Support Facilities and Services

SUPPORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Scholarships and Financial Aid

The Scholarships and Financial Aid Section of the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA) is a central administrative unit responsible for coordinating and processing the applications for scholarships and financial aid. In addition, individual Colleges and the Office of Academic Links also administer their own schemes. Students are encouraged to contact the relevant offices directly for further information.

SCHOLARSHIPS

With the generous support of various donors, the University offers a wide range of scholarships, prizes and awards to recognize outstanding students and to encourage continued excellence in academic pursuits as well as personal development.

Admission Scholarships

CUHK awards admission scholarships to both local and non-local new undergraduate students in recognition of outstanding academic achievements, or notable non-academic accomplishments, such as excellence in sports, music, or innovation. No separate application is required for these scholarships. Qualified students will be identified by the University and notified directly of the scholarship offers.

The University also nominates distinguished first-year undergraduate students for scholarships provided by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (the Government of the HKSAR). In addition, other generous donors offer admission scholarships to exceptional new students. Eligible students may be nominated or invited to apply, as appropriate.

Scholarships for Local Studies

University scholarships and awards are primarily granted based on academic merit. Yet other attributes and considerations—such as leadership, personal qualities, financial need, and records of extracurricular activities and community services—may also be taken into account.

Many scholarship recipients are nominated by Faculties, Colleges, Departments, or other relevant University offices, with some awards subject to final selection or approval by donors. Certain scholarships are open for application by students, and details of these opportunities are announced by OAFA on its website.

Scholarships for Overseas Studies and Exchange

OAFA also coordinates, publicizes, and invites applications for scholarships and awards designated for overseas studies and exchange programmes. In addition to tuition fees, some scholarships provide support for living expenses during the course of study as well as return airfare. The latest information is available on the OAFA website.

FINANCIAL AID

Both the Government of the HKSAR and the University offer a variety of financial aid schemes to support students with demonstrated financial need.

Government Financial Aid

The Government of the HKSAR provides the following financial assistance to support full-time local students with financial need who are enrolled in exclusively University Grants Committee (UGC)-funded or publicly-funded places in recognised programmes:

1.	Tertiary Student Finance Scheme – Publicly-funded Programmes (TSFS) is a means-tested grant and loan scheme. Grants are provided to cover tuition fees and academic expenses, while loans are for living expenses. Applicants may also indicate their intention to apply for the Student Travel Subsidy on the TSFS application form.
2.	Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Full-time Tertiary Students (NLSFT) provides students with non-means tested loans up to the full amount of annual tuition fees.
3.	The government hostel subsidy is available to needy local undergraduate students who have submitted a TSFS application.

More details are available on the website of Student Finance Office of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency at www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo.

University Financial Aid

To support students in enriching their university life and broadening their exposure, the University offers various financial aid schemes:

1.	University Bursaries and Loans are available to local students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programmes and unable to obtain sufficient assistance under the TSFS because of unexpected financial difficulties or other circumstances.
2.	Summer Subsistence and Travel Loan Scheme provides interest-free loan to local undergraduate students with financial need to support participation in summer activities and overseas learning opportunities.
3.	Student Residence Bursary Scheme offers hostel grants to subsidize partial hostel fee for needy local undergraduate students who do not benefit substantially from the Government hostel subsidy.
4.	Student Campus Work Scheme provides students with opportunities for paid campus work.

In addition to the regular schemes listed above, the University may introduce ad hoc financial aid measures in response to special circumstances. Non-local students with financial difficulties are encouraged to approach OAFA for advice or assistance as appropriate.

ENQUIRIES

For enquiries on University scholarships and financial aid schemes, please contact the Scholarships and Financial Aid Section, Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Telephone:

3943 9285 (Scholarships)

3943 1898 (Financial Aid)

E-mail:

sfas@cuhk.edu.hk

Website:

https://admission.cuhk.edu.hk