Category: FA

EDB Subsidy Schemes for Overseas Learning Activity

Eligibility and Subsidy Amount

  • Scheme for Subsidy on Exchange for Post-secondary Students (SSE) [means-tested]
    • Local undergraduate students;
    • In receipt of means-tested student financial assistance (i.e. FASP) from the Student Finance Office (SFO) or whose families are in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
    • Successful applicant can be subsidised from HK$9,000 to HK$60,000 for participating in programmes (Subject to the destination and duration of the overseas activity);
    • Read more (Fact sheet of SSE, Means-tested SSEBR and Non-means-tested SSEBR)

  • Scheme for Means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for Post-secondary Students (Means-tested SSEBR) [means-tested]
    • Local undergraduate students;
    • In receipt of means-tested student financial assistance (i.e. FASP) from the Student Finance Office (SFO) or whose families are in receipt of the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA);
    • Successful applicant can be subsidised from HK$6,500 to HK$60,000 for participating in programmes (Subject to the destination and duration of the overseas activity);
    • Read more (Fact sheet of SSE, Means-tested SSEBR and Non-means-tested SSEBR)

  • Scheme for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for Post-secondary Students (Non-means-tested SSEBR) [non-means-tested]
  • Non-means-tested Mainland Experience Scheme for Post-Secondary Students (Non-means-tested MES) [non-means-tested]
    • Local/ non-local undergraduate students
    • Successful applicant can be subsidised from HK$1,950 to HK$14,400 for participating in programmes (Subject to the duration of the overseas activity in the Mainland China);
    • Read more (Fact sheet of Non-means-tested MES)

Summary Chart of Subsidy Schemes

Application

The application for SSE, Means-tested SSEBR and Non-means-tested SSEBR would be opened three rounds in the academic year 2024/25:

  • Round 1: 17 Jul –  1 Sep 2024
  • Round 2: 4 Nov – 31 Dec 2024
  • Round 3: 12 May – 22 Jun 2025

(For the activities not organised by HSUHK, application must be submitted one month prior to the commencement of the activity for approval.)

Please submit the online application form (SFR-APP) together with the supporting documents during the application period set by the Student Affairs Office (SAO).  

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Important Notes

  • During the activity participation, students should keep all expenditure records (both hardcopy and electronic receipts, and bookkeeping records).
  • Disbursement will be made upon completion of the programme, submission of reflection report and other necessary documents. 
  • The subsidy amount should not exceed the direct costs arising from the activity. Any other subsidies/ scholarships to cover expenses in connection with the same activity will be considered in calculation on the entitled subsidy amount.
  • Students need to provide personal bank account information through eCampus for disbursement purpose.  Please click here for the Guideline of uploading personal bank account information. 

Enquiry

Scholarship and Student Finance Unit

Student Affairs Office
Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK

Upload Bank Account Information

Uploading Bank Account Information

Upload  your bank account information via eCampus: 

Step 1. eCampus -> MyHSUHK -> Student Portal

Step 2. Payment -> Bank Account -> Enter your Windows password to login

This page can only be accessed on campus only, for off campus access, please login HSU VPN. For technical support, please contact ITSC or refer to https://itsc.hsu.edu.hk/user-services/sslvpn/.

Step 3. Add your bank account information

Step 4. Enter and upload your bank account information (with your name and account number as shown on your bank statement / passbook / bank account card).

Scheme for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for Post-secondary Students (Non-means-tested SSEBR)

Scheme for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to "Belt and Road" Regions for Post-secondary Students (Non-means-tested SSEBR)

Starting from the 2019/20 academic year, the Education Bureau (EDB) introduces a new scheme, namely the Scheme for Non-means-tested Subsidy on Exchange to “Belt and Road” Regions for Post-secondary Students (Non-means-tested SSEBR), which provides a non-means-tested subsidy funding for local students who enrolled in eligible  programmes to participate in exchange activities held in the Belt and Road Regions.

For more details of the Belt and Road Regions, please visit the website of Hong Kong Trade Development Council:

Eligibility

  1. HSUHK local students who enrolled in full-time locally-accredited undergraduate programmes at the time of application and throughout the duration of the subsidised exchange activity; and
  2. HSUHK local students who have ability to complete the outbound exchange activity held in the Belt and Road Regions, which is comprising substantive teaching and learning elements, lasting for at least five days, and organised and/or endorsed by HSUHK.

Subsidy Amount

Successful applicant can be subsidised from HK$1,950 to HK$18,000 for participating in programmes (Subject to Destination and Duration of the exchange activity). Each student will only be eligible for assistance under the Non-means-tested SSEBR once throughout his/her study in programme(s) at the same level of study (i.e. sub-degree or undergraduate) in Hong Kong.

