HKU Scholarship for Future Leaders
On the Donor
Students from economies in transition and developing economies often have
to overcome additional challenges and obstacles in order to attain high academic
achievements. These students continue to require significant support for their
pursuit of higher education despite having attained excellent academic results.
In recognition of the additional challenges faced and to be overcome by these
students, and to encourage serious consideration of Hong Kong as a study
destination, special scheme of scholarship is established to allow for greater
flexibility in considering the award of scholarships to these disadvantaged
students.
Students from economies in transition and developing economies often have to overcome additional challenges and obstacles in order to attain high academic achievements. These students continue to require significant support for their pursuit of higher education despite having attained excellent academic results.
In recognition of the additional challenges faced and to be overcome by these students, and to encourage serious consideration of Hong Kong as a study destination, special scheme of scholarship is established to allow for greater flexibility in considering the award of scholarships to these disadvantaged students.
Purpose and Scope
The Scholarship shall be awarded each year to the first-year undergraduate
students who are nationals of countries that are classified as economies in
transition or developing economies by the United Nations, based on:
(a) academic achievement;
(b) nature of the student’s involvement in the local community;
(c) leadership abilities;
(d) interview performance; and
(e) nature of personal experiences on challenges and access to education.
The Scholarship shall be awarded each year to the first-year non-local full-time undergraduate students on the basis of:
- academic achievement;
- nature of the student’s involvement in the local community;
- leadership abilities;
- interview performance; and
- nature of personal experiences on challenges and access to education.
Preference shall be given to students from countries that are classified as economies in transition or developing economies by the United Nations.
Value of Award |
At least cover the full tuition fee, with the exact value to be determined |
Renewal Conditions |
According to a renewal value scale based on awardees’ academic performance |
Type of Scholarships |
Entrance Scholarships for New Students |
Place of Origin of Students |
Other places |
Level of Study |
Undergraduate |
Faculty |
Not specified |
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