Scholarship
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS)

A scholarship under the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund that recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements or talent in non-academic areas. It encourages holistic development beyond classroom learning.
About this scholarship
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS) is offered by HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund at bachelor, master, phd and diploma 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 bachelor, master, phd and diploma level. Eligible study areas include Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Culture, Design, Innovation, Science and Technology. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Full-time students at publicly-funded post-secondary institutions who excel in areas such as sports, arts, or community service.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-19. 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, phd and diploma
Fields of study
Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Culture, Design, Innovation, 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
- HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
- Award
- $10,000
- Funding type
- other
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master, phd and diploma
- Fields of study
- Sports, Music, Performing Arts, Culture, Design, Innovation, Science and Technology
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-05-19
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20

