HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund
صندوق منح حكومة هونغ كونغ (HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, run by the Education Bureau, funds scholarships for outstanding local and non-local students in full-time publicly funded programmes at the eight UGC-funded universities and the Academy for Performing Arts. It includes the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance (HK$80,000 a year for non-local students at undergraduate level and above, nominated by their university) and the Belt and Road Scholarship, which covers tuition for undergraduate and research postgraduate students from Belt and Road countries, with 150 places a year since 2024–25.
Information last verified: November 3, 2026Official source
Available programmes
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Hong Kong Belt and Road Scholarship 2027–2028: Full Tuition for Undergraduate and Research Postgraduate Study
Bachelor, PhDTuition-FreeAll fieldsDeadline varies by university or programme
Life and living
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Living in Hong Kong
A global financial hub in southern China where skyscrapers meet green hills, home to the Chinese University of Hong Kong and other top-ranked universities.
Student housing
CUHK postgraduate halls cost HK$2,065–4,135 a month depending on room type (2026/27), plus a HK$3,500 deposit.
Transport for students
Full-time students aged 12–25 at a local institution get concession fares on the MTR with a Personalised Octopus carrying Student Status.
Top landmarks
Victoria Peak
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Victoria Harbour
Tian Tan Buddha
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Last verified: October 2026
Sources:HKSAR Government – Mid-2026 populationCUHK Postgraduate Halls – Hostel fees 2026/27MTR – Student Travel Scheme
Studying and living in Hong Kong
Costs and living
Undergraduate tuition for non-local students (2027–28, HK$ per year): • University of Hong Kong: 250,000 for non-STEM, 280,000 for STEM and 590,000 for medicine and dentistry. • HKUST: 260,000. • PolyU, CityU and Hong Kong Baptist University: 240,000 (CityU veterinary medicine 400,000). • Chinese University of Hong Kong: 230,000 as reported in October 2026 (214,000 in 2026–27). • Education University of Hong Kong: 210,000, the lowest among the public universities. PhD: tuition is about HK$47,000–49,500 a year and is usually covered by scholarships or waivers. Living costs: university housing costs HK$17,000–51,000 per academic year, private housing HK$4,500–18,000 a month, and personal expenses HK$50,000–65,000 a year according to university estimates. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the US dollar (about HK$7.8 to US$1).
Working while studying
The basic rule in student visa conditions is no employment, with exceptions for students in full-time programmes at undergraduate level or above lasting at least one year: study-related internships endorsed by the university (up to one academic year or one-third of the programme), on-campus jobs of up to 20 hours a week, and unrestricted summer work from 1 June to 31 August. However, the government has temporarily exempted non-local postgraduates from these restrictions since 1 November 2023, and undergraduates since 1 November 2024: they may take part-time jobs with no limit on hours or location during their limit of stay, under a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) issued by ImmD through the university without a separate application. The exemption was still in force in November 2026, but it is temporary and subject to review, and it does not cover exchange students. After graduation: under IANG, non-local graduates of undergraduate or higher programmes who apply within six months of graduating can stay 24 months without a job offer; later, graduates can return with a degree-level job offer at market pay. The Top Talent Pass Scheme also admits graduates of leading universities worldwide.
Last verified: November 2026· Source
Guide to studying in Hong KongFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Full tuition, 150 awards a year.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: University admission application marking interest in the Belt and Road Scholarship, One-page statement on why you deserve it and your post-graduation plans, CV with supporting certificates, Four short paragraphs: academics, contribution to society, leadership and communication, interest in Hong Kong.
Apply directly on the official website: https://studyinhongkong.edu.hk/en/hong-kong-education/scholarships.php. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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