HKUST Scholarship Scheme for International and Asian Olympiad Medalists
Automatic full-scholarship at HKUST for international and Asian Science/Math Olympiad medalists; up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable).
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
International Olympiad Gold: full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable). International Olympiad Silver: full tuition (renewable). Asian Olympiad Gold: full tuition + HKD30,000/yr (renewable). School/program top-up allowed up to HKD60,000 allowance limit.
Eligible applicants
Medalists in major International and Asian Science/Math Olympiads
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Overview
HKUST Scholarship Scheme for International and Asian Olympiad Medalists is offered by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology 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.
- Proof of olympiad medal (submitted with admission application)Required
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition waiver (renewable)
Included
Annual living allowance (HKD30,000–65,000/yr, renewable)
May be included
International Olympiad Gold: full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable). International Olympiad Silver: full tuition (renewable). Asian Olympiad Gold: full tuition + HKD30,000/yr (renewable). School/program top-up allowed up to HKD60,000 allowance limit. 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
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Open to all nationalities — both Hong Kong local and non-local (international) students.
- International eligibility
- International students who are olympiad medalists are fully eligible. This scholarship is specifically designed to attract outstanding STEM talent globally.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must have medaled in one of the listed International or Asian Science/Math Olympiads.
- 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
- Fields
- Mathematics · Biology · Chemistry · Physics · Informatics · Computer Science
- Universities
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Gold and Silver medalists in International Science/Math Olympiads (IBO, IChO, IMO, IOI, IPhO) and Gold medalists in Asian Olympiads (APMO, APIO, APhO). Open to all nationalities.
Applicant profile
- Medalists in major International and Asian Science/Math Olympiads
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Gold and Silver medalists in International Science/Math Olympiads (IBO, IChO, IMO, IOI, IPhO) and Gold medalists in Asian Olympiads (APMO, APIO, APhO). Open to all nationalities.
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 to HKUST as an undergraduate student.
- 2
Disclose your olympiad medal status in the application.
- 3
No separate scholarship application — HKUST identifies and nominates qualifying students.
- 4
Scholarship notification included with offer of admission.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; assessed by school/program office nomination for each incoming cohort. No application deadline.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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.