Scholarships / Awards for Postgraduate Students
Scholarships / Awards for Postgraduate Students:
| No. | Name | Descriptions/ Eligibility | No. of Recipients | Amount per Recipient | Application Method |
# | Belt and Road Scholarship (Research Postgraduate) | Outstanding first-year non-local students from any B&R countries who are enrolled in full-time publicly-funded research postgraduate degree programmes in Hong Kong. The scholarship will be tenable for the normal duration of the study programme concerned and renewable annually subject to satisfactory academic performance of the recipients. For details, please click here. | Up to 25 in Hong Kong | Cover full tuition fee | by university nomination (requires external competition) |
# | Dr. Stephen Chan Sacred Music Scholarship | A full time associate degree student/undergraduate/postgraduate who has actively participated in music related activities at the Chaplian’s Office. The student should also have outstanding achievements in music courses within or outside of HKBU. | 1 | Around HK$5,000 | by Chaplain’s nomination |
# | Dr. Wu Yee Sun Memorial Scholarship Fund | Local RPG students with outstanding academic performance and financial needs | 3 | Around HK$45,000 | by department nomination |
# | Dr. Yeung Wing On and Ms. Esther Wong May Wai Scholarship | Local undergraduate or postgraduate student with financial needs, who have a good academic standing (a latest cGPA of 3.0 or above), demonstrate strong passion for and great commitment to social work. | 1 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Eden & Ling Kwok Scholarship 郭中鄭齡獎學金 | A full-time postgraduate or undergraduate student with disabilities, good academic standing and financial needs. | 1 | HK$4,000 | by university nomination |
# | ‘For Our Future’ Scholarship | Local full-time master students (excluding PhD) with good academic achievements. | Not fixed | HK$50,000 | open application in October *individual application needed |
# | Hong Kong Association of University Women Postgraduate Scholarship | Full-time female students who have achieved outstanding academic results. Competition with students from other tertiary institutions is required. | no fixed quota | HK$20,000 | open application in October *individual application needed |
# | Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarship | Local full-time RPG student who has made good progress in his/her research studies in the previous academic year. Financial needs will also be considered. | 1 | HK$8,000 | by department nomination |
# | Madam Hui Tang Shing Yan Fellowship | RPG students with good academic performance and good conduct. | 2 | Around HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowship | Research postgraduate students (HK permenant residents, at least 7 years of education in HK) who have high standards of academic achievements and intellectual qualities, and possess leadership qualities as demonstrated in extracurricular activities/community services, and whose research should be important to the development of HK. Recipients need to work in Hong Kong for a period of time after graduation. Competition with students from other tertiary institutions is required. | max. 1 | HK$50,000 | open application in September *individual application needed |
# | Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme | Local students pursuing designated taught postgraduate programmes. For more details, please refer to the AR website. | 119 for 2024/25 intake | Up to HK$120,000 | by university nomination |
# | The C I Stapleton Scholarship | Full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students from the Diocesan Boys’ School (“DBS”), the Diocesan Girls’ School (“DGS”) or any school of the English Schools Foundation (“ESF”) with outstanding academic achievements. Awardees’ age must be 25 or below. Preference would be given to students with greater financial need. | 2 | HK$50,000 | by university nomination |
# | The Zubin Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships for Ethnic Minorities | Local ethnic minority (EM) students who are admitted to the first year of a taught postgraduate programme in a Hong Kong university and have demonstrated commitment to community service. | 5-7 | Cover full tuition fees and provide annual stipend & mentoring | Open application in July *individual application needed |
# | University of Shanghai John Yuen Memorial Scholarship | RPG Students with good academic performance, good conduct and financial needs. | 2 | Around HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | Wai Tak Land Investment & Loan Co., Ltd. Research Scholarship | RPG students with outstanding academic performance. | 2 | Around HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
Faculty of Arts | |||||
# | Action Learning & Summer Internship | Supporting full-time students of the Chinese Department to make use of their semester breaks and involve themselves in co-curricula activities. The students may design their own activities, through which they may develop their interest and capability. | no fixed quota | Total annual sum: HK$50,000 | open application for students of the Chinese Department |
# | Admission Scholarship for Outstanding Students of MA Language Studies (MALS) | Incoming MA in Language Studies students who (1) obtained first or second upper honours classification from their first degrees, which must be relevant to language studies (linguistics, translation, English language & literature, etc.); (2) are graduates of the UGC-funded HKBU Bachelor of Arts programmes; or (3) have excellent academic record in mainland universities and good TEM8 (Test for English Major - Level 8) result. