Outbound Exchange Scholarships
Outbound exchange scholarships donated by enthusiastic donors are established to encourage and reward students in pursuit of the University-subsidised Student Exchange Programme. Full-time UGC-funded undergraduate students who shall attend a semester-based student exchange programme (institutional/ college/ departmental level) are eligible to compete for the scholarships. Nominations shall be made by the respective College/School in April each year.
Except otherwise stated, generally, the selection criteria include:
- have achieved a CGPA of 3 or above in the last semester/term of study;
- have fulfilled the English language requirements for exchange programme using English as the medium of instruction or other language proficiency or special requirement as specified for the individual programme;
- have possessed promising attributes such as leadership potential, aspiration for advancement, etc.; and/or have participated in voluntary community service and have good conduct;
- have not previously participated in similar University-subsidized overseas exchange programmes; and
- priority will be given to those who have proven financial needs or have successfully applied for Government grants and loans.
The value of the scholarships ranges from HK$10,000@ to HK$48,000@, depending on the scholarship regulations and destination of exchange studies.
Eligible students who are nominated by their respective College/ School/ Department can submit their application in the Scholarship and Financial Aid (SFA) System under the following steps:
- Select "SFA Scholarship and Prize Nomination/ Application" menu from "Student Services" via AIMS
- Student Services (Tab) > SFA Scholarship and Prize Nomination/ Application > "Scholarships in support of Outbound Exchange Programmes" (SFA ID: 001520)
Outbound Exchange Scholarships available in the 2023/24 Academic Year:
- Alumni Giving Back Overseas Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001566)
- Austin Hughes Holdings Limited Taiwan Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001277)
- Bank of China (Hong Kong) Student Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001401)
- Chan Feng Men-ling & Chan Shuk-lin Overseas Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 000877)
- CHAN Hon Pun HON Yuk Yee Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001141)
- Chiang Chen Overseas Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 000095)
- Chong Chong Yip Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001252)
- CityU SF(MNT) Fund Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001459)
- Dr & Mrs YEUNG Kin Man Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001212)
- Dr John Chan Exchange Scholarships for Students of College of Business (SFA ID: 001383)
- Ella Cheong Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001453)
- Fang Brothers Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001404)
- Fung Scholarships (SFA ID: 001020)
- Herbalgy Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001081)
- Lee Foundation Overseas Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 000959)
- Lee Shau Kee Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001406)
- Mapletree Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001405)
- Mr & Mrs Lau Tat Chuen International Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001211)
- Rotary Club of New Territories Student Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001018)
- Shanghai Commercial Bank Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001586)
- Tan Siu Lin Foundation Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001080)
- The Lam & Lu Student Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001431)
- Wong To Yick Tong Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001104)
- Wong’s International Holdings Exchange Scholarship (SFA ID: 001171)
Further details on the outbound exchange scholarships can be referred to the award regulations under the Scholarship and Financial Aid (SFA) system via AIMS.