The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Scholarship

The Hong Kong Jockey Club invites applications for the Music and Dance Scholarship

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust established the Scholarships in 1998 with an aim to nurture compassionate and socially-minded leaders for the betterment of Hong Kong. Over the past 27 years, more than 1,200 outstanding young people were supported to pursue their academic and professional aspirations.

This year, the Trust is proud to launch a new scheme: The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Scholarship, which supportsyoung talents of outstanding calibre in music and dance to pursue professional performing arts studies at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong. The scheme includes a Junior Programme (aged 19 or below), Undergraduate Programme and Postgraduate Programme, tailored for different stages of the artistic journey.

The inaugural cohort of this Scholarship is open for applications from 5 December 2025 to 27 February 2026.

About the Hong Kong Jockey Club

Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors. Working with the Government, non-governmental organisations and community partners, the Club’s Charities Trust proactively seeks out the root causes of social issues, bringing multiple and cross-sectoral parties together to address them through innovative approaches.

About The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Scholarship

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Scholarship enables young talents of outstanding calibre in music and dance to pursue professional performing arts studies at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.

Through this initiative, awardees are given the opportunity to fully dedicate themselves to their artistic development and pursuits. The Scholarship provides three programmes, tailored to support students at different stages of their artistic journey:

Junior Programme

For applicants aged 19 or below, the programme supports up to four years of studies in junior or pre-college programmes in music or dance at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.

Eligibility

Be a permanent resident of Hong Kong;
Have received at least three years of continuous full-time education in Hong Kong;
Be aged 19 or below <Note 1>;
Have a strong track record of outstanding achievement in music or dance;
Demonstrate exceptional talent and artistic excellence in music or dance for entry to world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong;
Exhibit leadership qualities and a deep commitment to contribute to Hong Kong;
Fulfil all application procedures and admission requirements of their chosen institution and subsequently be offered a place <Note 2>; and
Have not previously received the Scholarship (or The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund) for the Junior Programme.

Undergraduate Programme

The programme supports young talents of outstanding calibre in music or dance to pursue their undergraduate studies at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong for up to four years.

Eligibility

Be a permanent resident of Hong Kong <Note 1>;
Have received at least three years of continuous full-time education in Hong Kong;
Have a strong track record of outstanding achievement in music or dance;
Demonstrate exceptional talent and artistic excellence in music or dance for entry to world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong;
Exhibit leadership qualities and a deep commitment to contribute to Hong Kong;
Fulfil all application procedures and admission requirements of their chosen institution and subsequently be offered a place <Note 2>; and
Have not previously received the Scholarship (or The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund) for the Undergraduate Programme.

Postgraduate Programme (Master’s & Doctoral Degree)

This programme supports students with exceptional artistic achievements in music or dance to pursue a Master’s degree (up to two years) or a Doctoral degree (up to three years) at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.

Eligibility

Be a permanent resident of Hong Kong;
Have received at least three years of continuous full-time education in Hong Kong;
Have a strong track record of outstanding achievement in music or dance;
Demonstrate exceptional talent and artistic excellence in music or dance for entry to world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong;
Exhibit leadership qualities and a deep commitment to contributing to Hong Kong;
Hold a good honours degree obtained in Hong Kong or an equivalent qualification, or be expected to obtain such a qualification;
Fulfil all application procedures and admission requirements of their chosen institution and subsequently be offered a place <Note 2>; and
Have not previously received the Scholarship (or The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund) for the Postgraduate Programme.

Note 1: Applicants under 18 must obtain a guarantee from a parent or legal guardian.

Note 2: Applicants must meet all entry requirements of their intended programme and institution. At the time of confirming the scholarship award, they must have secured unconditional admission to one of the intended programmes and institutions listed in their application. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the award.

Selection Criteria

The selection for the Scholarship will comprehensively evaluate the following information about the applicant:

Track record of artistic excellence;
Track record of performance achievements;
Demonstrated commitment to community service; and
Leadership qualities and character.

Scholarship Coverage

The Scholarship supports students in pursuing professional training in music or dance at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong (duration as specified in each programme):

Full tuition fees;
Subsistence allowance and maintenance fees;
One set of return flight ticket to the place of study; and
Other learning subsidies.

Application Procedure

Interested students should apply for this scholarship directly by themselves. Each applicant should submit a completed application packet, which includes the following:

Application Form (to be completed and signed by the applicant)
School Recommendation Form

For Junior and Undergraduate Programme applicants: to be completed and signed by the school principal or a teacher from the applicant’s current school
For Postgraduate Programme applicants: to be completed and signed by a teaching professional familiar with the applicant’s academic background

Referee Recommendation Form (to be completed and signed by a professional in the corresponding music/dance field, e.g. a current/retired faculty member of a tertiary institution, a current/retired player in an established music/dance professional body or organisation, etc.). The referee must not be the same person who completed the School Recommendation Form.

Interested parties should visit the scholarship website at https://www.jcscholarships.hk/en-US/Scholarship-Schemes/Music-and-Dance-Scholarship/. Applications must be submitted via the scholarship website by the application deadline.