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Dr. Catherine Chan Scholarship | Local full-time postgraduate student of the M.A. in Translation and Bilingual Communication who has achieved the highest cGPA of at least 3.50 in the previous academic year. | 1 | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Exchange Scholarships for Research Postgraduate Students | The objective is to encourage research postgraduate students of the Chinese Department who have financial needs to study in a non-local institution, so as to broaden their horizons. | 1 | HK$5,000 to HK$10,000, depending on the location of the target institution | by nomination from the Chinese Department |
# | HKBU Friends Scholarship | Local students who have met the admission requirements to the MALCS programme, and once attended an HKBU-affiliated institution at the primary, secondary or tertiary level. | 5 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | International Student Scholarship Scheme of MA in Language Studies (MALS) | Outstanding incoming Master of Arts in Language Studies international students. | no fixed quota | 15% to 100% of the total tuition fee | by department nomination |
# | MA in Language Studies (MALS) Dissertation Excellence Prize | The best five dissertations that score at or above "A-" grade. | 5 | HK$10,000 ("A-" grade), HK$15,000 ("A grade") | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme Entrance Student Scholarship (Local Students) | Outstanding local students who fulfill admission requirements and have excellent academic performance | 1 | HK$30,000 | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme Entrance Student Scholarship (Non-local Students) | Outstanding non-local students who fulfill admission requirements and have excellent academic performance | 1 | HK$30,000 | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme International Student Scholarship | Outstanding non-Chinese international student who meet the basic admission requirements of the Programme with good academic record. | 1 | HK$50,000 | by department selection |
# | MA in Chinese Literature, Language & Culture Programme Academic Performance Scholarship | Outstanding Year 2 part-time students who have completed the programme and fulfilled the graduation requirement in the academic year. Assessment will be conducted at the end of every academic year (i.e., in late July to mid-August). According to the students’ final academic result, the scholarships are awarded to the first four students whose cumulative GPA (cGPA) has reached or exceeded 3.67. | 4 | one-half of the yearly tuition fee, each are awarded annually | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Excellent Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the second highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Good Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the third highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$3,000 to HK$7,000 | by department nomination |
# | MALCS Performance and Multimedia Creativity Award | Outstanding students from the MALCS programme who can demonstrate outstanding creativity, multimodal, expressions, and/or performance. | Not fixed | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Martha PY Cheung Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding PhD Entrants | An outstanding PhD entrant (priority is given to non-HKPFS student) pursuing research in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies. | 1 | HK$25,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Martha PY Cheung Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding PhD Progress | An outstanding PhD student undergoing Candidature Confirmation in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies. | 1 | HK$25,000 | by department nomination |
# | Research Postgraduate Student Incentive Award | Full-time research student (PhD and MPhil) who has published an article in a refereed journal (not necessary at a top-tier journal). | No fixed quota | HK$2,000 | open application for research postgraduate students of the Faculty of Arts |
# | Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers provided by Education Bureau | Year 1 freshmen who are pursuing English+PDGE/English Education degree programmes, or university graduates who are going to study PGDE. Both local and non local students can apply. The scholarship is to be renewed yearly until the students complete their study. | no fixed quota | HK$50,000 (for local students) / HK$80,000 (for non-local students) per year | external application in July/ August |
# | Service to Hong Kong Admission Scholarship of MA in Language Studies (MALS) | . All applicants of MALS regardless of race, nationality, gender, political view, or any other irrelevant parameter and have outstanding record of contribution in relation to service to Hong Kong. | no fixed quota | range from 15%-100% of the tuition | by department selection |
# | Yu Ying Shih Incentive Awards | Postgraduate students in Chinese Language & Literature Dept who have published articles in first-tier academic journals as classified in the Department Publication List | no fixed quota | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
School of Business | |||||
# | ACCA Hong Kong Scholarships | Students who have outstanding academic performance and eagerness in registering with ACCA within one year after the scholarship is awarded. | 6 | fee waiver that covers the ACCA registration fee/ annual subscription fees/ exemption fees/ examination fees | by department nomination |
# | China Daily Scholarship for MScBM Students | For full-time MScBM students who have outstanding academic performance contributions to the Programme/University and active participation in community services. The selection will be based on the following assessment criteria and weighting : a) Academic performance (30%) b) Contributions to the class / programme / university (30%) c) Community services and other achievements (40%). | 2 | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | CPA Australia Distinction Award | Postgraduate student undertaking the Master of Accountancy who has interests in the CPA Australia qualification. The Award shall not be held concurrently with any scholarship offered by other accounting professional bodies. | 1 | Member Entry Assessment waiver, 1 year free Associate Member subscription and enrolment fee waiver for 1 CPA Program Exam | by department nomination |
# | DBA Distinction Scholarship | Students of DBA who attained a cumulative GPA of 3.67 or above at graduation, have no course grade below B-, have not repeated any courses (subject to the same conditions applied to the Distinction academic standing) and can graduate within four years without suspension. | no fixed quota | HK$6,000 | by department nomination |
# | Dean’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship | For each research postgraduate student who will publish in “A-” or above journal (as defined in the BUS Journal list) in an academic year. | not fixed | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Diversity Contribution Scholarship for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | New entrants who can enhance the diversity of the programme based on their international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents. | no fixed quota | Half tuition waiver to full tuition waiver | by department