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• To current local/non-local students pursuing full-time government-funded degree or above level programmes.

• Candidates should normally have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or an equivalent standard by end of Semester One of 2025/26.The disciplinary record(s) of the nominees with PolyU (if any) may be taken into consideration in the selection process.

• The recipients should participate in an event/competition (e.g. Conferences/forums/workshops/seminars/training camps/competitions, service projects etc.) or an internship/placement (credit-bearing/non-credit bearing), or a field/study trip, or attend a course (e.g. foreign language immersion programmes, academic exchange programmes etc.) that is conducted outside Hong Kong (destination must also be outside the home country of the non-local students) in the 2025/26 academic year. Although there is no strict limit on duration, the outreaching activity should be more than 2 days.
• The outreaching activity should either be organised or endorsed by PolyU and conducted during the period of 1 September 2025 – 31 August 2026. Online activities are not eligible. Students departing during the recognized period for the 2026/27 Academic Exchange should apply in 2026/27.
• ROA recipients are only eligible to receive the award ONCE throughout their studies.

This scholarship is NOT open for application.  Interested and eligible students who wish to be considered for nomination should approach the Scholarship Liaison Officer(s) of respective Academic Departments hosting full-time government-funded programme(s) on or before 18 March 2026 (Wednesday) or the date specified by your department (whichever is the earlier).

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• All current students pursuing the full-time government-funded degree or above level programmes.
• Applicants MUST have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or an equivalent standard by the end of Semester One of 2025/26.
• Applicants should possess demonstrated achievements within the period from 1 January 2022 to present) and continuously striving for improvement and excellence in any of the following areas: (1) Sports and Games, (2) Music and Performing Arts, (3) Culture, Arts and Design, or (4) Innovation, Science and Technology.

• The applicants should provide evidence of active participation in the certain area of talent and at least:

• receive an award in international, national or regional competitions/performance; or
• represent institution or relevant association in such competitions/performances and have good recommendation/ assessment by the institution or relevant organisation on the capacity or talent; or
• receive an award (except commendable award in recognition of participation) in local/inter-school/inter-institution competitions.

Interested students may apply for the Scholarship through our e-Application System.

Late applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants are strongly advised to submit their application BEFORE application deadline and not to wait until the very last minute.

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• To current full-time undergraduate degree students. Both local and non-local students are eligible.
• The awardees should have 1) demonstrated passion and excellence in fine arts and/or performing arts related areas; and 2) a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
• Applicants are required to submit 1) a proposal on the visit or programme to be held outside Hong Kong (maximum 4 pages), 2) academic transcript; and 3) recommendation letter from relevant art professionals/organisations.

Completed application form with supporting documents should be submitted via the Scholarship Application System on or before 23.59 on 8 April 2026 (Wednesday).

For enquiries, please contact the Culture Promotion and Events Office (CPEO) direct via email at pccpeo@polyu.edu.hk.

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