Scholarship
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS)
The Talent Development Scholarship aims to recognize students with achievements and talents in non-academic areas. It supports students to further develop their potential in sports, arts, or innovation.
About this scholarship
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS) is offered by Education Bureau, HKSAR Government for study in Hong Kong at diploma, bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at $10,000, provided as other support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as other funding. Applicants selected receive $10,000. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at diploma, bachelor, master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Design, Innovation and Science and Technology. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Local or non-local students enrolled in full-time publicly-funded programmes at sub-degree or above levels who demonstrate talent in sports, music, arts, or innovation.
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
diploma, bachelor, master and phd
Fields of study
Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Design, Innovation and Science and Technology
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, HKSAR Government
- Study destination
- Hong Kong
- Award
- $10,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- diploma, bachelor, master and phd
- Fields of study
- Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Design, Innovation and Science and Technology
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-23