.

The further application review process is highly dependent on the institution. However, in most cases, to participate in the competition, the student must submit his research project, as well as to prove his academic achievements.

The grant amount is US $ 30,000, the student can also receive an amount of US $ 1,300 for the organization of trips and other activities related to research activities.

The grant is designed for 3 years, if the student studies in doctoral studies lasts more than 3 years, he can apply for additional financial assistance.

Scholarship at Lingnan University

This scholarship is intended for students about to start their studies at the Lingnan University undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Arts, Business, or Social Sciences.

The main criterion for the provision of the scholarship is the student's academic performance, as well as social activity (participation in events, charity projects, public organizations, discussions, etc.).

To receive a scholarship, the applicant must have a diploma of graduation, a minimum of 1650 points on the SAT I test, an international diploma with a bachelor's degree or a diploma of completion of the after-school curriculum.

In addition, you must have a TOEFL certificate with at least 213 points for the computer version of the test, 550 points for the regular version of the test or 79 for the online version of the test. Instead of a TOEFL certificate, an IELTS certificate with a total score of 6.0 can be provided.

The scholarship application process begins in December for students planning to start their studies in September. It is necessary to apply for a scholarship simultaneously with the application for admission to the university.

Thus, in addition to the online application for admission to the university, you need to fill out and send the Confidential Report Form (can be found on the university website), as well as the necessary certificates and letters of recommendation.

The scholarship from Lingnan University fully or partially covers the student's expenses for tuition and accommodation (in case of living in a student hostel).

A student who once received a scholarship has the right to apply for its re-receipt for subsequent years of study. However, a scholarship can again be obtained only if the student's academic performance remains consistently high.