The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships – Undergraduate Scholarship

To be eligible for the Scholarship, applicants must:

• Be a permanent resident of the HKSAR or a citizen of the People’s Republic of China;

• Be a full-time first-year or second-year student studying their first undergraduate degree;

• Have a high standard of academic performance [see note 1]:

- First-year applicants must demonstrate academic excellence in DSE or another recognised entry qualification. If selected, the scholarship will be offered on the condition that the student has attained a cumulative GPA of 3.50 [see note 2] at the end of the first term or is ranked among top 10 percent in class3 ;

- Second-year applicants must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.50 [see note 2] at the time of application or be ranked among top 10 percent in class;

• Have proficiency in written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua) and English; and

• Provide proofs for their special educational needs, if applicable.

[Note 1] Considering the additional challenges that may be faced by SEN students, special accommodation may be made in the assessment process including the application of a corresponding set of academic performance requirements:

• Scholarship may be offered to first-year applicants on the condition that the student will achieve 70% of the maximum GPA achievable under the study programme. For instance, the minimum GPA required is 2.80 (out of possible GPA of 4.00) and 3.00 (out of possible GPA of 4.30).

• Second-year applicants must have attained a cumulative GPA of 2.80 (out of possible GPA of 4.0) or 3.00 (out of possible GPA of 4.30).

[Note 2] Applicants with outstanding achievements or exceptional leadership qualities but with a lower GPA of 3.30 or above, or a lower class rank (among top 15 percent) may also be considered. Evidence of these qualities, which are subject to examination by the JC Talent Development Secretariat, may include but not limited to awards, prizes, or other forms of recognition/ credentials for demonstrating leadership in projects that benefit the community or other outstanding achievements.