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PolyU Academic Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students with IB / GCE A-Level / IAL

Automatic entry scholarship for non-local (international) PolyU students with IB Diploma, GCE A-Level or IAL qualifications; full tuition + up to HK$70,000 annual allowance, renewable.

Am I eligible?
🇭🇰 Hong KongThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

At a glance

Study level

Undergraduate

Destination

Hong Kong

Funding

Renewable full-tuition scholarship + annual allowance of up to HK$70,000 (renewable) + one-off exchange scholarship of HK$30,000 + eligibility for URIS scholarship of up to HK$50,000.

Eligible applicants

Non-local students at PolyU with IB Diploma / GCE A-Level / IAL qualifications

Photo: Ralf Roletschek, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

PolyU Academic Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students with IB / GCE A-Level / IAL is offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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.

  1. University admissionMust be admitted to a full-time Bachelor's Degree programme at PolyU as a non-local student.

What this scholarship covers

Full-tuition waiver (renewable)

Included

Annual allowance up to HK$70,000 (renewable)

Included

One-off exchange scholarship HK$30,000

Included

Eligibility for URIS scholarship up to HK$50,000

May be included

Renewable full-tuition scholarship + annual allowance of up to HK$70,000 (renewable) + one-off exchange scholarship of HK$30,000 + eligibility for URIS scholarship of up to HK$50,000. 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

Check official criteria

International students

Conditional

Domestic students

No

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 11, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Must be a non-local student (international or Chinese mainland). Students who do not require a visa to study in HK (Hong Kong residents) are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
International eligibility
This scholarship is specifically for non-local (international and Chinese mainland) students. Hong Kong residents are not eligible.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Must meet PolyU General Entrance Requirements; sitting IB Diploma, GCE A-Level, or IAL at first attempt.
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

Universities
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Countries
HK

Official eligibility summary

Non-local school leavers (students requiring a visa to study in Hong Kong, i.e. international and mainland Chinese students) taking IB Diploma, GCE A-Level, or International A-Level examinations at first attempt and meeting PolyU General Entrance Requirements.

Applicant profile

  • Non-local students at PolyU with IB Diploma / GCE A-Level / IAL qualifications

Study route

  • Undergraduate study in Hong Kong

Current-cycle criteria

  • Non-local school leavers (students requiring a visa to study in Hong Kong, i.e. international and mainland Chinese students) taking IB Diploma, GCE A-Level, or International A-Level examinations at first attempt and meeting PolyU General Entrance Requirements.

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
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Scholarship application form

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply to PolyU for full-time undergraduate programmes as a non-local student.

  2. 2

    No separate scholarship application is required — eligible students are automatically considered.

  3. 3

    Scholarship details are communicated with the admission offer.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Annual; automatically assessed at admission each year. 2026/27 cycle active. Applications for 2027/28 intake will be assessed during the next admissions round.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 11, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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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.