nomination |
# | Diversity Contribution Scholarship for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | New entrants who can enhance the diversity of the programme. Applicants are assessed on a broad range of criteria, including international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents. | no fixed quota | Half tuition waiver to full tuition waiver | by department nomination |
# | ECON84 Outstanding Scholarship | Students who have achieved outstanding academic performance at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
| # | Vintech International Talent Scholarship VinTech 國際人才奬學金 | Full-time and part-time international students of the Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) programme under the School of Business with a minimum cGPA of 3.20 or above after the first semester of 2024-25. Preference will be given to students from South Asia. | 2 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship / Young Talent Scholarship for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | Full time students with outstanding academic backgrounds and public examination results. | no fixed quota | HK$20,000 to HK$80,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship / Young Talent Scholarship for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | Full-time students with outstanding academic performance and/or public examination results. | no fixed quota | HK$5,000 to HK$50,000 | by department nomination |
# | Excellence Academic Performance Award for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | Student(s) who obtained the highest cGPA in the class will be awarded at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Excellence Academic Performance Award for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | Student(s) who obtained the highest cGPA in the class will be awarded at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Graduation Distinction Award | Students of MBA or Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) who have attained an overall cumulative GPA of 3.67 to 4.00 at graduation (subject to the same conditions applied to the Distinction academic standing, i.e. no repeated courses and no course grade below B-) | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | HKBU Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Scholarship | Student must be a BGS member who demonstrates excellence in academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and with good character and fulfills the following requirement: – has achieved the highest cumulative GPA (in taught postgraduate programme) in the preceding academic semester immediately following his/her admission as a BGS member | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | HKCGI Foundation Scholarship | Best student in the MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance programme respectively. | 1 | HK$10,000 | by school nomination |
# | HKCGI Foundation Subject Prize | Best MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance student in “Corporate Governance & Risk Management”. | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) “Westin Scholar Book Award” | Eligible students should get a minimum grade of A for their Individual Assignment undertaken in, “FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and RegTech” at the MSc in Finance (Fintech & Financial Analytics) and the projects must address an issue of Cybersecurity and/or Privacy. | 2 | - USD 1,000 Cash Award | by department nomination |
# | International Postgraduate Scholarships | Outstanding international students who applied for one of the applicable full-time (1 Year) taught postgraduate programmes (i.e., MSc in Business Management, MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance, MSc in Applied Economics; MSc in Corporate Governance and Directorship, or Master of Accountancy). | no fixed quota | Full tuition waiver and HK$100,000 living allowance | by School nomination |
# | MScBM Diversity Contribution Scholarship | Full-time class students who can enhance the diversity of the Programme. Candidates will be assessed on a combination of factors including international exposure, cultural experience, overseas education, work experiences, special achievement and talents. | HK$50,000 to full tuition waiver | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | MScBM Entrance Award | Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) full-time class students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, interview performance, records of extracurricular and community activities as well as financial needs. | no fixed quota | Up to HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | MScMCE Outstanding Academic Performance Award | Up to 10 scholarships will be granted to applicants with outstanding academic performance, depending on qualifications. | max. 10 | vary | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Applied Economics Distinction Scholarship | Students who have achieved outstanding academic performance at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Applied Economics Entrance Scholarship | Students with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Outstanding Achievement Award for MBA students | MBA graduates who have developed excellence in scholastic performance, managerial skills, leadership ability, social responsibility, and commitment and contribution to the programme, the University, the business community and society. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Postgraduate Research Scholarship | For each research postgraduate student who will publish in “B+” journal (as defined in the BUS Journal list) in an academic year. | not fixed | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | SlowMist Cybersecurity Award for the Best Individual Cybersecurity Project on FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Regtech | Eligible students should get a minimum grade of A for their Individual Assignment undertaken in, “FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and RegTech” at the MSc in Finance (Fintech & Financial Analytics) and the projects must address an issue of Cybersecurity. | 1 | USD 4,000 | by department nomination |
# | Zhou Wenting Emma Scholarship | Outstanding Master of Science in Business Management students with GPA of 3.50 or above in Semester 1 and 2, who also have outstanding records of extra-curricular activities or services to the School/Programme. Awardees cannot concurrently receive other scholarships from the University. | 2 | HK$10,000 | by school nomination |
School of Chinese Medicine | |||||
