PolyU Academic Scholarship for Non-Local Students with Other Qualifications
Automatic entry scholarship for non-local students with other international qualifications at PolyU; full tuition + up to HK$60,000 annual allowance, renewable.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Hong Kong
Funding
Renewable full-tuition scholarship + annual allowance of up to HK$60,000 (renewable) + one-off exchange scholarship of HK$30,000.
Eligible applicants
Non-local students at PolyU with other international qualifications (not IB/GCE A-Level/HKDSE)
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Overview
PolyU Academic Scholarship for Non-Local Students with Other Qualifications is offered by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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 PolyU full-time Bachelor's programme as a non-local student.
What this scholarship covers
Full-tuition waiver (renewable)
Included
Annual allowance up to HK$60,000 (renewable)
Included
One-off exchange scholarship HK$30,000
Included
Renewable full-tuition scholarship + annual allowance of up to HK$60,000 (renewable) + one-off exchange scholarship of HK$30,000. 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
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Non-local students only (international or mainland Chinese requiring a student visa for HK).
- International eligibility
- This scholarship is for international students with qualifications from systems other than IB, GCE A-Level, or HKDSE.
Academic requirements
- 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 Polytechnic University (PolyU)
- Countries
- HK
Official eligibility summary
Non-local school leavers with excellent academic performance holding international qualifications other than IB Diploma, GCE A-Level/IAL, HKDSE, or Gaokao. Automatically considered at admission to PolyU.
Applicant profile
- Non-local students at PolyU with other international qualifications (not IB/GCE A-Level/HKDSE)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Hong Kong
Current-cycle criteria
- Non-local school leavers with excellent academic performance holding international qualifications other than IB Diploma, GCE A-Level/IAL, HKDSE, or Gaokao. Automatically considered at admission to PolyU.
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 PolyU as a non-local student with other international qualifications.
- 2
No separate scholarship application needed — automatically considered at admission.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; automatically assessed at admission. 2026/27 cycle active.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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.