HKU Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship for President's Scholars
HKU's top HKDSE scholarship awarding up to HK$1,000,000 (full tuition + study abroad) to incoming students with Level 5** in 6 or more HKDSE subjects. No application needed — automatically considered through HKDSE admissions.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Major entrance scholarships can cover tuition and additional enrichment; faculty awards vary
Eligible applicants
HKDSE candidates admitted to HKU with Level 5** in 6+ subjects (2026 sitting, non-repeater)
Photo: Chong Fat, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
HKU Undergraduate Entrance Scholarship for President's Scholars is offered by The University of Hong Kong for Undergraduate study in Hong Kong. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Major entrance scholarships can cover tuition and additional enrichment; faculty awards vary
May be included
Exact coverage and exclusions depend on the current official call
May be included
Major entrance scholarships can cover tuition and additional enrichment; faculty awards vary. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Local and non-local; scholarship-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Level 5** in 6 or more HKDSE subjects (one sitting, 2026 exam, non-repeater). Must fulfil minimum University Entrance Requirements.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Hong Kong
Official eligibility summary
Admission, academic merit, nationality/qualification or faculty eligibility varies
Applicant profile
- HKDSE candidates admitted to HKU with Level 5** in 6+ subjects (2026 sitting, non-repeater)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Admission, academic merit, nationality/qualification or faculty eligibility varies
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Open the official programme page linked below.
- 2
Confirm the current eligibility, funding, and deadline.
- 3
Prepare the documents requested for your study level and applicant group.
- 4
Apply through the provider’s official route.
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026/27–2027 entry
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The University of Hong Kong
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.