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Student Resources and Support
Scholarships
Scholarship Types
Scholarship Types
PolyU recognises the academic and/or non-academic achievements of our students through offering different types of scholarships to our students. Normally, these scholarships are awarded to current students pursuing full-time undergraduate programmes leading to PolyU awards
(i.e. HKCC, SPEED, PolyU inbound exchange students are not eligible)
.
Entry Scholarships for Prospective Students - awarded on the basis of admission results
PolyU offers entry scholarships to students pursuing different programmes during admission. Please refer to the table below for further information.
Programme pursued
Where to get scholarship information?
Enquiries
Full-time undergraduate programmes
Entry scholarships are available for outstanding admittees based on academic or non-academic achievements. Please visit
Admissions
webpage for details and further enquiries on scholarships offered to
local
,
international
students as well as
内地应届高考生
.
Submit Your Enquiries HERE
Taught postgraduate programmes
Entry scholarships may be provided by individual programme offering academic departments. Please visit the page "Duration & Credit Requirement" under individual programmes listed on
Admissions
webpage for scholarship availability and further enquiries.
Submit Your Enquiries HERE
Research postgraduate programmes
Please visit
Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
for postgraduate research students and contact the Graduate School for details and further enquiries.
Submit Your Enquiries to Graduate School HERE
Post-entry Scholarships - awarded on the basis of PolyU academic results
a) Post-entry Scholarships/ Prizes awarded on the basis of academic and/or non-academic achievements
From time to time, a number of private organisations, firms, professional bodies and individuals donate to PolyU scholarships and prizes which are awarded to students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievements (such as achievements in extra-curricular activities and community services) during their studies at PolyU. Most of the scholarships/prizes are awarded to undergraduate students and the awardees are normally nominated by Heads of Academic Departments. Please click
here
for the list of post-entry scholarships* available for undergraduate/taught postgraduate students. However, a limited number of scholarships/prizes are open for application by students or nomination by academic departments via SAO. Please refer to
the schedule
of inviting application/nomination for details.
*For information on entry scholarships for PolyU students or entry/post-entry scholarships for research postgraduate students, please visit the webpage of
Academic Registry
or
Graduate School
respectively
for details.
b) Scholarships for Student Exchange
PolyU offers scholarships/sponsorship/subsidy/financial assistance to support the living costs of full-time UGC-funded undergraduate students during exchange studies overseas/in Mainland China, mainly via the Global Engagement Office (GEO). Please visit the website of
GEO website
[refer to the part "Financial Support"] for further details.
Some scholarships are also made available to full-time current students to pursue non-local studies. Most of these scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students for attending exchange programmes, and the awardees are normally nominated by Heads of Academic Departments. Please click
here
and contact the Department concerned for details. Some scholarships may specifically require the applicants/nominees to have the TOEFL or IELTS results for the Donor's consideration of the applications/nominations. Students are recommended to attempt the
TOEFL
or
IELTS
examination (Academic Module) first if you are interested in these scholarships.
Besides, the University has set up the
Non-Local Study Fund (NLSF)
to support students in pursuing non-local learning activities. Students who undertake a
Service-Learning
or
Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR)
subject with non-local learning elements will be eligible for funding support up to HKD$10,000.
