Dreaming of studying abroad but worried about the costs? The HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2025-26 is here to make your dreams a reality. This prestigious scholarship offers up to HK$300,000 per awardee, covering tuition fees, airfare, accommodation, books, and even a portion of your living expenses.
Whether you’re planning to study overseas for one semester or an entire academic year, this opportunity can help you take your education to the next level.
Why Should You Apply?
The Hongkong Bank Foundation’s HK$1,500,000 fund is designed to support talented students with financial needs, helping them gain international exposure and enrich their future career prospects. Each awardee will receive up to HK$300,000, which can be used to cover:
- Tuition fees
- Economy-class return airfare
- Accommodation and reasonable living expenses
- Books and other academic needs
Who Is Eligible?
This scholarship is open to full-time, non-final-year undergraduate students enrolled at any tertiary institution in Hong Kong. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria:
- Demonstrate strong financial need.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 3.70 or above or be in the top 3% of your class. Alternatively, meet your institution’s standards for first-class honors.
- Have a valid TOEFL score of 90 or above, or an IELTS overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual components below 6.0). Test results must be submitted by January 15, 2025.
- Have no extensive overseas study experience.
How to Apply?
- Secure a Recommendation Letter: Ask a professor or academic staff member to write a letter on your institution’s official letterhead.
- Gather Your Documents: Include your transcripts, financial need proof, TOEFL/IELTS results, and other required materials.
- Submit Your Application Online: https://sa.hkbu.edu.hk/announcement/hsbc-overseas-scholarship-2025-26.
Applications close at 23:59 on January 15, 2025, so don’t wait until the last minute.
