Scholarship
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme
A scholarship scheme that supports outstanding local students to pursue studies at world-renowned universities outside Hong Kong. It aims to groom a cadre of top-notch talent with a global vision.
About this scholarship
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme is offered by Education Bureau of the HKSAR Government at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Up to $300,000 per year, provided as partial tuition 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 partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Up to $300,000 per year. 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 and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Hong Kong.
Eligibility
Local students who have the right of abode or right to land in Hong Kong and have resided in Hong Kong for at least three years.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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 and master
Nationality requirements
Hong Kong
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 the HKSAR Government
- Award
- Up to $300,000 per year
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Hong Kong
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20