Applications are now open for the HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2025/26.
This scholarship offers local full-time undergraduate students in Hong Kong a chance to study at designated overseas universities for one semester or one academic year. With full coverage of tuition fees, return airfare, room and board costs, and a monthly living stipend all covered by a donation from The Hong kong Bank Foundation (滙豐銀行慈善基金).
HSBC Overseas Scholarship Overview
The HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2025/26 is designed to support students from Hong Kong who will study at a designated overseas university for one semester or one academic year during the 2025/26 academic year. The scholarship covers tuition fees, return airfare, room and board costs, books, and a small portion of living expenses. The maximum amount awarded is HK$300,000 per awardee.
Eligible Overseas Universities
Various Universities in USA, Canada, Australia, UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden and other universities in Europe are eligible for this scholarship.
📂 You can find a complete List of overseas institutions on this PDF File
Eligibility Criteria
Selected universities/institutions may nominate non-final year, full-time undergraduate students studying any discipline who meet the following requirements:
Local full-time non-final-year undergraduate students
Hong Kong permanent residents with the right of abode in Hong Kong.
A minimum total TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based test) with scores for individual sections not lower than 22 on listening, 17 on writing, 21 on reading, and 21 on speaking; or a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5, with no components below 6.0.
Demonstrating a well-rounded profile, showcasing involvement in extra-curricular and community activities
No extensive experience living or studying abroad.
Strong financial needs.
Participating Universities in Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University,
City University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong Baptist University
The Hong Kong Academy for performing Arts
The Education University of Hong Kong,
Lingnan University
Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Vocational Training Council
Saint Francis University
Application Procedure
Eligible students from participating Universities must approach their respective academic departments for nominations (nomination deadline: 20 Dec 2023, 12:00noon) and obtain a recommendation letter.
Once the step above is done, students must fill in this application form [PDF]. And prepare the documents as per requested from their respective academic departments and send all documents by 15 January 2025.
ℹ️ For further information, consult with your respective academic departments.
📂 Downloadable Documents (PDF)
🌐 For reference, visit the official website linked in the button below
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