HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications
Automatic merit scholarship at HKUST for students with non-HKDSE qualifications; up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable) based on holistic assessment.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable for normative study). Awards may be one-off or renewable; may fully or partially waive tuition.
Eligible applicants
Students with other international qualifications (IB, GCE A-Level, SAT, national exams etc.) applying to HKUST
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Overview
HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications 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.
- University admissionMust be admitted to HKUST.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition waiver (renewable, top tier)
May be included
Annual living allowance up to HKD65,000 (renewable)
May be included
Up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable for normative study). Awards may be one-off or renewable; may fully or partially waive tuition. 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 both Hong Kong local students and non-local (international) students with non-HKDSE qualifications.
- International eligibility
- International students are eligible. This scholarship covers any non-HKDSE qualification including GCE A-Level, IAL, IB Diploma, and national examinations from any country.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Strong academic performance; holistic assessment. No specific published grade threshold.
- 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 Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Students applying to HKUST with qualifications other than HKDSE (e.g. IB Diploma, GCE A-Level/IAL, mainland Gaokao, SAT, national examination). Assessed holistically. Open to both local and non-local students.
Applicant profile
- Students with other international qualifications (IB, GCE A-Level, SAT, national exams etc.) applying to HKUST
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Students applying to HKUST with qualifications other than HKDSE (e.g. IB Diploma, GCE A-Level/IAL, mainland Gaokao, SAT, national examination). Assessed holistically. Open to both local and non-local students.
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
- Scholarship application form
How to apply
- 1
Apply to HKUST with your non-HKDSE qualification.
- 2
No separate scholarship application — assessed holistically at admission.
- 3
Scholarship details communicated with offer of admission.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; assessed at admission. 2026/27 cycle complete. 2027/28 admissions expected late 2026.
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.