PolyU Academic Scholarship for Local Students with HKDSE Qualification
Automatic entry scholarship for Hong Kong local students with HKDSE qualifications; up to HK$500,000 (Presidential) for those with Level 5** in 6 HKDSE subjects.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Presidential: HK$500,000 total (renewable); Tier 1: renewable full-tuition + HK$60,000/yr; Tier 2: one-off full-tuition + HK$15,000; Tier 3: one-off full-tuition; Tier 4: one-off half-tuition. Plus exchange scholarships up to HK$110,000 (Presidential) or HK$30,000.
Eligible applicants
Hong Kong local students taking HKDSE at first attempt (not available to international students)
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Overview
PolyU Academic Scholarship for Local Students with HKDSE Qualification 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.
- University admissionMust be admitted to PolyU full-time Bachelor's Degree scheme.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition scholarship (multiple tiers based on HKDSE results)
Included
Annual allowance (top tiers, renewable)
May be included
One-off exchange scholarship
Included
URIS scholarship eligibility
May be included
Presidential: HK$500,000 total (renewable); Tier 1: renewable full-tuition + HK$60,000/yr; Tier 2: one-off full-tuition + HK$15,000; Tier 3: one-off full-tuition; Tier 4: one-off half-tuition. Plus exchange scholarships up to HK$110,000 (Presidential) or 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 — those who do not require a student visa to study in Hong Kong. Not available to international students.
- International eligibility
- This scholarship is exclusively for Hong Kong local students. International students and mainland Chinese students are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- HKDSE Level 5** in 2–6 subjects (determines scholarship tier); first attempt only.
- 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 (those who do not require a student visa to study in HK) taking HKDSE examinations at first attempt. International students are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
Applicant profile
- Hong Kong local students taking HKDSE at first attempt (not available to international students)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Hong Kong local students (those who do not require a student visa to study in HK) taking HKDSE examinations at first attempt. International students are NOT eligible for this scholarship.
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 for local admission through JUPAS (Joint University Programmes Admissions System) with HKDSE qualification.
- 2
No separate scholarship application needed — automatically assessed at admission.
- 3
Scholarship communicated with admission offer.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; 2027/28 cycle upcoming (subject to approval). Automatically assessed at admission for local HKDSE students.
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.