Shaw College offers various academic and non-academic scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding performance in community services, student activities, sports, and other talents.
For admission scholarships to new students in 2024/25, please visit here.
For the details of all scholarships and awards offered by Shaw College in 2024/25, please refer to the followings:
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excellence Awards | 2@$10,000 8@$5,000 |
To first-year students who have excellent academic performance in public examinations and also demonstrate other special skills or talents e.g. public speech, playing musical instruments. | Open for application. Selection interview required. | September – October 2024 | December 2024 |
| Ms. Wong Wai-ling Scholarships | 4@$43,000 | To first-year students with outstanding admission results and financial needs. | Open for application. Selection interview required. | September – October 2024 | December 2024 |
| First Year Student Scholarships / Scholarships for Outstanding First Year Student | Various @$10,000 to $70,000 |
To first-year local students with excellent admission results in public examinations. | Selection based on academic results provided by Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA). | N/A | December 2024 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Head's List | Various@ $1,000 |
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Selection based on academic results provided by Registration and Examinations Section. | N/A | December 2024 |
| Department /Programme Scholarships | Various@ $5,000 |
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| Mrs. Choy Wei Oi Yuk Memorial Scholarship | 1@$4,000 |
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Both open for application and nomination. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Mrs. Tsao Chan Wai Ping Memorial Scholarship | 1@$4,000 |
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Both open for application and nomination. Selection interview may be required. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Professor D. C. Lau Memorial Scholarships | 1@$10,000 2@$5,000 |
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Selection based on academic results provided by the Departments. Interview required. | N/A | June – August 2025 |
| Professor John Yeung Memorial Scholarship | 1@$7,500 | To a first-year student from Biomedical Sciences Programme with outstanding academic performance. | Nomination made by School of Biomedical Sciences. | N/A | December 2024 |
| Shaw College General Education Scholarships | Various@ $1,000 |
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By nomination from teachers of College general education courses. | N/A | December 2024 |
| Shaw College Young Scholars | 4@$50,000 | To an outstanding local graduating student or young graduate who obtained a postgraduate degree offer or above in a prestigious university outside Hong Kong. | Open for application or by teacher's nomination. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tan Siu Lin Scholarship for Outgoing Exchange Students | 1@$10,000 |
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By invitation. | May – June 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Shaw College Scholarships for Outgoing Exchange Students | 79@$10,000 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw College Community Service Awards | 10@$5,000 10@$3,000 |
To students who have actively participated in community service or voluntary work. |
Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by Scholarship, Award and Financial Assistance Committee (SAFAC). Interview may be required. |
February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Henry Wong Memorial Student Awards | 2@$5,000 |
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Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. Interview may be required. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Outstanding Student Society Awards / Shaw College Student Union Outstanding Student Society Award | 4@$4,000 | To outstanding student organizations of the college. | Open for application. Joint selection by College and Student Union. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Professor John Yeung Memorial Scholarship | 1@$7,500 | To student who has had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities. | Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. Interview may be required. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Shaw College Student Activity Awards | 8@$5,000 15@$3,000 |
To students who have had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities. | |||
| Shaw College Xiude Jiangxue Alumni Scholarships | 3@$3,000 | To students who have had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities, with priority given to graduating students. | |||
| Staff Association Award for Student Service | 1@$4,000 | To the elected executive committee of the College Student Union. | The executive committee automatically receives the award. | N/A | June – August 2025 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards for Sports Event Record Breakers | Various@ $2,000 |
To students who break the records of sports events in college/university sports competitions. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | N/A | June – August 2025 |
| Outstanding Athlete Awards | Various@ $5,000 |
To members of College Teams winning champions in intercollegiate/University Sports Competitions. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | ||
| Outstanding College Sports Team Awards | Various@ $8,000 |
To college teams winning champions in intercollegiate/university sports competitions. | College teams winning champions in intercollegiate sports competitions get the award. | ||
| Awards for Outstanding First Year Athletes |
4@$15,000 4@$20,000 |
To first-year students who have proven outstanding achievements in sports. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | N/A | End of first term / second term |
| Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year | 2@$20,000 | To student with outstanding international / regional sports achievements. | Open application. Selection and nomination by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Language Prizes | Various@ $1,000 |
To students who have attained excellent results in specified language proficiency tests of English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Putonghua, Russian and Spanish. | Open for application. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Shanghai Fraternity Association Tsung Zung Educational Development Fund Global Exposure Award Scheme | Various | To students who participate in short-term academic programmes outside Hong Kong, and meet the criteria of the scheme. | Open for application. | Year round | N/A |
| Shaw College Alumni Association Scholarship for Service to Alumni | 1@$2,000 | To student who has contribution to alumni affairs. | Open for application or by college's nomination. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Shaw College Lam Kin Chung - Ikeda Scholarships | 4@$5,000 | To students with special educational need and outstanding academic performance. | Open for application. | September – October 2024 | December 2024 |
| Shaw College Non-local Internship Subsidy and Award Scheme | 30-60@$5,000-$10,000 | To students with satisfactory completion of the designated non-local internship programme organized by the College. | Nomination made by Student Development Programmes Committee; local students with financial need would be invited to apply for the subsidy part. |
N/A | N/A |
| Sir Run Run Shaw Gold Medal | 1@$60,000 |
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Open for application or by teacher's nomination. Interview required. | February – March 2025 | June – August 2025 |
| Student Exemplary Awards | 8@$10,000 |
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Open for application or by teacher's nomination. Interview required. | September – October 2024 | |
| Talent Awards | 5@$3,000 | To students who have talent in performing arts, creative arts or public speaking, and have proved evidence on achievements in relevant areas. | Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. | February – March 2025 |
Remarks
1. Students' application for scholarships may be affected if they are given a demerit.
Enquiry
Ms. Fiona HO / Ms. Joyce NG
Tel: 3943 8538 / 3943 7350
Email: fionaho@cuhk.edu.hk / joyceng@cuhk.edu.hk
