The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUKH) offers a range of admission scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students, awarded based on exceptional academic or non-academic achievements. There is no separate application process; the university will identify eligible students and inform them of their scholarship offers.
Scholarship Details
- Scholarship Value: Ranges from HK$5,000 to full tuition coverage.
- Renewability: Many scholarships are renewable for the normative period of the study program, subject to satisfactory academic progress.
- Additional Allowance: Some scholarships include an annual allowance of up to HK$45,000.
Eligibility Criteria
General Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications by September 1st of the admission year:
High School Qualifications:
- GCE-AL / International-AL: 3AL passes or 2AL+2AS passes, with specific subject requirements for different programs.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma.
- Other recognized non-local qualifications (e.g., SAT/ACT and AP Tests in the USA, UEC/STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, etc.).
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Post-secondary Qualifications:
- Completion of at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognized university.
- Completion of at least one year of study towards an associate degree/higher diploma or equivalent.
Mature Applicants:
- Aged 23 or above, demonstrating competence in a chosen field of study or exceptional ability in academic or professional fields.
Exceptional Achievements:
- Other notable achievements that merit admission.
Language Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. The minimum required scores for common English language tests are:
- IELTS: Overall Band Score of 6.0
- TOEFL (iBT): Total Score of 80
- SAT: 590 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- ACT: 23 in English Language Arts (ELA)
- GCSE / IGCSE / GCE-OL: Grade C / Grade 4
Programme-specific Requirements
Applicants must also meet the specific requirements for their chosen programs. For more details, please refer to the List of Programmes.
Selection Process
Applicants are evaluated based on their educational background, academic achievements, and non-academic accomplishments. Those invited for an interview will also be assessed based on their interview performance.
Important Dates
- Application Opens: September/October 2024
- Advance Offer Round Deadline: November 2024
- Regular Round Deadline: January 2025
- Extended Deadline: May 2025
Eligible students are encouraged to apply and take advantage of the opportunities provided by the scholarship programs, and to become part of the vibrant academic community.
