The Hong Kong Jockey Club invites nomination for the Chairman’s Scholarship
(This scholarship is managed by an external organization, not by the University. For enquiries, please contact the organization directly.)
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust established The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships in 1998 with an aim to nurture caring leaders for a better Hong Kong. To date, these scholarships have supported over 1,050 young individuals in pursuing their life goals.
In 2023, two undergraduate scholarship schemes, namely The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship, were launched to reward outstanding secondary school students to pursue undergraduate studies in Hong Kong.
The third cohort of these two Scholarships is open for secondary school principals to nominate students in the graduating class from 28 November 2024 to 28 March 2025.
About the Hong Kong Jockey Club
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust is one of the world’s leading charity donors. Working with the Government, non-governmental organisations and community partners, the Club’s Charities Trust proactively seeks out the root causes of social issues, bringing multiple and cross-sectoral parties together to address them through innovative approaches.
About The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman’s Scholarship is a prestigious and generous scholarship that aims to attract students with exceptional academic achievements to pursue their undergraduate studies in Hong Kong.
Eligibility
Demonstrate exceptional standard of academic performance;
Have a strong intention and likelihood to matriculate in a UGC-funded undergraduate programme at any one of the eight UGC-funded institutions or an undergraduate programme at the HKAPA for their first undergraduate degree; and
Be taking their university-entrance public examination for the first time in the same academic year as the time of their application.
The Scholarship is open to students in Hong Kong as well as students from Mainland China and other countries and regions.
Selection Criteria
The applicant's track record of academic excellence, such as the achievement of 5** in five or more subjects and "Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development in the HKDSE or 45 out of 45 in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (or equivalent in other public examinations);
The applicant's leadership and non-academic achievements;
The applicant's commitment to service and improving the lives of others; and
The applicant's financial condition may be considered when applicants are of equal standing.
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship supports students to pursue their undergraduate studies in Hong Kong:
A one-off cash award at scholarship acceptance
Full tuition fee, academic and living allowance for the entire normative duration of study towards an undergraduate degree programme
Overseas learning subsidies
Participation in The Hong Kong Jockey Club overseas leadership programme
Application Procedure
Interested students should apply to this scholarship before they enter university and in their last year of secondary school.
Students currently studying in secondary schools in Hong Kong should apply through principal nomination. Each secondary school in Hong Kong can nominate up to three students with exceptional academic performance for this scholarship.
Interested parties should visit the scholarship website at https://jcscholarships.hk/en/scholarship/chairmans-scholarship. Applications must be submitted via the scholarship website by the application deadline.
Application Deadline
6:00 pm, 28 March 2025 (HK Time)