# | Dr. & Mrs. Hung Hin Shiu Chinese Medicine Postgraduate Scholarship | Outstanding BCM and BPharm students pursuing postgraduate degrees, renewable for 2 years subject to the student’s achievement of good results. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | up to HK$150,000 | open application for undergraduate students in the School of Chinese Medicine pursing postgraduate studies |
# | Lee Chan Yuet Ming Memorial Scholarship for Chinese Medicine Postgraduate | Local Chinese Medicine Research Postgraduate Students with outstanding academic performance and contribution in research | Up to 2 | HK$5,000 | by school nomination |
# | Scholarships for Taught Postgraduate Programmes in the School of Chinese Medicine | In each semester for full- time students or academic year for part- (1) (a) the semester GPA is between 3.50 and 4.0 for full-time students or the year GPA is between 3.50 and 4.0 for part-time students; or (1) (b) the semester GPA is between 3.30 and 3.49 for full-time students or the year GPA is between 3.30 and 3.49 for part-time students; (2) no grade is lower than B-; Notes:
| no fixed quota | HK$10,000 for (a), HK$5,000 for (b) | by school nomination |
School of Communication | |||||
# | Academic Achievement Award (for research postgraduate students) | Students who study in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes of the School of Communication with outstanding academic achievements. The awardee(s) should not hold any other scholarships concurrently in the same academic year. | 1 | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Commercial Radio 50th Anniversary Scholarship | Year 2 or above undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing a career in journalism and media. The recipients will be chosen on the basis of their academic excellence, strong leadership abilities, extensive general knowledge, high civic mindedness and excellent communication skills. | 10 to 12 | Around HK$20,000 | open application for students of School of Communication |
# | Merit-based scholarship scheme for MA in International Journalism Studies program | Awards will be made on the basis of grade point average (GPA). | no fixed quota | HK$20,000, HK$15,000 or HK$10,000, depending on the academic performance of individual student. | by department nomination |
# | The Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship for MA in International Journalism Studies programme | MAIJS students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia with good academic performance. For details, please click here. | 2 | Full tuition fee (half by Hinrich, half by MAIJS) | open application for MAIJS students from specified Asian Countries |
| # | Diversity Promotion Scholarship | Full-time or part-time international TPG students who can enhance the diversity of the programme. Applicants are assessed on a broad range of criteria, including international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievements, and unique talents. | Max. of 2 per programme | Full tuition waiver | by Programme selection |
Faculty of Arts | |||||
# | Action Learning & Summer Internship | Supporting full-time students of the Chinese Department to make use of their semester breaks and involve themselves in co-curricula activities. The students may design their own activities, through which they may develop their interest and capability. | no fixed quota | Total annual sum: HK$50,000 | open application for students of the Chinese Department |
# | Admission Scholarship for Outstanding Students of MA Language Studies (MALS) | Incoming MA in Language Studies students who (1) obtained first or second upper honours classification from their first degrees, which must be relevant to language studies (linguistics, translation, English language & literature, etc.); (2) are graduates of the UGC-funded HKBU Bachelor of Arts programmes; or (3) have excellent academic record in mainland universities and good TEM8 (Test for English Major - Level 8) result. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Dr. Catherine Chan Scholarship | Local full-time postgraduate student of the M.A. in Translation and Bilingual Communication who has achieved the highest cGPA of at least 3.50 in the previous academic year. | 1 | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Exchange Scholarships for Research Postgraduate Students | The objective is to encourage research postgraduate students of the Chinese Department who have financial needs to study in a non-local institution, so as to broaden their horizons. | 1 | HK$5,000 to HK$10,000, depending on the location of the target institution | by nomination from the Chinese Department |
# | HKBU Friends Scholarship | Local students who have met the admission requirements to the MALCS programme, and once attended an HKBU-affiliated institution at the primary, secondary or tertiary level. | 5 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | International Student Scholarship Scheme of MA in Language Studies (MALS) | Outstanding incoming Master of Arts in Language Studies international students. | no fixed quota | 15% to 100% of the total tuition fee | by department nomination |
# | MA in Language Studies (MALS) Dissertation Excellence Prize | The best five dissertations that score at or above "A-" grade. | 5 | HK$10,000 ("A-" grade), HK$15,000 ("A grade") | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme Entrance Student Scholarship (Local Students) | Outstanding local students who fulfill admission requirements and have excellent academic performance | 1 | HK$30,000 | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme Entrance Student Scholarship (Non-local Students) | Outstanding non-local students who fulfill admission requirements and have excellent academic performance | 1 | HK$30,000 | by department selection |
# | MATRAN Programme International Student Scholarship | Outstanding non-Chinese international student who meet the basic admission requirements of the Programme with good academic record. | 1 | HK$50,000 | by department selection |
# | MA in Chinese Literature, Language & Culture Programme Academic Performance Scholarship | Outstanding Year 2 part-time students who have completed the programme and fulfilled the graduation requirement in the academic year. Assessment will be conducted at the end of every academic year (i.e., in late July to mid-August). According to the students’ final academic result, the scholarships are awarded to