HKUST Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship
HKUST scholarship for HK JUPAS female students in Science/Engineering with Level 5** in HKDSE; HKD10,000–20,000/yr (renewable). Local HK students only.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
HKD10,000 to HKD20,000 per academic year (renewable). Total scholarship does not exceed full tuition + HKD60,000 allowance/yr limit.
Eligible applicants
Hong Kong local female JUPAS students in Science or Engineering at HKUST with Level 5** HKDSE (not for international students)
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Overview
HKUST Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) 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.
What this scholarship covers
Annual scholarship HKD10,000–20,000 (renewable)
Included
Plus University Admissions Scholarship Scheme for HKDSE Holders
Included
HKD10,000 to HKD20,000 per academic year (renewable). Total scholarship does not exceed full tuition + HKD60,000 allowance/yr limit. 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
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Hong Kong local female JUPAS students ONLY. NOT available to international students.
- International eligibility
- NOT available to international students. This scholarship is exclusively for Hong Kong local female students applying through JUPAS (HKDSE track).
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- HKDSE Level 5** in at least one Category A subject.
- 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
- Fields
- Science · Engineering · Interdisciplinary Programs
- Universities
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) — School of Science, Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Programs
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Female Hong Kong local HKDSE students (JUPAS applicants) with Level 5** in at least one Category A subject, applying to HKUST's School of Science, School of Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Programs Office. NOT for international students.
Applicant profile
- Hong Kong local female JUPAS students in Science or Engineering at HKUST with Level 5** HKDSE (not for international students)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Female Hong Kong local HKDSE students (JUPAS applicants) with Level 5** in at least one Category A subject, applying to HKUST's School of Science, School of Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Programs Office. NOT for international students.
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
- Scholarship application form
How to apply
- 1
Apply to HKUST through JUPAS for School of Science, Engineering, or Interdisciplinary Programs.
- 2
No separate WISE Scholarship application needed.
- 3
Must demonstrate HKDSE Level 5** in at least one Category A subject.
- 4
HKUST identifies qualifying female JUPAS students and contacts them directly.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; identified by HKUST from JUPAS pool. 2026/27 cycle complete. 2027/28 upcoming.
Confirm the current dates 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?
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.