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HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders

Last verified 7 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Awards range from partial tuition to full tuition plus up to HKD 60,000 annually; amount and renewal depend on selection and academic performance.

Provider
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Host country
Hong Kong
Deadline
2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.
Region
Asia

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements. Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic. Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes
Funding
Variable
Study level
undergraduate
Deadline
2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.

Key eligibility criteria

  • International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements.
  • Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic.
  • Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes

Recorded funding information

  • Variable

About the HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders (2026)

## Eligibility International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements. Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic. Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes ## Funding Awards range from partial tuition to full tuition plus up to HKD 60,000 annually; amount and renewal depend on selection and academic performance. One-off or renewable for the normal degree duration, depending on award. ## How to apply Apply through international undergraduate admissions; no separate academic scholarship form. ## Timing 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission. ## Official sources - [Official programme, eligibility and funding](https://join.hkust.edu.hk/university-admissions-scholarship-for-other-qualifications-holders) - [Global eligibility and 2027 application schedule](https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/international-qualifications)

Funding information

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  • Variable

HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders eligibility

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  • International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements.
  • Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic.
  • Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes

HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders document information

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    How to apply for the HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://join.hkust.edu.hk/university-admissions-scholarship-for-other-qualifications-holders to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements. Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic. Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.

      Provider deadline information: 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Verified from official sources on 2026-09-07 (research batch SFA-2026-09-07)
    Last checked 9/7/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders?+

    International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements. Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic. Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes

    What funding does the HKUST University Admissions Scholarship for Other Qualifications Holders offer?+

    Listed funding: Variable. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://join.hkust.edu.hk/university-admissions-scholarship-for-other-qualifications-holders to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: International qualification holders from worldwide, including African countries, subject to university admissions requirements. Strong academic profile and applicable school, qualification and English requirements. Scholarship assessment is holistic. Fields: Eligible undergraduate programmes. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027 admissions open early October 2026. Priority deadline 25 November 2026; rolling admissions thereafter; final closure 30 June 2027. Scholarship consideration follows admission.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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