Outstanding Sportsmen Recommendation Scheme

This scheme is open to local elite athletes who meet the following criteria:

1. Eligible to represent Hong Kong in competitions sanctioned by the respective international federation.
2. Meet PolyU’s general entrance requirements (Admissions | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)) and programme-specific entrance requirements.
3. Have satisfactory performance in selection interview.

You may receive academic guidance, flexible study arrangements, access to sports facilities, and support for balancing sports and studies.

JUPAS Applicant
1. Academic qualification (F.5 school result)
2. Reference letter from Hong Kong Sports Institute or National Sports Association
3. Personal sports certificates

Non-JUPAS Applicant
1. Academic qualification (e.g. report of HD/AD result)
2. Copies of PolyU Non-JUPAS application form
3. Reference letter from Hong Kong Sports Institute or National Sports Association
4. Personal sports certificates

Applicants will be considered automatically on the eligibility for the STARS Scholarships# .

# Non-academic entry scholarships are subjected to meeting the required conditions for scholarship renewal

In addition, post-entry scholarships and prizes, ranging in value from around HK$1,000 to HK$16,000 each, are available to university sports team members

You are welcome to The POLYU INFO DAY 2025 will commence on 27 September 2025. On this date, the Student Affairs Office will hold two briefing sessions for the Outstanding Sportsmen Recommendation Scheme.