the first four students whose cumulative GPA (cGPA) has reached or exceeded 3.67. | 4 | one-half of the yearly tuition fee, each are awarded annually | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Excellent Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the second highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Good Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the third highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | MA in Literary & Comparative Studies – Outstanding Academic Achievement Prize | Graduating student with the highest cGPA which should be 3.4 or above upon completion of the programme. | 1 | HK$3,000 to HK$7,000 | by department nomination |
# | MALCS Performance and Multimedia Creativity Award | Outstanding students from the MALCS programme who can demonstrate outstanding creativity, multimodal, expressions, and/or performance. | Not fixed | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Martha PY Cheung Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding PhD Entrants | An outstanding PhD entrant (priority is given to non-HKPFS student) pursuing research in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies. | 1 | HK$25,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Martha PY Cheung Memorial Scholarship for Outstanding PhD Progress | An outstanding PhD student undergoing Candidature Confirmation in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies. | 1 | HK$25,000 | by department nomination |
# | Research Postgraduate Student Incentive Award | Full-time research student (PhD and MPhil) who has published an article in a refereed journal (not necessary at a top-tier journal). | No fixed quota | HK$2,000 | open application for research postgraduate students of the Faculty of Arts |
# | Scholarship for Prospective English Teachers provided by Education Bureau | Year 1 freshmen who are pursuing English+PDGE/English Education degree programmes, or university graduates who are going to study PGDE. Both local and non local students can apply. The scholarship is to be renewed yearly until the students complete their study. | no fixed quota | HK$50,000 (for local students) / HK$80,000 (for non-local students) per year | external application in July/ August |
# | Service to Hong Kong Admission Scholarship of MA in Language Studies (MALS) | . All applicants of MALS regardless of race, nationality, gender, political view, or any other irrelevant parameter and have outstanding record of contribution in relation to service to Hong Kong. | no fixed quota | range from 15%-100% of the tuition | by department selection |
# | Yu Ying Shih Incentive Awards | Postgraduate students in Chinese Language & Literature Dept who have published articles in first-tier academic journals as classified in the Department Publication List | no fixed quota | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
School of Business | |||||
# | ACCA Hong Kong Scholarships | Students who have outstanding academic performance and eagerness in registering with ACCA within one year after the scholarship is awarded. | 6 | fee waiver that covers the ACCA registration fee/ annual subscription fees/ exemption fees/ examination fees | by department nomination |
# | China Daily Scholarship for MScBM Students | For full-time MScBM students who have outstanding academic performance contributions to the Programme/University and active participation in community services. The selection will be based on the following assessment criteria and weighting : a) Academic performance (30%) b) Contributions to the class / programme / university (30%) c) Community services and other achievements (40%). | 2 | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | CPA Australia Distinction Award | Postgraduate student undertaking the Master of Accountancy who has interests in the CPA Australia qualification. The Award shall not be held concurrently with any scholarship offered by other accounting professional bodies. | 1 | Member Entry Assessment waiver, 1 year free Associate Member subscription and enrolment fee waiver for 1 CPA Program Exam | by department nomination |
# | DBA Distinction Scholarship | Students of DBA who attained a cumulative GPA of 3.67 or above at graduation, have no course grade below B-, have not repeated any courses (subject to the same conditions applied to the Distinction academic standing) and can graduate within four years without suspension. | no fixed quota | HK$6,000 | by department nomination |
# | Dean’s Postgraduate Research Scholarship | For each research postgraduate student who will publish in “A-” or above journal (as defined in the BUS Journal list) in an academic year. | not fixed | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Diversity Contribution Scholarship for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | New entrants who can enhance the diversity of the programme based on their international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents. | no fixed quota | Half tuition waiver to full tuition waiver | by department nomination |
# | Diversity Contribution Scholarship for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | New entrants who can enhance the diversity of the programme. Applicants are assessed on a broad range of criteria, including international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents. | no fixed quota | Half tuition waiver to full tuition waiver | by department nomination |
# | ECON84 Outstanding Scholarship | Students who have achieved outstanding academic performance at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | VinTech International Talent Scholarship VinTech國際人才獎學金 | Full-time and part-time international students of the Master of Science (MSc) in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) programme under the School of Business with a minimum cGPA of 3.20 or above after the first semester of 2024-25. Preference will be given to students from South Asia. | 2 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship / Young Talent Scholarship for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | Full time students with outstanding academic backgrounds and public examination results. | no fixed quota | HK$20,000 to HK$80,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship / Young Talent Scholarship for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | Full-time students with outstanding academic performance and/or public examination results. | no fixed quota | HK$5,000 to HK$50,000 | by department nomination |
