PolyU Academic Scholarship for Local Students with GCE A-Level / IAL Qualifications
Automatic entry scholarship for Hong Kong local students with GCE A-Level or IAL qualifications at PolyU; full tuition + HK$60,000/yr for students with 5A*.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Presidential (5A*): renewable full-tuition + HK$60,000/yr. Tier 1 (4A*): renewable full-tuition + HK$15,000/yr. Tier 2 (3A*): renewable full-tuition. Plus one-off exchange scholarship HK$30,000.
Eligible applicants
Hong Kong local students with GCE A-Level / IAL qualifications (not international students)
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Overview
PolyU Academic Scholarship for Local Students with GCE A-Level / IAL Qualifications 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.
What this scholarship covers
Full-tuition scholarship (renewable for top tiers)
Included
Annual allowance (Presidential and Tier 1)
May be included
One-off exchange scholarship HK$30,000
Included
URIS scholarship eligibility
May be included
Presidential (5A*): renewable full-tuition + HK$60,000/yr. Tier 1 (4A*): renewable full-tuition + HK$15,000/yr. Tier 2 (3A*): renewable full-tuition. Plus one-off exchange scholarship HK$30,000. 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
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Hong Kong local students only. International students are NOT eligible.
- International eligibility
- NOT available to international students. This scholarship is for HK local students with GCE A-Level/IAL qualifications. International students with GCE A-Level/IAL should apply for the Non-Local Entry Scholarship instead.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- GCE A-Level: 3–5 A* grades (excluding Chinese subject) determines scholarship tier.
- 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
Hong Kong local students (no student visa required for HK) taking GCE A-Level or International A-Level examinations at first attempt at PolyU. NOT available to international students.
Applicant profile
- Hong Kong local students with GCE A-Level / IAL qualifications (not international students)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Hong Kong local students (no student visa required for HK) taking GCE A-Level or International A-Level examinations at first attempt at PolyU. NOT available to 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 PolyU as a local HK student with GCE A-Level / IAL qualifications.
- 2
No separate scholarship application — automatically assessed at admission.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; 2027/28 cycle upcoming (subject to approval). Automatically assessed at admission.
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
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.