Scholarship
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
The fund provides scholarships to outstanding local and non-local students pursuing full-time publicly-funded post-secondary programmes in Hong Kong. It aims to attract high-quality students to the region.
About this scholarship
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund is offered by Education Bureau of Hong Kong for study in Hong Kong at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at HK$40,000/year for local; HK$80,000/year for non-local, provided as other support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive HK$40,000/year for local; HK$80,000/year for non-local. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Full-time students enrolled in publicly-funded post-secondary programmes. Local students receive HK$40,000/year and non-local students receive HK$80,000/year.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-09-30. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Education Bureau of Hong Kong
- Study destination
- Hong Kong
- Award
- HK$40,000/year for local; HK$80,000/year for non-local
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-09-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23