Overview
Eligibility
All eligible students are welcome to apply for the Chairman's Scholarship, regardless of their nationality or citizenship.
| 01 | Demonstrate exceptional standard of academic performance; |
| 02 | Have a strong intention and likelihood to matriculate in a University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded undergraduate programme at any one of the eight UGC-funded institutions or an undergraduate programme at HKAPA for their first undergraduate degree; and |
| 03 | Be taking their university-entrance public examination for the first time in the same academic year as the time of their application. |
Selection Criteria
The selection for the Chairman's Scholarship will comprehensively evaluate:
| 01 | The applicant's track record of academic excellence, such as the achievement of 5** in five or more subjects and "Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development in the HKDSE or 45 out of 45 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (or equivalent in other public examinations); |
| 02 | The applicant's leadership and non-academic achievements; |
| 03 | The applicant's commitment to service and improving the lives of others; |
| 04 | The applicant's financial condition may be considered when applicants are of equal standing. |
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship supports students to pursue their undergraduate studies in Hong Kong:
| 01 | A one-off cash award at scholarship acceptance |
| 02 | Full tuition fee, academic and living allowance for the entire normative duration of study towards an undergraduate degree programme |
| 03 | Overseas learning subsidies |
| 04 | An opportunity to participate in The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships overseas leadership programme |
Key Dates
| # | Date | Action/Milestone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 November 2024 | Application period starts |
| 2 | 11:59 pm, 28 March 2025 (HK Time) | Application deadline |
| 3 | Mid-May to June 2025 (tentative) | Interview for shortlisted applicants (in-person) |
| 4 | Within 2 days after result release | Applicants submit examination results |
| 5 | Within 2 days after result release | Applicants submit university admission results |
| 6 | Early August to September 2025 | Announcement of results |
Notes for Secondary Schools
Students currently studying in secondary schools in Hong Kong should apply through principal nomination. Secondary schools shall upload and submit all application materials on behalf of the nominated students.
The principal of each secondary school can nominate up to three students with exceptional academic performance and high likelihood of obtaining top scores in the public university-entrance examination each year. An ideal candidate is a student who is likely to obtain 5** in five or more subjects and "Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development in the HKDSE or 45 out of 45 in the International Baccalaureate (or equivalent in other public examinations).
It will be at the discretion and decision of the school principals to nominate applicants for the Chairman's Scholarship. Interested students should approach their secondary schools for more information on the schools' internal selection and nomination details.
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