The Hong Kong Jockey Club invites nomination for the Striding On 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 Striding On Scholarship
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship aims to recognise students who have achieved excellence while demonstrating resilience and strength of mind to overcome adversities or challenges in life. These may include but are not limited to: challenges that arise from special educational needs or other forms of disabilities, health needs, prejudices on account of the individual’s race, gender or religious beliefs, hardships of all types (financial or otherwise), or other extenuating personal or familial circumstances.
Eligibility
Have the right to abode or the right to land in Hong Kong, or have entered Hong Kong on One-way Permits;
Be studying in a local secondary school in Hong Kong;
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;
Demonstrate resilience and strength of mind to overcome adversity or challenges in life and achieve excellence; and
Be taking their university-entrance public examination for the first time in the same academic year as the time of their application.
Selection Criteria
The selection of the recipient for the Striding On Scholarship will comprehensively evaluate:
The excellence of the applicant's achievements;
The severity of the applicant's adversities or challenges; and
The applicant's track record or aspirations for bringing positive impact to their community.
Scholarship Coverage
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 Scholarships overseas leadership programme
Application Procedure
Interested students should apply to this scholarship before they enter university and in their last year of secondary school through principal nomination. Each secondary school in Hong Kong can nominate up to two students for this scholarship.
Interested parties should visit the scholarship website at https://jcscholarships.hk/en/scholarship/striding-on-scholarship. Applications must be submitted via the scholarship website by the application deadline.
Application Deadline
6:00 pm, 28 March 2025 (HK Time)