Hong Kong Government Scholarships 2026

OVERVIEW

The government of Hong Kong has established a fund to support foreign students pursuing education at all levels in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme (HKSES) and other government-funded scholarship programmes aim to attract outstanding non-local students to study in Hong Kong’s universities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Main scholarship: HKD 80,000 per year for non-local students
  • Sub-degree program scholarships: HKD 20,000–30,000 per year for qualifying programs
  • Available for full-time publicly-funded programs at all levels at participating institutions

HOW TO APPLY?

  • Participating universities nominate students for the scholarship – you cannot apply directly
  • Contact the participating institution directly and check their official site for nomination procedures
  • Visit the official website at wfsfaa.gov.hk for full details and a list of participating institutions

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Deadline dates shown here are based on information available at the time of publishing. Deadlines can be extended or changed by the awarding organisation. We strongly encourage you to visit the official website to confirm the current deadline before applying.

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