HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2024/25

The Scholarship is open to non-final-year full-time local undergraduates of approved study programmes in the University.

Aim of the award
To support outstanding students to study at a renowned overseas university (see Attachment A) for one semester or one academic year in 2024/25.

Value of award
The maximum amount of each award is HK$300,000*.

Eligibility
♦ Hong Kong permanent residents with the right of abode in Hong Kong;
♦ Preferred minimum CGPA score of 3.7 or top 3% of class/department at the time of application/nomination AND by the end of Semester A of 2023/24 academic year;
♦ ^A minimum total TOEFL score of 90 (Internet-based test) with scores for individual sections not lower than 22 on listening, 17 on writing, 21 on reading, and 21 on speaking; or a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5, with no components below 6.0.

♦ Demonstrating a well-rounded profile, showcasing involvment in extra-curricular and community activities;
♦ No extensive experience of living or studying overseas;
♦ Strong financial needs.

Application method
♦ Eligible students may either (1) approach their respective academic departments for nominations (nomination deadline: 20 Dec 2023, 12:00noon) or (2) submit their applications individually (submission deadline: 22 Dec 2023, 12:00noon).
♦ For indvidual application, each applicant should submit a full set of completed documents in ONE pdf file on or before 12:00noon, 22 Dec 2023 (Friday) via email to Miss Ling (wcling@cityu.edu.hk) of Student Development Services, including:
   i. Application Form
   ii. Transcript
   iii. Valid Result Report of TOEFL or IELTS
   iv. Personal Essay
   v. Recommendation from academic department (by nomination)

Late application/nomination will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews in-person by mid-January 2024 (CityU panel) and April 2024 (HSBC panel) respectively.

Information Session
Date: 8 November 2023 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30 - 4:30pm
Venue: R6052 (6/F, BOC Complex)
Please register via CRESDA

Details of the Scholarship Scheme can be found below:
Application Form

*The Scholarship can cover (1) tuition fees and mandatory college fees, (2) a minimum economy return airfare, (3) reasonable room and board costs, books, a small portion of living expenses and visa application fees. Please refer to Attachment C for details.

^This requirement is irrespective of the admission requirement of the intended overseas universities. All tests must have been taken on 12 February 2022 or later. Test results will have to be ready by the time of nomination/ application.

Enquiries
Email: wcling@cityu.edu.hk
Telephone: 3442 5604 (Miss Ling)