The HKJC Scholarship Scheme

  • one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarship schemes in Hong Kong for outstanding local and Mainland students
  • to offer them a full scholarship covering tuition fee, educational expenses and living costs
  • to encourage the spirit of community service

Aim of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme

Established in 1998/99, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme aims to encourage gifted and academically outstanding local and Mainland students to pursue undergraduate studies in Hong Kong.

Number of Scholarships

The Scholarship Scheme provides an average of 27 scholarships each year, 19 for Hong Kong students and 8 for Mainland students who are formally offered places by the UGC-funded or public-funded institutions as listed below:

City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Value and Tenure of Scholarships

The value of each scholarship covers tuition fee, educational expenses and living costs in full, estimated at about $290,000 for three years. The scholarship is offered on an annual renewable basis and is tenable for a period of up to three years, subject to continued outstanding academic performance.

Eligibility Criteria

Local students should:

  • have resided in Hong Kong continuously for three consecutive years immediately prior to the commencement of their undergraduate studies;
  • have high standard of academic performance in recognised public examinations;
  • be proficient in Chinese (including Putonghua) and English languages;
  • possess leadership qualities as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities and/or community services; and
  • fulfil all application procedures as required by the institutions that they are attending

Mainland students should:

  • achieve excellent results, including English Language, in the National College Entrance Examination in the Mainland;
  • be offered a place by the institutions of their choice and have completed the preparatory year of studies either in Hong Kong or in the Mainland;
  • possess leadership qualities as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities and/or community services; and
  • fulfil all application procedures as required by the institutions that they are attending

Application Procedures

Applicants should make enquiries and apply directly through the institution that they are attending in September/October each year. Shortlisted candidates from each institution will be required to attend an interview at The Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Sources of Further Information

Enquiries should be made to:

1 The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
Charities Department
Telephone: 2966 7258
   
2 City University of Hong Kong
Student Development Services
Telephone: 2788 8105
Email: sopuyee@cityu.edu.hk
   
3 Hong Kong Baptist University
Academic Registry
Telephone: 3411 7947
Email: ugs@hkbu.edu.hk
   
4 Lingnan University
Student Services Centre
Telephone: 2616 7308
Email: youngwc@ln.edu.hk
   
5 The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Telephone: 2609 7209
Email: sfas@cuhk.edu.hk
   
6 The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Student Affairs Office
Telephone: 2948 6720
Email: saoemail@ied.edu.hk
   
7 The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Student Affairs Office
Telephone: 2766 6794
Email: safaship@inet.polyu.edu.hk
   
8 The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Student Affairs Office
Telephone: 2358 6663
Email: saobox@ust.hk
   
9 The University of Hong Kong
Academic Services, The Registry
Telephone: 2859 2442
Email: awards@reg.hku.hk
   
10 The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Academic Services Office
Telephone: 2584 8579
Email: aso@mail.hkapa.edu

The Jockey Club Scholars Alumni Association

All successful applicants under the Scholarship Scheme will be named Jockey Club Scholars. They are expected to contribute significantly to the community, both during and upon completion of their studies.

The Jockey Club Scholars Alumni Association was established with the guidance and support of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. It aims to foster the bonds and friendship among scholars and promote the spirit of service to the Hong Kong community.

The Association is operated by an Executive Committee. Over the past years, the Association has organised a number of activities and training workshops for its members, including community services to serve the elderly, single-parent families, young people at risk, new arrivals and disabled children.

For their event details, please browse the Association's website.

Presentation of Awards

A presentation ceremony is held in March each year. The Vice-Chancellor/President or their representatives from each of the universities/institutions accompany their students to receive the awards from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.

Graduation Dinner

A graduation dinner is held in November/December each year to celebrate the graduation of Jockey Club Scholars from their respective universities. Guests of the past graduation celebration dinners have included Mr Tung Chee Hwa, the former HKSAR Chief Executive; Mrs Anson Chan, the former Chief Secretary for Administration; Mr Po Chung, Chairman Emeritus of DHL International Limited; Ms Marjorie Yang, Chairman and CEO of Esquel Group; and Sir Yang Ti-Liang, former Chief Justice. These well known leaders have shared with the scholars their experience in community service and personal development.