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The University sets up the Scholarship Scheme to honour outstanding International/Asian Olympiad Medalists. Details are as follows:

To recognize the academic achievements of students, HKDSE students attaining Level 5**/5* in one or more Category A subjects or M1 / M2 in one single sitting of HKDSE will be eligible. The HKDSE Scholarships range from HKD5,000 to a full scholarship of "Full tuition fee plus living allowance of HKD65,000" per annum, renewable for normative duration of study.  

Students do not have to apply for these scholarships. The University will identify qualifying HKDSE entrants and inform selected students of the scholarship awards in due course.  

Details of the HKDSE Scholarships (University Scheme) are as follows: 

Remarks:

1. The subjects refer to the senior secondary subjects in Category A.
2. The results of Mathematics Extended Module 1 (Calculus & Statistics) and Mathematics Extended Module 2(Algebra & Calculus) are also considered as independent subjects for fulfilling the requirements of the Scholarship Scheme.
3. The results of Applied Learning subjects and Other Language subjects will not be considered in the scholarship scheme.
4. Only HKDSE results in one single sitting will be considered.
5. Successful applicants of SNDAS are also eligible.
6. Eligible students will be automatically considered for the Scheme based on their final HKDSE results.
7. Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HKD65,000 allowance" p.a. is not exceeded.

Academic scholarships are also awarded to top students with other qualifications based on academic merit.

Applicants are considered for these scholarships holistically, based on their profiles. Awards may be one-off or renewable, and may fully or partially waive tuition fees. The largest amount of scholarship funding is equivalent to the full tuition fee plus an allowance of HKD65,000 per academic year, renewable for the normative duration of study (subject to satisfactory academic performance).

No separate application is needed. Normally, applicants are notified of our scholarship decision when they receive their offer of admissions.

Remarks:
# Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HK$65,000 allowance" p.a. is not exceeded.

At HKUST, we celebrate diversity and recognize the different talents our students bring to the university community. Balancing interests and schoolwork can be tough. It takes immense effort and dedication to achieve double. We pledge to support young talents who wish to realize their full potential without sacrificing their academic studies. Through the Beyond Academic Admissions Scholarship (BAAS), young talents can pursue their dreams while receiving a quality education.

For more details of the BAAS, please visit the BAAS page. 

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 top ten 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 Chairman’s Scholarship

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship is a prestigious and generous scholarship that aims to attract students with exceptional academic achievements to pursue their undergraduate studies in Hong Kong. All eligible students are welcome to apply for the Chairman's Scholarship, regardless of their nationality or citizenship.

This scholarship is administered by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and is not administered by the University. All applications must be submitted directly to The Hong Kong Jockey Club via the scholarship website. If you have any questions about this scholarship, you can contact the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships Secretariat at info@jcscholarships.hk.

School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS) is designed to recognize a diversity of talents by admitting students who demonstrate non-academic competencies which could not be fully assessed by HKDSE exam.
 

Students will be awarded SNDAS Scholarship automatically if they accept SNDAS firm offer and register with HKUST. The Scholarship amount is HK$50,000 (one-off).

Being a student athlete is never easy, as it takes immense effort to juggle academic and sporting commitments. We are committed to supporting student athletes who wish to develop their full sporting potential without sacrificing their academic studies. 
 

Through the Student Athletes Admissions Scheme (SAAS)/Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA Scheme) and its associated Sports Scholarship, elite student athletes can pursue their sporting dreams while still receiving a high-quality education. 

For more details of the SAAS/SALSA, please visit the SAAS/SALSA page. 

The WISE Scholarship was set up to encourage top caliber female students in the JUPAS pool to join our School of Science, School of Engineering or Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies. Female students with a strong interest in science or engineering who obtain Level 5** in at least one Category A subject are eligible for consideration for the WISE Scholarship. On top of academic strengths, WISE Scholars are expected to demonstrate non-academic talents, achievements in science and technology competitions, and good interview performance. Students do not have to apply for the scholarship. The University will identify qualifying JUPAS entrants and inform selected students of the scholarship awards in due course.

In the 2027/28 intake, each awardee will receive funding ranging from a one-off award of HKD10,000 to HKD20,000, and will also be entitled for the University Admissions Scholarship Scheme for HKDSE Holders#. The number of awardees will vary from year to year depending on the academic and non-academic merits of the eligible candidates, as well as the available funding. 

Please visit https://hkust.edu.hk/news/student-development-and-bonding/wise-girls-fly-high for the stories of WISE Scholarship awardees.

Remarks:
# The maximum scholarship limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HKD65,000 living allowance" p.a. is not exceeded. 

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 top ten 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 Striding On Scholarship
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship aims to recognise students who have achieved excellence while demonstrating resilience and strength of mind to overcome adversities or challenges in life. These may include but are not limited to: challenges that arise from special education needs or other forms of disabilities, health needs, prejudices on account of the individual’s race, gender or religious beliefs, hardships of all types (financial or otherwise), or other extenuating personal or familial circumstances.

This scholarship is administered by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, and is not administered by the University. All applications must be submitted directly to The Hong Kong Jockey Club via the scholarship website. If you have any questions about this scholarship, you can contact the Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships Secretariat at info@jcscholarships.hk.

About the Step into STEM Scholarship
 

The Morgan Stanley Step into STEM Scholarship Scheme aims to encourage women's further interest and pursuit of STEM subjects and careers at the post-secondary level by providing students in need with dedicated financial assistance. Scholarships will be awarded to selected eligible students from underserved backgrounds who are admitted to a full-time STEM degree at a university in Hong Kong starting in September 2027. The Step into STEM Scholarship is a non-academic Scholarship designed to provide financial assistance to up to 15 secondary school girls from underserved backgrounds in Hong Kong, who are admitted to a full-time STEM degree in the 2027/28 academic year. The Scholarship is intended to fund Tuition Fees for the first year of university.

This scholarship is administered by The Women’s Foundation. All applications must be submitted directly to The Women’s Foundation via the scholarship website. If you have any questions about this scholarship, please contact The Women's Foundation's Community Programme team by phone at 2592-8265 or by email at stepintostem@twfhk.org.

This scholarship was established to support the University strategic objective to enhance diversity of the student community.

Students do not have to apply for this scholarship. All undergraduate program applicants from underrepresented nationalities are automatically considered. Normally, students are notified of our scholarship decision when they receive their offer of admissions.

Successful awardees will receive a full tuition waiver, renewable for normal duration of study (subject to satisfactory academic performance).

Remarks:
# Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HK$65,000 allowance" p.a. is not exceeded.

Top scorers in Joint Entrance Examination for Universities in PRC (JEE) will be considered for the scholarship. Each scholarship is equivalent to full tuition fee plus an allowance of HKD65,000 per academic year, renewable for the normative duration of study (subject to satisfactory academic performance).

Students do not have to apply for the Scheme. All Mainland JEE top scorers are automatically considered for the award. The University will select qualified students and inform the selected students of the scholarship awards in due course.

HKUST embraces a mosaic of diversity and inclusion, fostering unity and equity. The Future Leaders Award is a distinguished scholarship that recognises exceptional non-local students with financial need who demonstrate academic excellence. The award aims to provide an opportunity for students to gain access to higher-quality education.