# | Excellence Academic Performance Award for MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance (MScAAF) | Student(s) who obtained the highest cGPA in the class will be awarded at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Excellence Academic Performance Award for MSc in Finance (FinTech & Financial Analytics) | Student(s) who obtained the highest cGPA in the class will be awarded at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Graduation Distinction Award | Students of MBA or Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) who have attained an overall cumulative GPA of 3.67 to 4.00 at graduation (subject to the same conditions applied to the Distinction academic standing, i.e. no repeated courses and no course grade below B-) | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | HKBU Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Scholarship | Student must be a BGS member who demonstrates excellence in academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and with good character and fulfills the following requirement: – has achieved the highest cumulative GPA (in taught postgraduate programme) in the preceding academic semester immediately following his/her admission as a BGS member | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | HKCGI Foundation Scholarship | Best student in the MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance programme respectively. | 1 | HK$10,000 | by school nomination |
# | HKCGI Foundation Subject Prize | Best MSc in Corporate Governance and Compliance student in “Corporate Governance & Risk Management”. | 1 | HK$3,000 | by department nomination |
# | International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) “Westin Scholar Book Award” | Eligible students should get a minimum grade of A for their Individual Assignment undertaken in, “FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and RegTech” at the MSc in Finance (Fintech & Financial Analytics) and the projects must address an issue of Cybersecurity and/or Privacy. | 2 | - USD 1,000 Cash Award | by department nomination |
# | International Postgraduate Scholarships | Outstanding international students who applied for one of the applicable full-time (1 Year) taught postgraduate programmes (i.e., MSc in Business Management, MSc in Applied Accounting & Finance, MSc in Applied Economics; MSc in Corporate Governance and Directorship, or Master of Accountancy). | no fixed quota | Full tuition waiver and HK$100,000 living allowance | by School nomination |
# | MScBM Diversity Contribution Scholarship | Full-time class students who can enhance the diversity of the Programme. Candidates will be assessed on a combination of factors including international exposure, cultural experience, overseas education, work experiences, special achievement and talents. | HK$50,000 to full tuition waiver | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | MScBM Entrance Award | Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) full-time class students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, interview performance, records of extracurricular and community activities as well as financial needs. | no fixed quota | Up to HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | MScMCE Outstanding Academic Performance Award | Up to 10 scholarships will be granted to applicants with outstanding academic performance, depending on qualifications. | max. 10 | vary | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Applied Economics Distinction Scholarship | Students who have achieved outstanding academic performance at the time of graduation. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Applied Economics Entrance Scholarship | Students with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Outstanding Achievement Award for MBA students | MBA graduates who have developed excellence in scholastic performance, managerial skills, leadership ability, social responsibility, and commitment and contribution to the programme, the University, the business community and society. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Postgraduate Research Scholarship | For each research postgraduate student who will publish in “B+” journal (as defined in the BUS Journal list) in an academic year. | not fixed | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | SlowMist Cybersecurity Award for the Best Individual Cybersecurity Project on FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and Regtech | Eligible students should get a minimum grade of A for their Individual Assignment undertaken in, “FIN7900 Cybersecurity, Privacy and RegTech” at the MSc in Finance (Fintech & Financial Analytics) and the projects must address an issue of Cybersecurity. | 1 | USD 4,000 | by department nomination |
# | Zhou Wenting Emma Scholarship | Outstanding Master of Science in Business Management students with GPA of 3.50 or above in Semester 1 and 2, who also have outstanding records of extra-curricular activities or services to the School/Programme. Awardees cannot concurrently receive other scholarships from the University. | 2 | HK$10,000 | by school nomination |
School of Chinese Medicine | |||||
# | Dr. & Mrs. Hung Hin Shiu Chinese Medicine Postgraduate Scholarship | Outstanding BCM and BPharm students pursuing postgraduate degrees, renewable for 2 years subject to the student’s achievement of good results. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | up to HK$150,000 | open application for undergraduate students in the School of Chinese Medicine pursing postgraduate studies |
# | Lee Chan Yuet Ming Memorial Scholarship for Chinese Medicine Postgraduate | Local Chinese Medicine Research Postgraduate Students with outstanding academic performance and contribution in research | Up to 2 | HK$5,000 | by school nomination |
# | Scholarships for Taught Postgraduate Programmes in the School of Chinese Medicine | In each semester for full- time students or academic year for part- (1) (a) the semester GPA is between 3.50 and 4.0 for full-time students or the year GPA is between 3.50 and 4.0 for part-time students; or (1) (b) the semester GPA is between 3.30 and 3.49 for full-time students or the year GPA is between 3.30 and 3.49 for part-time students; (2) no grade is lower than B-; Notes:
| no fixed quota | HK$10,000 for (a), HK$5,000 for (b) | by school nomination |
School of Communication | |||||
