Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), is one of Hong Kong’s top universities, known for its rich tradition of combining Chinese heritage with global academic standards. With a strong emphasis on research, teaching quality, and global outlook, CUHK consistently ranks among the world’s best; it was ranked #32 globally in the 2026 QS World University Rankings.
CUHK Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships for Excellence
- Each year, 8 non-renewable awards of HK$50,000 each will be given out to the distinguished new students admitted to any full-time undergraduate programmes, irrespective of the admission channel and residency.
Sports Scholarships
- Students with remarkable sports achievements will be awarded a sports scholarship of HK$15,000 to HK$80,000. The maximum years of receiving the scholarship is subject to respective study programmes and a hostel place is guaranteed in the first year.
Scholarships Based on Non-Academic Areas
- One-off scholarships ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$178,000 each may be awarded to non-local students who excel in non-academic areas such as sports, music, art, science and technology.
CUHK Scholarships for School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS)
- To give due recognition and encouragement to distinguished students with exceptional talents and achievements in specific areas, a scholarship scheme for SNDAS is offered.
- The scholarship amount is HK$44,500 on a non-renewable basis but the award is subject to competitive selection and not guaranteed.
- SNDAS applicants admitted to CUHK will automatically be considered for the Scholarships, and are not required to submit a separate application for the Scholarship.
CUHK Scholarship for Remarkable Endeavour for Admission
- To recognise new students with special educational needs (SEN) who pay extra effort in order to pursue higher education, CUHK will offer up to 10 one-off awards of HK$10,000 each annually to these students, irrespective of the admission channel and residency.
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Honours at Entrance
- Many of the recipients of the University Admission Scholarships will be awarded Honours at Entrance. The award, which does not carry monetary value, will be recorded in the official academic transcripts of the students.
Submit your application through CUHK’s official online admissions portal today to be considered for admission and scholarship opportunities.
