To recognize the academic achievement of students, HKDSE candidates attaining Level 5* in one or more Category A subjects or M1 / M2 in one single sitting of HKDSE will be eligible for HKDSE Scholarships. The HKDSE Scholarships range from HKD 5,000 to a full scholarship of “full tuition fee plus living allowance of HKD 60,000” per annum, renewable for normative duration of study.
Students do not have to apply for these scholarships. The University will identify qualifying HKDSE entrants and inform selected students of the scholarship awards in due course.
Details of University Admissions Scholarship Scheme for HKDSE Holders are as follows:
| Total number of * attained ^+ | scholarship amount |
|---|---|
| 12 or above | "Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD60,000" p.a., renewable for normative duration of study |
| 10 - 11 | "Full tuition plus living allowance of HKD30,000" p.a., renewable for normative duration of study |
| 9 | Full tuition p.a., renewable for normal duration of study |
| 8 | Full tuition, one-off |
| 6 - 7 | Half tuition, one-off |
| 4 - 5 | HKD10,000, one-off |
| 1 - 3 | HKD5,000, one-off |
Remarks:
^ Mathematics Extended Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics) and Mathematics Extended Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) are also counted as independent subjects in the subject requirements of the Scholarship Scheme. Results for Applied Learning subjects (Category B) and Other Language subjects (Category C) are not considered in the Scholarship Scheme.
+ (Level 5** and 5* combined) = No. of subjects with 5** x 2 + No. of subjects with 5*
Top-up scholarship may be offered by School/Program Office provided that the maximum limit of "Full Tuition Fee + HKD60,000 allowance" p.a. is not exceeded.
The English version shall always prevail in case of any discrepancy arises with the Chinese version.
Apart from scholarships, financial aid may be available to students experiencing financial difficulties. For more details of scholarships and financial aid, please visit the Scholarship & Financial Aid Office website.