# | Academic Achievement Award (for research postgraduate students) | Students who study in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)/Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes of the School of Communication with outstanding academic achievements. The awardee(s) should not hold any other scholarships concurrently in the same academic year. | 1 | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Commercial Radio 50th Anniversary Scholarship | Year 2 or above undergraduate or postgraduate students pursuing a career in journalism and media. The recipients will be chosen on the basis of their academic excellence, strong leadership abilities, extensive general knowledge, high civic mindedness and excellent communication skills. | 10 to 12 | Around HK$20,000 | open application for students of School of Communication |
# | Merit-based scholarship scheme for MA in International Journalism Studies program | Awards will be made on the basis of grade point average (GPA). | no fixed quota | HK$20,000, HK$15,000 or HK$10,000, depending on the academic performance of individual student. | by department nomination |
# | The Hinrich Global Trade Leader Scholarship for MA in International Journalism Studies programme | MAIJS students from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Indonesia with good academic performance. For details, please click here. | 2 | Full tuition fee (half by Hinrich, half by MAIJS) | open application for MAIJS students from specified Asian Countries |
School of Creative Arts | |||||
# | Academic Scholarship (for Year 1 Students) | CTV student with the best accumulative GPA amongst Year 1 postgraduate students (from Semester 1 to 2). For details, please click here. | 1 | HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | Academic Scholarship (for Year 2 Students) | CTV student with the best accumulative GPA amongst Year 2 postgraduate students (from Semester 1 to 4). For details, please click here | 1 | HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | Best Production of Year 1 (1st Semester) | Based on CTV 7010 Postgraduate Film and Video Production I project. For details, please click here. | 2 | HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | Best Production of Year 2 (3rd Semester) | Based on CTV 7040 Postgraduate Film and Video Production II & CTV 7150 Postgraduate Dramatic Film/TV Production projects. For details, please click here. | 2 | HK$40,000 | by department nomination |
# | DC Foundation Scholarship | Students of the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television & Digital Media Programme who demonstrate excellence in their MFA Thesis Project I (Production). | 3 | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | HKBU Music's Honor Roll: MA Academic Awards | Outstanding students from the Department of Music. | 10 | HK$1,000 | by department nomination |
# | MFA Creativity Scholarship (for students of Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media) | Students who study in the Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media (MFA) programme with outstanding academic performance and good ability/potential in delivering high-quality creative productions. The awardee(s) should not hold any other scholarships concurrently in the same academic year. | 1 | HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
Faculty of Science | |||||
# | BU-SZU Admission Scholarship | Students from Shenzhen University (SZU) admitted to MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management programme who meet the criteria. | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 – HK$60,000 | by department nomination |
# | Departmental Postgraduate Research Scholarship (for RPG of the Department of Computer Science) | Students who have excellent performance in research. | 2 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Distinction Scholarship (for MSc in Food Analysis & Food Safety Management) | Students of the MSc in Food Analysis and Food Safety Management programme who have attained a semester GPA of 3.67 or above, no course grade below B- and the number of units taken is not less than that in the normal study schedule. | no fixed quota | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship (for MSc in Advanced Information Systems & MSc in Information Technology Management) | For full-time and part-time freshmen with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | Up to HK$50,000 depending on academic records | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship (for MSc in Food Analysis & Food Safety Management) | Freshmen of the MSc in Food Analysis and Food Safety Management programme with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | Entrance Scholarship (for RPG of the Department of Computer Science) | Students with excellent academic records in their undergraduate studies. | no fixed quota | up to HK$6,000 per month | by department nomination |
# | Exchange Scholarship of MSc in Analytical Chemistry Programme | Full-time and part-time local and mainland students of Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry programme who participate in the exchange study with academic merits. | 1 | up to HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | High Distinction/Distinction/Merit Scholarship (for MSc in Advanced Information Systems & MSc in Information Technology Management) | For students of Master of Science in Advanced Information Systems and Information Technology Management programmes who have achieved outstanding academic results during their studies. | no fixed quota | Up to HK$24,000 | by department nomination |
# | Merit Award (for MSc in Analytical Chemistry) | To be awarded to full-time students on the basis of their academic results in the first semester and to part-time students on the basis of their academic result in the first year of the study programme. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | HK$3,000 to HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Merit Award (for MSc in Food Analysis & Food Safety Management) | Students of the MSc in Food Analysis and Food Safety Management programme who have attained a semester GPA of 3.40 to 3.66 and the number of units taken is not less than that in the normal study schedule. | no fixed quota | HK2,500 | by department nomination |
# | Merit Scholarship (for MSc in Green Technology (Energy)) | To be awarded to full-time students based on the GPA for the 1st and 2nd Semester and to part-time students based on the GPA attained at the end of the first year of the study programme. