International Scholarship ยท Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong HKU International Scholarships

Scholarship opportunities administered by the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office at the University of Hong Kong for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Includes internal university options and external schemes such as the C.Y. Tung Scholarship and Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships.

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Quick Facts

Status

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Funding

Full / Partial

Deadline

Varies by specific scholarship scheme, such as September 4, 2026 for Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships, or rolling basis for C.Y. Tung Scholarship

Country

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About the University of Hong Kong HKU International Scholarships

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The Academic Advising and Scholarships Office at the University of Hong Kong manages scholarship information, application processing, and student support services. The office assists students in navigating funding opportunities throughout their university education.

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Scholarship opportunities at HKU span multiple categories, including university-wide awards, faculty-specific grants, and external scholarship schemes. Individual faculties and departments also provide dedicated financial support, requiring students to contact respective offices for specific details.

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External scholarship schemes listed through the platform include programs such as the C.Y. Tung Scholarship and Scholarships for Semester at Sea, which accept applications on a rolling basis. Other external awards, like the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies, feature fixed application deadlines.

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Students can access application portals, guidelines, and upcoming deadlines directly through the scholarship platform. The office provides contact channels via email at scholarships@hku.hk and telephone at (852) 3917 0128 for direct inquiries.

Eligible Levels

UndergraduatePostgraduate

Eligible Fields

All fields available across HKU faculties and departments
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Why Choose This Scholarship?

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Comprehensive centralized portal for both internal HKU awards and external funding schemes

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Support and guidance available through the Academic Advising and Scholarships Office

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Opportunities for international exposure through overseas study schemes

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Dedicated financial resources across multiple academic faculties and departments

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What the Scholarship Covers

Financial support varying by specific internal or external scholarship scheme
Tuition coverage or partial funding depending on the awarded programme
Funding opportunities for overseas studies and exchange programs like Semester at Sea
Access to faculty-specific grants and departmental prizes
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Studying in Hong Kong

Scholarships are tenable at the University of Hong Kong, with certain external fellowships supporting overseas studies.

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Eligibility Requirements

3 requirements

Must be a registered student or alumnus at the University of Hong Kong
Meet specific academic and eligibility criteria set by individual scholarship organizers
Submit applications through designated online portals or directly to scheme organizers
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Documents Checklist

2 documents required

1Completed application forms for specific scholarship schemes
2Academic transcripts and supporting documentation as required by individual schemes
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How to Apply - Step by Step

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Visit the HKU scholarship portal to review available internal and external scholarship opportunities

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Check specific eligibility criteria and application deadlines for the chosen scholarship

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Complete the online application via the specified application method or submit directly to scheme organizers

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Contact faculty or departmental offices for faculty-specific scholarship inquiries

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Application Timeline

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September 4, 2026

Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships Application Deadline

Online application

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Rolling basis

C.Y. Tung Scholarship Application

Online application

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Rolling basis

Scholarships for Semester at Sea Application

Online application

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Insider Tips & Pro Tips

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Visit the scholarship section frequently as application deadlines and listings update regularly

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Contact individual faculties and departments directly for faculty-specific awards

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Verify application submission requirements, as external schemes often require direct submission to scheme organizers

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Reach out to the scholarship office via email at scholarships@hku.hk for specific inquiries

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Utilize the provided WhatsApp support or book an appointment with an adviser for guidance

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Frequently Asked Questions

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You can check the Upcoming Scholarship Application Deadlines section on the official HKU scholarships website for current listings and updates.

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Individual faculties and departments provide their own scholarships, and students should contact the respective faculty offices directly for information.

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Unless otherwise stated on the application forms, applications for external schemes should be sent directly to the respective scheme organizers.

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You can contact the scholarship team via email at scholarships@hku.hk or call (852) 3917 0128.

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