SCHOLARSHIP &
FINANCIAL AID

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship

Our individual departments offer entrance scholarships to attract and support academically outstanding local and non-local students.

  • Competitive Basis: Awards are granted based on your academic excellence, the quality of your undergraduate qualifications, and overall merit.
  • Scholarship values, eligibility requirements, and selection criteria vary across different departments and programmes.

You are advised to consult the relevant department directly to explore available awards.

Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS)

Introduced by the HKSAR Government, the FTSS supports local students pursuing postgraduate studies in disciplines of strategic importance to Hong Kong.

  • This scheme is exclusively for local students
  • For the 2025/26 and 2026/27 intakes, both the MSc(Eng) in Civil Engineering and MSc(Eng) in Building Services Engineering are eligible under the scheme.

If you meet the local student criteria, you are advised to consult the relevant department directly for specific application timelines and arrangements.

To learn more, you can visit the University Grants Committee (UGC) website for full scheme background and criteria.

Please note the arrangement for the 2027/28 intake and onwards are yet to be announced by the HKSAR Government.

Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies

HKU Faculty of Engineering MSc Global Scholarship​

To enhance cultural diversity and attract high-calibre non-local students to our MSc programmes, the Faculty has established the HKU Faculty of Engineering MSc Global Scholarship to support outstanding candidates in pursuing MSc studies.

The Scholarship is a one-off, non-renewable award covering up to 50% of the tuition fee.

  • Outstanding academic performance is a core criterion for selection.
  • Applicants who contribute to the cultural diversity of the student cohort will have an advantage.
  • You will be automatically considered during the admission process – no separate application is required.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview with the selection panel as part of the selection process.

Financial Aid

If you need additional financial flexibility, you may apply for financial assistance under the HKSAR Government’s Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS), administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO).

  • You can apply for loans of up to the full tuition fee of your programme.
  • To be eligible, you must either have the right of abode in the HKSAR or have resided in the HKSAR continuously for three complete years before the commencement of your studies.
  • This scheme generally does not cover non-local students holding student visas or entry permits.

For full details on eligibility, loan terms, and application procedures, please refer to the Government Student Finance Office website.

If you are a local resident, selected courses under certain programmes are included in the list of reimbursable courses under the HKSAR Government’s Continuing Education Fund (CEF).

  • Eligible applicants who successfully complete approved CEF courses can apply for a reimbursement of course fees, subject to prevailing government criteria.
  • Please note that this fund primarily caters to Hong Kong residents meeting specific right-of-abode or residency requirements.

As eligibility limits, caps, and application procedures may change, you are advised to check the official Continuing Education Fund website for the latest updates before applying.