Scholarship
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme
This scheme supports outstanding local students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at world-renowned universities outside of Hong Kong. It aims to nurture a top-tier talent pool.
About this scholarship
Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme is offered by Education Bureau of Hong Kong for study in Hong Kong at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Varies, 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 Varies. 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. Nationality requirements apply: Hong Kong.
Eligibility
Hong Kong students intending to study at world-renowned universities outside Hong Kong.
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, master and phd
Nationality requirements
Hong Kong
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Education Bureau of Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Hong Kong
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-24
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-24