Upcoming Scholarship Application Deadlines & Information Sessions

The following is a list of scholarships that are currently accepting applications. Students and alumni are advised to visit this section from time to time for updates.

Individual Faculties and Departments also provide scholarships. Students may contact the respective offices for information.

(Last updated on 2023-12-07)

Scholarship schemes administered by HKU

HSBC Scholarships and Innovation & Technology Scholarship 2023/24 (UG only)
If you want advice from the donor and past scholars, click here to watch the recording of the online information session held on Nov 30, 2023
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship

12:00 noon, December 29, 2023

Please upload the completed application and supporting documents in the HKU Portal

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship)

HSBC Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong) Scholarship

12:00 noon, January 26, 2024

Please upload the completed application and supporting documents in the HKU Portal

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> HSBC Greater Bay Area (Hong Kong) Scholarship)

HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2024-25

December 15, 2023

Innovation and Technology Scholarship

December 11, 2023

Undergraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships – Undergraduate Scholarship

12:00 noon, December 7, 2023

Please upload the completed application and supporting documents in the HKU Portal

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> Hong Kong Jockey Club UG Scholarship)


AIA Scholarships

12:00 noon, December 27, 2023

Please upload the completed application and supporting documents in the HKU Portal

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> AIA Scholarships)


Lawrence Lui Pinky Poon Scholarship

12:00 noon, February 16, 2024

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> ROA/ Lawrence Lui PP Sch / Betty J Chung Mem Sch / Gratitude Sch)

(You can apply for these enrichment scholarships by filling out just one online application)


Betty Jamie Chung Memorial Scholarship

12:00 noon, February 16, 2024

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> ROA/ Lawrence Lui PP Sch / Betty J Chung Mem Sch / Gratitude Sch)

(You can apply for these enrichment scholarships by filling out just one online application)


The Gratitude Scholarship

12:00 noon, February 16, 2024

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> ROA/ Lawrence Lui PP Sch / Betty J Chung Mem Sch / Gratitude Sch)

(You can apply for these enrichment scholarships by filling out just one online application)


Postgraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

HKU-Cambridge Hughes Hall Scholarships

12:00 noon, March 29, 2024

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

Endeavour Merit Award

12:00 noon, December 15, 2023

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> Endeavour Merit Award)

Reaching Out Award

12:00 noon, February 16, 2024

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> ROA/ Lawrence Lui PP Sch / Betty J Chung Mem Sch / Gratitude Sch)

External Scholarship Schemes

(Unless otherwise stated on the application forms, applications should be sent to the respective scheme organizers)

Undergraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

Chiang Chen Overseas Fellowship

12:00 nn, December 27, 2023

Please upload the completed application and supporting documents in the HKU Portal

(HKU Portal -> Online Applications -> Application for Awards -> Chiang Chen Overseas Fellowship)


The Joseph Needham Merit Scholarship

March 1, 2024

Kwok Scholarship

6:00 pm, March 31, 2024

C.Y. Tung Scholarship

Application are accepted on a rolling basis

Scholarships for Semester at Sea

Application are accepted on a rolling basis

Postgraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

Rotary Global Grant Scholarship

March 31, 2024

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Scholarship Name Application Deadline Application Method

The Surein Foundation (Build King) Environmental Construction Scholarship 2023 (樹賢基金(利基)環保建造獎學金 2023)

December 20, 2023

And more …

Click here for more external scholarship opportunities.

Note: The external schemes information provided in this section is by no means exhaustive. Although we make every effort to ensure that the information is current and accurate, we advise students to refer to the individual websites for the latest updates and information. If you wish to update us on changes or additions to external scholarship schemes, please contact us at scholarships@hku.hk.