HKUST Student Athletes Admissions Scheme Scholarship
HKUST scholarship for elite student athletes; up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable) with special admissions consideration. Deadline: Nov 25, 2026 (international track).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable) plus favorable admissions consideration.
Eligible applicants
Elite student athletes applying to HKUST (primarily local HK athletes; international athletes may apply through BAAS)
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Overview
HKUST Student Athletes Admissions Scheme Scholarship is offered by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 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.
- SAAS application formRequired
- Sporting achievement recordsRequired
- School recommendation letterRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition + HKD65,000/yr sports scholarship (renewable)
May be included
Special admissions consideration (bonus score for JUPAS)
Included
Up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable) plus favorable admissions consideration. 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
- Primarily for Hong Kong local students, but international applicants are also accepted. HKUST recommends international athletes consider BAAS if they have multiple areas of excellence.
- International eligibility
- International students may apply for SAAS via the non-JUPAS track (deadline Nov 25, 2026). However, HKUST's FAQ recommends that international athletes with broader achievements consider BAAS instead.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipRequired
- Must demonstrate elite-level sporting achievement, recommended by school or sporting body.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Elite student athletes (mainly local Hong Kong) who can demonstrate outstanding sporting achievement and meet HKUST admissions requirements. International students with elite sports achievement can apply via SAAS or through BAAS.
Applicant profile
- Elite student athletes applying to HKUST (primarily local HK athletes; international athletes may apply through BAAS)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Elite student athletes (mainly local Hong Kong) who can demonstrate outstanding sporting achievement and meet HKUST admissions requirements. International students with elite sports achievement can apply via SAAS or through BAAS.
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
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Visit join.hkust.edu.hk/saas and review eligibility requirements.
- 2
Submit your SAAS application via the online portal.
- 3
For international/non-JUPAS applicants, apply by November 25, 2026.
- 4
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
- 5
SAAS offers and scholarship notifications released by April 2027.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual. 2026/27 cycle applications open Early Oct 2026. International track deadline: November 25, 2026. JUPAS (local) track deadline: Early January 2027.
The listed deadline is November 25, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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?
The listed deadline is November 25, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.