HKUST University Admissions Scholarship Scheme for HKDSE Holders
Automatic tiered scholarship at HKUST for HK local HKDSE students; up to full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable) for students with 12+ Level 5* stars.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Tiered: 12+ stars = full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable); 10-11 stars = full tuition + HKD30,000/yr (renewable); 9 stars = full tuition (renewable); 8 stars = full tuition one-off; 6-7 = half tuition one-off; 4-5 = HKD10,000 one-off; 1-3 stars = HKD5,000 one-off.
Eligible applicants
Hong Kong local students with HKDSE qualifications (not for international students)
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Overview
HKUST University Admissions Scholarship Scheme for HKDSE Holders 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.
- Academic requirementLevel 5* in at least one HKDSE Category A subject
What this scholarship covers
Tuition scholarship (tier based on HKDSE star count)
Included
Living allowance (top tiers, renewable)
May be included
Tiered: 12+ stars = full tuition + HKD65,000/yr (renewable); 10-11 stars = full tuition + HKD30,000/yr (renewable); 9 stars = full tuition (renewable); 8 stars = full tuition one-off; 6-7 = half tuition one-off; 4-5 = HKD10,000 one-off; 1-3 stars = HKD5,000 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
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Hong Kong local students only (those not requiring a student visa to study in HK). International students are NOT eligible.
- International eligibility
- NOT available to international students. This is a Hong Kong HKDSE qualification-based scholarship for local HK students only.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- HKDSE Level 5* in at least one Category A subject (or M1/M2) in a single sitting.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Hong Kong HKDSE candidates attaining Level 5* in one or more Category A subjects (or M1/M2). Local HK students only. International students are NOT eligible.
Applicant profile
- Hong Kong local students with HKDSE qualifications (not for international students)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Hong Kong HKDSE candidates attaining Level 5* in one or more Category A subjects (or M1/M2). Local HK students only. International students are NOT eligible.
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 through JUPAS as a local HK student with HKDSE qualifications.
- 2
No separate scholarship application needed — automatically assessed at admission.
- 3
Scholarship notification included with offer.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; automatically assessed for each HKDSE cohort at admission. 2026/27 cycle complete.
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.