Scholarship Information Summary
Independent Scholarships
- 1. Scholarship Portal
ScholarshipPortal is a scholarship search tool for students looking for tertiary education abroad, specifically Bachelors, Masters, PhDs, and short courses. You can find a variety of options in over 200+ countries across the globe. It is an alternative service from the company called StudyPortals, whose primary feature is as an international study choice platform (Which is also great to check out!)
Tags:Tertiary Education, Overseas, Local Students, Non-Local Students
- 2. British Council Hong Kong
The British Council is a British organisation specialising in international cultural and educational opportunities. They provide various scholarships and financial support. This is for local and non-local students who have the ambition to study outside of Hong Kong.
Tags:Tertiary Education, Overseas, Local Students, Non-Local Students
https://www.britishcouncil.hk/en/study-uk/scholarships
- 3. Future Education Foundation
Xccelerate is a socially-aligned education startup that bridges the gap between education and employment. Their scholarship portal is open for all types of students. Check the link for more information.
Tags:Tertiary Education, Secondary Education, Hong Kong, Local Students, Non-LocalStudents
https://xccelerate.co/scholarship
Government Scholarships
- 1. Study in Hong Kong:
‘Study in Hong Kong’ is an official portal by the HKSAR Government for scholarships. This is the most comprehensive website to seek scholarships provided by the government. There are three major scholarships for non-local students applying in universities and other links connecting to all Hong Kong university scholarships, which are mentioned in the link below.
Tags: Tertiary Education, Secondary Education, Hong Kong, Local Students
https://www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk/en/hong-kong-education/scholarships.php
Education Bureau
The Education Bureau (EDB) is the main source of information for anyone seeking any form of education, especially if you wish to know the education system and their policies, curriculum development, or any kind of programmes in respect of education from pre-primary to tertiary level.
List of essential services provided by EDB:
- 1. The Student Office (SFO): Education financial assistance (loan) from pre-primary to continuing education level.
- 2. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA): An independent, self-financing statutory body. The major function of the HKEAA is to administer public examinations. Thus, anyone who is willing to finish their high school education privately can register here. It is one of the best platforms to apply. http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/
- 3. The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ): This is another an independent statutory body to provide authoritative advice on academic standards of degree programmes in higher education institutions in Hong Kong. https://www.hkcaavq.edu.hk/en/
- 4. Vocational Qualifications and the Vocational Training Council (VTC): This medium provides structured vocational education and on-the-job training with clear progression pathways to attract talents for industries and trades with a keen demand for labour. Participants will study VTC’s training programme while receiving on-the-job training at employing companies. It is also an all-rounded provider, a platform that creates a path in anyways you desire. Highly suitable for individuals with no prior educational background. http://www.vtc.edu.hk/html/en/