Application Deadline

Friday, 27 February 2026, 6:00 pm (Hong Kong Time)

香港賽馬會誠邀申請音樂及舞蹈獎學金

香港賽馬會慈善信託基金於1998年成立香港賽馬會獎學金，致力培育德才兼備的未來領袖，建設更美好香港。在過去27年，逾1,200位優秀青年透過獎學金計劃資助他們追求學術與專業理想。

今年，本慈善信託基金誠摯推出新項目 ── 香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈獎學金，資助優秀的年輕音樂及舞蹈人才，讓他們有機會赴世界知名學府修讀專業表演藝術課程。獎學金設有青少年課程（適合19歲或以下學生）、本科課程和研究生課程，配合不同階段的藝術發展需要。

首屆獎學金於2025年12月5 日至2026年2月27日期間接受申請。

關於香港賽馬會

香港賽馬會成立於1884年，是致力建設更美好社會的世界級賽馬機構。香港賽馬會慈善信託基金位居世界前列的慈善捐助機構，主動深入了解社會問題的根源，與政府、非政府組織及社區機構攜手，透過跨界別及多方協作，共謀創新的解決方案。

關於香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈獎學金

香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈獎學金旨在培育優秀的年輕音樂及舞蹈人才，讓他們有機會赴世界知名學府修讀專業表演藝術課程。是項獎學金計劃讓得獎者可專注於藝術上的發展與追求，設有三項資助途徑，配合不同階段的藝術發展需要。

1. 青少年課程

資助19歲或以下具傑出音樂或舞蹈潛能的青少年赴世界知名院校修讀最多4年的培訓及演出課程。

申請資格

為香港永久性居民；
已於香港接受最少連續3年全日制教育；
年齡為19歲或以下（註1）；
具備音樂或舞蹈方面的卓越成就紀錄；
在音樂或舞蹈方面展現出傑出才華及藝術造詣，以符合世界知名院校的入學要求；
展現傑出的領導才能及致力貢獻香港；
完成所選院校的所有申請程式及入學要求，並最終獲院校取錄（註2）；及
未曾獲得本獎學金或「香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈信託基金」青少年課程奬學金。

2. 本科課程

資助具卓越音樂或舞蹈才華的年輕藝術家赴世界知名院校修讀為期最多4年的本科課程。

申請資格

為香港永久性居民（註1）；
已於香港接受最少連續3年全日制教育；
具備音樂或舞蹈方面的卓越成就紀錄；
在音樂或舞蹈領域展現傑出才華及藝術造詣，以符合海外世界知名院校的入學要求；
展現傑出的領導才能及致力貢獻香港；
完成所選院校的所有申請程式及入學要求，並最終獲該院校取錄（註2）；及
未曾獲得本獎學金或「香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈信託基金」本科課程獎學金。

3. 研究生課程

資助於音樂或舞蹈領域具卓越藝術成就的年輕才俊，赴世界知名院校修讀碩士學位（最長2年）或博士學位（最長3年）。

申請資格

為香港永久性居民；
已於香港接受最少連續3年全日制教育；
具備音樂或舞蹈方面的卓越成就紀錄；
在音樂或舞蹈方面展示傑出才華及藝術造詣，以符合世界知名院校的入學標準；
展現傑出的領導才能及致力貢獻香港；
持有於香港獲頒之優等榮譽學士學位或同等學歷，或預期於頒授獎學金時取得該學歷；
完成並符合所選院校的所有申請程式及入學要求，並最終獲該院校取錄（註2）；及
未曾獲得本獎學金或「香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈信託基金」研究生課程獎學金。

註1：18歲以下的申請人必須提交由家長或合法監護人提供的擔保。

註2：申請人必須符合所選課程及院校的所有入學要求。於確認獎學金頒授時，申請人必須已獲取在申請表中填寫的所選院校之無條件取錄通知，如未能符合該要求，獎學金的頒授或會被撤回。

評選準則

香港賽馬會音樂及舞蹈獎學金的評選將綜合評估：

申請人在藝術領域中的優秀表現紀錄；
申請人於音樂或舞蹈方面的卓越成就紀錄；
申請人對社會服務的積極參與及持續貢獻；及
申請人的領導才能及品格。

獎學金資助

獎學金旨在資助學生赴世界知名院校修讀音樂或舞蹈專業課程（年期依各課程而定），資助範圍包括：

全額學費；
生活津貼及補助金；
一套往返學習地的機票；及
其他學習津貼。

申請程序

有興趣申請的學生須自行申請。每名申請人須提交完整的申請文件組合，包括以下資料：

申請表（由申請人自行填寫並簽署）
學校推薦表

青少年課程及本科課程申請人：由申請人現就讀學校之校長或教師填寫並簽署
研究生課程申請人：由熟悉申請人學術背景的專業教學人員填寫並簽署

推薦人推薦表（由相關音樂／舞蹈領域的專業人士填寫並簽署，例如：現任或退休的大專院校教員、現任或退休的音樂／舞蹈專業團體或機構成員等）。推薦人不得與填寫學校推薦表格的人士為同一人。

有興趣人士請瀏覽獎學金網頁：https://www.jcscholarships.hk/zh-HK/Scholarship-Schemes/Music-and-Dance-Scholarship/。申請必須於截止日期之前於獎學金網頁上提交。

截止日期

2026年2月27日（星期五）下午6時（香港時間）