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 March/ April each year and are designed to support students participating in outbound exchange programmes in the following academic 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 Hong Kong and China Gas Exchange Scholarships (SFA ID: 001647)
• 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.