In 2020, in response to challenges posed by the socio-political unrest and the COVID-19 pandemic, the University has launched the HKU Aspiration Scholarships for local HKDSE students to encourage application to targeted programmes at the University.
The Scholarship shall be awarded to newly-admitted undergraduate students each year, based on the quality of secondary school applicants, academic merit and a list of programmes approved by the President’s Steering Group on Undergraduate Admissions.
| Value of Award | HK$40,000 each |
| Renewal Conditions | -- |
| Type of Scholarships | Entrance Scholarships for New Students |
| Place of Origin of Students | Local |
| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
| Faculty | Not specified |