Fact Sheet for Non-means-tested SSEBR Overview (Updated on 12 April 2022)

Enquiry

Student Finance and Resources Team

Student Affairs Office

Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk

Phone: +852 3963 5560

Office: M603, 6/F, Block M

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HSUHK Residential College Bursary

The Tung Foundation Residential College Bursary

In provision of comprehensive financial support to students with financial difficulties, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (the “HSUHK”) establishes the residential college (RC) bursary scheme starting from academic year 2018/19. With the generous support from The Tung Foundation (the “donor”), the bursary scheme is sponsored by The Tung Foundation since the academic year 2019/20 and named as “The Tung Foundation Residential College Bursary”.

Eligibility & Criteria

  • Full-time local students with residential college offer in academic year 2022/23 with full payment of residential colleges fee paid;
  • With proven financial needs;
  • Priority would be given to students from family currently supported by the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme and/or students receiving financial assistance under the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) (according to the level of financial assistance of the Tuition Fee Grant) as granted by the Student Finance Office of the HKSAR Government;
  • Students with special needs, under extenuating circumstances, would be considered on a case-by-case basis; and
  • With Year GPA of 2.0 or above in academic year 2021/22 (applicable to non-first year students only).

Application / Nomination Procedure

Enquiry

Student Finance and Resources Team

Student Affairs Office
Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK 

HSUHK Emergency Grant

HSUHK Emergency Grant

Eligibility

All full-time undergraduate local students who experience sudden unforeseen financial difficulties that will affect their studies at HSUHK may apply for the emergency grant.

Form of Assistance

The amount of grant will be decided on a case-by-case basis by the Student Affairs Office (SAO).

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application form with providing relevant documents through the SFR-APP. Applicants will be interviewed by staff of the SAO for need assessment.

Handling of Information

The personal data/information provided in the application form, and in any supplementary document(s), will be used by the SAO for processing/counter-checking of application for the emergency grant during the applicants’ studies in HSUHK, and the compilation of relevant statistics to facilitate analysis of applicant’s needs and review of different financial assistance schemes.

The application form and related documents will be kept for a period of seven years.

Applicant has the right to obtain access and makes the correction to the personal data provided by him/her in the application. Such request should be made in writing and addressed to the Director of Student Affairs of HSUHK.

Enquiry

Scholarship and Student Finance Unit

Student Affairs Office
Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK 

HSUHK Bursary Scheme

HSUHK Bursary Scheme

Apart from the Government financial assistance schemes, the University offers HSUHK Bursary Scheme to assist full-time local students with financial difficulties. This scheme is a supplement to the Government financial assistance schemes and is allocated to students on the basis of their financial needs.

Students with financial needs can apply for the HSUHK Bursary Scheme annually, subject to the availability of funds. Exact opening and closing dates subject to the timeline of the government financial assistance schemes and would be announced to students via eCampus and HSUHK email. Students have to submit a completed application form with the personal statement and supporting documents through the SFR-APP by the designated deadline set by the SAO. The interview may be arranged, as appropriate.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • Full-time undergraduate local non-first year students in the academic year 2024/25;
  • Students have proven financial needs and received financial assistance under the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) (according to the level of financial assistance of the Tuition Fee Grant) as granted by the Student Finance Office of the HKSAR Government in the academic year 2024/25;
  • Priority will be given to students from family currently supported by the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) Scheme, or students who have not received other financial assistance from the University in the same academic year;
  • Students with special needs, under extenuating circumstances, would be considered on a case-by-case basis; and
  • With Year GPA of 2.0 or above in the academic year 2023/24.

List of Sponsors (Subject to change)

  • C H Chan Scholarship Fund
  • Hui Hoy & Chow Sin Lan Charity Fund Limited
  • Martin Ka Shing Lee Student Financial Aid Scheme
  • The Incorporated Trustees of Hsin Chong K.N. Godfrey Yeh Education Fund
  • The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Application

  • Application Period: 1 Nov to 17 Nov 2024
  • Eligible students may refer to the Bursary Regulation for more information and submit application through the SFR-APP by the designated deadline.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Important Notes

  • Read the Guiding Principles for Scholarship Award and Financial Assistance Schemes thoroughly before proceeding to the application platform (SFR-APP).
  • Disbursement method: Autopay (via personal bank account). Awardees need to provide personal bank account information through eCampus. Guideline of uploading personal bank account information: click here
  • Format of supporting documents: jpg, jpeg, pdf
  • Size of supporting documents: Max. 5 MB per file

Enquiry

Scholarship and Student Finance Unit

Student Affairs Office
Email: sfr@hsu.edu.hk
Phone: 3963 5560
Office: M603, 6/F, M Building, Yuen Campus, HSUHK