Published: 11 Aug 2025 558 views
The Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme aims to support local students to pursue studies in world renowned universities outside Hong Kong, with a view to grooming a top cadre of talents with global vision, international network and world-class education, thereby contributing to enhancing Hong Kong’s competitiveness as Asia’s World City in a globalised knowledge economy. The scheme also seeks to support those students who have excellent academic achievement but lack the financial means to study in top-notch universities outside Hong Kong.
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Country to study | Ireland |
| School to study | Trinity College Dublin |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | Trinity College Dublin |
| Gender | Men and Women |
All awardees will receive a non-means-tested scholarship to cover their tuition fees, subject to a ceiling of HK$250,000 per annum, whichever is lower. In addition, a means-tested bursary will be granted to students who may need additional support to pursue their study, subject to a ceiling of HK$200,000 per student per annum. The means-tested bursary will consist of two components, up to HK$50,000 per annum for covering tuition fee in excess of HK$250,000; and up to HK$150,000 per annum for covering living and other study-related expenses.
To be eligible for the Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme, applicants are required to meet the following two criteria:
For more details, visit Trinity College Dublin Scholarship webpage