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Merit Scholarship of MSc in Mathematical Finance Programme | Full-time students of MSc in Mathematical Finance programmes who have achieved good and excellent academic results during their studies. | 6 | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Merit Scholarship of MSc in Operational Research & Business Statistics Programme | Full-time students of MSc in Operational Research and Business Statistics programmes who have achieved good and excellent academic results during their studies. | no fixed quota | up to HK$50,000 | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management Admission Scholarships | (1)Full time student upon take up of the study; | 5 | max. HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management Outstanding Student Scholarships | Outstanding graduates (two graduates from each group) of the MSc in Environmental and Public Health Management (EPHM) programme. The student must also have a GPA equal to or above 3.5. | 6 | up to HK$10,000 | by department nomination |
# | MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management Part-time Student Admission Scholarship | (1) Applicants who at the time of application are in full-time employment in the environmental and/or public health field
| 5 | max. HK$10,000 | By department nomination |
# | Overseas Scholarship of MSc in Analytical Chemistry Programme | Full-time non-local and non-mainland students of Master of Science in Analytical Chemistry programme with academic merits. | 1 | up to HK$40,000 | By department nomination |
# | Performance Award (for MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management) | Outstanding students of MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management with a cGPA 3.30 upon completion of the study. | Max. 10 | HK$2,000 | By department nomination |
# | Postgraduate Scholarships for Operational Research & Business Statistics | The scholarships shall be awarded on the basis of academic results in the first semester of double degree programme for full-time students, and in the first year of double degree programme for part-time students. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | HK$5,000 to HK$50,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Huie Carmen Wah Kit Memorial Scholarship (for MSc in Analytical Chemistry) | Full-time students with good academic performance. For details, please click here. | no fixed quota | HK$10,000 to HK$20,000 | by department nomination |
# | Prof. Jerry W. Barrett Scholarship | Outstanding postgraduate student in Chemistry | 1 | Around HK$7,000 | by department nomination |
# | Publication Award (for MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management) | Students of MSc in Environmental & Public Health Management who are able to become | no fixed quota | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
# | Scholarship for Awardees of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) | Research postgraduate students of the Department of Computer Science who have successfully admitted to 4-year PhD programme via HKPFS. | no fixed quota | up to HK$15,000 per month | by department nomination |
# | Scholarship for Nominees of Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) | Research postgraduate students of the Department of Computer Science who have successfully nominated by the University under the HKPFS and finally admitted to 4-year PhD programme without the fellowship of RGC. | no fixed quota | up to HK$4,000 per month | by department nomination |
# | Yakun Scholarship Scheme for Mainland Postgraduate Students | For Mainland students with outstanding academic and leadership performance. | no fixed quota | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
Faculty of Social Sciences | |||||
# | Ada S.H. Li Social Work Practicum Scholarship | Full-time local undergraduate or postgraduate Social Work students with outstanding academic performance, personal qualities and non-academic achievements | 15 | At least HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Class of 1985 30th Anniversary Scholarship | Outstanding undergraduate and MPhil/PhD students of the Department of History who have participated in an exchange experience within their period of study. | 2 | Around HK$6000 | by department nomination |
# | Dr. Arthur Lau Award in Gender History | Graduate students who demonstrate excellent knowledge of and insight on gender history, preferably within the pre-modern era. Recipients should have published scholarly articles on gender history in well-established journals. | 1 | HK$2,000 | by department nomination |
# | Lei Yue Mun Hoi Bun School Scholarships | Undergraduate or postgraduate students of Education Programme who is enthusiastic about education, active in participation in extra curricular activities, and good academically (GPA over 3.0). Preference will be given to students with financial needs. | 2 | Around HK$12,000 | by department nomination |
# | Madam Esther M.W. Wong Scholarship | Full-time local undergraduate or postgraduate Social Work students with outstanding academic performance, financial needs, personal qualities and non-academic achievements. | 2 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |
# | Madam Shao Shu Lung Memorial Prize | Postgraduate student who is enrolled in the M.Phil. or Ph.D. program at the History Department and has published at least one scholarly article in a well-established refereed journal in the current academic year, and has demonstrated outstanding performance in his or her research. | 1 | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
| # | Mr. Lau Kam Ling Memorial Scholarship (for PhD Students) 劉金錂先生紀念博士生獎學金 | Outstanding PhD student in the Department of History who has delivered the highest number of scholarly presentations (conferences, workshops, symposia, seminars, lectures, etc., in-person and online inclusive) in the preceding calendar year. | 1 | no fixed amount | by department nomination |
# | Scholarship for Teachers (Pursuit of Master’s Degree Programmes) | Full-time serving teachers who (a) have been serving as regular teachers in local day schools (including secondary, primary and special schools offering a formal curriculum) for at least five years; and (b) will pursue a local part-time master’s degree programme in the following school year. For details, please click here. | 20 | HK$80,000 | Open application |
# | Wilfred Ng Sports Scholarship 吳守基運動獎學金 | For students pursuing the MSocSc in Sport and Leisure Management programme who have the best overall performance | 2 | HK$5,000 | by department nomination |