CUHK Admission Scholarships for International Students
Entrance, disability, teacher-training and named awards; values vary.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Ranges from HK$5,000 to full-tuition coverage. Many are renewable for the normative study period. Some include allowance up to HK$66,000/year. Key awards: HKSAR Government Scholarship HK$80,000/yr (non-local); Belt and Road Scholarship covers full tuition; VC's Scholarships for Excellence 8 × HK$50,000 one-off; Non-Academic Scholarships HK$50,000–$214,000 one-off.
Eligible applicants
Local and international; award-specific
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Overview
CUHK Admission Scholarships for International Students is offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong for Undergraduate study in Hong Kong. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionMust be admitted to a full-time undergraduate programme at CUHK
- CUHK admissions application with academic resultsRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fee reduction or coverage
Included
Annual living allowance (selected awards, up to HK$66,000/yr)
May be included
Renewal for full normative study period (selected awards)
May be included
Ranges from HK$5,000 to full-tuition coverage. Many are renewable for the normative study period. Some include allowance up to HK$66,000/year. Key awards: HKSAR Government Scholarship HK$80,000/yr (non-local); Belt and Road Scholarship covers full tuition; VC's Scholarships for Excellence 8 × HK$50,000 one-off; Non-Academic Scholarships HK$50,000–$214,000 one-off. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- For non-local students; HK permanent residents may also be eligible for some awards.
- International eligibility
- Open to non-local students from all regions including Chinese Mainland, Southeast Asia, and other countries. Belt and Road Scholarship restricted to specific Belt and Road countries.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Excellent academic or non-academic performance; criteria vary by specific award
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Official eligibility summary
Outstanding non-local undergraduate students admitted to CUHK full-time programmes. No application needed — university identifies and nominates. Includes academic and non-academic performance criteria.
Applicant profile
- Local and international; award-specific
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Outstanding non-local undergraduate students admitted to CUHK full-time programmes. No application needed — university identifies and nominates. Includes academic and non-academic performance criteria.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission to CUHK through the standard application process.
- 2
CUHK's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid identifies eligible students.
- 3
Scholarship offer is communicated directly to selected students — no separate application needed.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual intake with September entry. CUHK identifies and nominates students after admission — no open application period.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.