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Sports Scholarships for Student-Athletes in PolyU
Inter-Collegiate Competitions
Outstanding Sportsmen Recommendation Scheme
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Sports Facilities
Sports Facilities and Opening Hours
Online Booking
Charges & Regulations
Eligibility of Using Fitness Room
Enquiry
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+VE Power Up
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Positive Psychology Ambassador 2024/25
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Wellness Centre
Psychological Wellness
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Psychological Wellness Workshops
Wellness Ally
Wellness Fund
PolyU Wellness Fund 2023/24 (Semester 1)
Wellness Week 2023/24
Project Highlights
Wellness Recharge Week
Guidelines for Supporting Students
Contact Us
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Student Resources and Support
Facilities
Communal Facilities
Opening Hours & Special Announcements
General Information
Regulations
Booking
Enquiry
Communal Facilities - Hung Hom Bay Campus
Opening Hours
General Information and Booking Fee
Regulations
Booking
Enquiry
Residential Life
University-managed Accommodations
Hung Hom Halls
Homantin Halls
Residential Colleges
Off-campus Housing
Hall Admission
Hall Applications
Admission Policies for Undergraduates
Admission Policies for Postgraduates
Hall Fees
Residential Education
PolyU Hall Festival
PolyU Hall Festival Highlight
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Living & Learning Communities (LLC)
House of Intercultural Living & Learning (HILL)
Testimonials and Videos
Summer Letting
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Wardens and Tutors
Hall Associations
LLC Committees
Hall Residents
Frequently Asked Questions
Scholarships
Scholarship Types
Application
Administered by Student Affairs Office
Administered by Outside Organisations
Outstanding Student Award Scheme
Introduction
Outstanding Student Award 2025/26
Awardees' Sharing and List of Awardees
Student Achievements
Our Scholarship Donors
Useful Information
Helpful Tips
Scholarship Solicitation and Administration Handbook
Contact Us
Financial Assistance
Introduction
Government Financial Assistance Schemes
Categorisation
Tertiary Student Finance Scheme - Publicly-funded Programmes (TSFS)
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Full-time Tertiary Students (NLSFT)
Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (ENLS)
PolyU Financial Assistance Schemes
PolyU Financial Assistance Scheme
PolyU Emergency Financial Assistance Scheme
Other Financial Assistance Schemes
Financial Assistance Schemes Administered by SAO
Financial Assistance Schemes Administered by Outside Organisations
Deferred Payment of Tuition Fee
Our Donors
About
Financial Tips
Contact Us
Non-local Student Services
Pre-Arrival
At-a-Glance
Getting to Hong Kong
Getting to PolyU Campus
Getting to Student Halls
Must Bring Items
Travel Insurance
Settling in
Hong Kong Identity Card
Registration and Student ID Card
A Local SIM Card
Opening a Bank Account
Notes of Minors under age of 18
Group Medical and Public Liability Insurance Schemes for Non-local Students
Cautious Matters
Life at PolyU
Non-local Student Association
Subject Registration
Service-Learning
Work-Integrated Education
Student Development
Living and Working in Hong Kong
Visa Issues
Legal Employment
Off-Campus Accommodation Information
Octopus and MTR Student Travel Scheme
Anti-Deception Be Cautious about high-pressure groups cults
Illegal Drugs Cannabis
Smoking Public Health Ordinance
Weather in Hong Kong
Programmes for NLS
Orientation and Welcoming Weeks
Exploring Hong Kong Series
Host Family Scheme
PolyU Envoy Programme
PolyU Connect Programme
Event Highlight
Photos
Videos
Resources & Contacts
Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs
Welcome Pack
Types of Special Needs
Campus Resources
Scholarship and Funding
External Fund
Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Inclusion Awareness Enhancement
Diversity Resource Centre
Inclusion Awareness Campaign
Limitless Ambassador Programme
Students' Sharing
Telling us about your Special Needs
Declare your Special Needs
Useful Information
Resources for Students
Resources for Staff
Contact Us
Outstanding Student Academy
About Us
Executive Committee Members
Latest News
Upcoming Events
Student Development
Student Development
Holistic Student Development
Dean of Students Talk Series
EAGLE Global Youth Leadership Hub
EAGLE the Adventurers
EAGLE International Youth Leaders Summit
Cross-institutional Student-led Social Projects
EAGLE Spotlights
Previous Achievements
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The W.I.S.E.R: Whole-person Induction for Student ExComs and Representatives
On-campus Intercultural Development Programmes
Campus Life Festival
FUN-on-Campus
Global Culture Bazaar
PolyU's Got Talent
Cultural Nights
Global New Year Gala
Happy Hour Gathering
Extra-Curricular Enrichment for Lifelong Learners (EXCELL) Programme
Introduction
Course Information
Application
Important Information
FAQ
ICAC Ambassador Programme
Student Organisations
Student-led Orientation
Student Organisation Directory
One-stop Guide
Faculty / School / Departmental Association
Interest Club
Non-Local Student Association
Election of Executive Committee
Faculty / School / Departmental Association
Interest Club
Interest Club Registration
Student Participation in University Governance
PolyU Council
University Committees and Institutional Services
List of Student Representatives
Student Communication with University Leadership
President’s Luncheon and Sharing Sessions with Students
Dialogue with Vice President (Student and Global Affairs)
Event Highlights
National Education
News and Events
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SAO Annual Highlights
SAO Newsletter
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News and Achievements
Video Corner
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New Student Orientation
About SAO
About SAO
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Vision and Mission
6 Dimensions of Wellness
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Mandatory Online Training Module on Preventing Sexual Harassment on Campus
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Student Resources and Support
Scholarships
Scholarship Types
Scholarship Types
PolyU recognises the academic and/or non-academic achievements of our students through offering different types of scholarships to our students. Normally, these scholarships are awarded to current students pursuing full-time undergraduate programmes leading to PolyU awards
(i.e. HKCC, SPEED, PolyU inbound exchange students are not eligible)
.
