Scholarships for Overseas Studies
To encourage students to travel to renowned universities in the Chinese Mainland and other countries around the world for the 2027/28 academic year, the HSBC Global Scholarship Programme has two streams of applications — Chinese Mainland and Global — to better align with requirements needed for youths to study at institutions across the globe.
Scholarship Values:
Global Stream: capped at HKD300,000 per awardee or the total cost of the overseas study, whichever is lower
Chinese Mainland Stream: HKD25,000 per awardee
Eligibility:
LOCAL full-time non-final-year students pursuing undergraduate degree programme who meet the following requirements:
- Hong Kong Permanent residents with the right of abode in Hong Kong;
- To spend one semester or one academic year (i.e. semester 1 and/or 2) for credit-bearing studies at a renowned university in Chinese Mainland or other countries around the world in the 2027/28 academic year;
- Have consistent outstanding academic performance with at least a cumulative GPA 3.70 or being top 3% of the programme pursuing by the end of Semester 1 of 2026/27;
- Applicants applying to the Global Stream are required to have a minimum total TOEFL score of 90 (internet-based test) with scores for individual sections not lower than 22 on listening, 17 on writing, 21 on reading, and 21 on speaking; or a minimum IELTS overal band score of 6.5, with no components below 6.0; and
- Demonstrating strong financial needs and a well-rounded profile, showcasing involvement in extra-curricular and community activities.
Interested students must submit their online application directly to HSBC on or before 6.00 pm (HK Time) on 8 January 2027. Please refer to the Scholarship Fact Sheet and Notes to Applicants below for scholarship details and links to the Online Application Portals.
Downloads:
Online Application Portals:
HSBC Global Scholarship 2027/28 - Global Stream
HSBC Global Scholarship 2027/28 - the Chinese Mainland Stream
Please click HERE for more information