Entry Scholarships for Prospective Students - awarded on the basis of admission results
PolyU offers entry scholarships to students pursuing different programmes during admission. Please refer to the table below for further information.
Programme pursued
Where to get scholarship information?
Enquiries
Full-time undergraduate programmes
Entry scholarships are available for outstanding admittees based on academic or non-academic achievements. Please visit
Admissions
webpage for details and further enquiries on scholarships offered to
local
,
international
students as well as
内地应届高考生
.
Submit Your Enquiries HERE
Taught postgraduate programmes
Entry scholarships may be provided by individual programme offering academic departments. Please visit the page "Duration & Credit Requirement" under individual programmes listed on
Admissions
webpage for scholarship availability and further enquiries.
Submit Your Enquiries HERE
Research postgraduate programmes
Please visit
Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes
for postgraduate research students and contact the Graduate School for details and further enquiries.
Submit Your Enquiries to Graduate School HERE
Post-entry Scholarships - awarded on the basis of PolyU academic results
a) Post-entry Scholarships/ Prizes awarded on the basis of academic and/or non-academic achievements
From time to time, a number of private organisations, firms, professional bodies and individuals donate to PolyU scholarships and prizes which are awarded to students with outstanding academic and/or non-academic achievements (such as achievements in extra-curricular activities and community services) during their studies at PolyU. Most of the scholarships/prizes are awarded to undergraduate students and the awardees are normally nominated by Heads of Academic Departments. Please click
here
for the list of post-entry scholarships* available for undergraduate/taught postgraduate students. However, a limited number of scholarships/prizes are open for application by students or nomination by academic departments via SAO. Please refer to
the schedule
of inviting application/nomination for details.
*For information on entry scholarships for PolyU students or entry/post-entry scholarships for research postgraduate students, please visit the webpage of
Academic Registry
or
Graduate School
respectively
for details.
b) Scholarships for Student Exchange
PolyU offers scholarships/sponsorship/subsidy/financial assistance to support the living costs of full-time UGC-funded undergraduate students during exchange studies overseas/in Mainland China, mainly via the Global Engagement Office (GEO). Please visit the website of
GEO website
[refer to the part "Financial Support"] for further details.
Some scholarships are also made available to full-time current students to pursue non-local studies. Most of these scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students for attending exchange programmes, and the awardees are normally nominated by Heads of Academic Departments. Please click
here
and contact the Department concerned for details. Some scholarships may specifically require the applicants/nominees to have the TOEFL or IELTS results for the Donor's consideration of the applications/nominations. Students are recommended to attempt the
TOEFL
or
IELTS
examination (Academic Module) first if you are interested in these scholarships.
Besides, the University has set up the
Non-Local Study Fund (NLSF)
to support students in pursuing non-local learning activities. Students who undertake a
Service-Learning
or
Cluster-Area Requirements (CAR)
subject with non-local learning elements will be eligible for funding support up to HKD$10,000.
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