| Name of Award | Descriptions / Eligibility |
International Postgraduate Scholarships | To enhance internationalization and provide students with a global educational experience, the International Postgraduate Scholarship is offered to outstanding international students. Scholarship recipients will get full tuition waiver plus HK$100,000 living allowance (approx. US$12,820). Eligible international applicants will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their all-round record and interview performance. |
FOR FULL-TIME APPLICANTS ONLY | These Scholarships, range from HK$5,000 to HK$50,000, and will be provided to students with outstanding academic backgrounds and public examination results. Applicants who submit completed applications before the deadline of the first round admission will be considered for the scholarships automatically.
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| IAPP Westin Scholar Book Award | A cash prize of USD 1,000 with 2 years of complimentary IAPP membership, and 3 exam vouchers for IAPP certification programs will be awarded to the student(s) who have outstanding academic performance in FIN7900 Cybersecurity and Privacy for Financial Technology. |
| VinTech International Talent Scholarship | International student(s) who have obtained a minimum cGPA of 3.20 or above after the first trimester would be nominated for the Scholarship. |
CEF (Continuing Education Fund) FOR LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY | Students can apply for the HKSAR’s. Continuing Education Fund (CEF) for reimbursement up to HK$25,000 and/or HKSAR’s Government Extended Non-Means Tested Loan Schemes (ENLS). |
| Diversity Contribution Scholarships | We believe that diversity inspires new thinking, fosters greater understanding and enriches the learning experience. The Diversity Contribution Scholarship is attributed to new entrants who can enhance the diversity of the programme. Applicants are assessed on a broad range of criteria, including international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, work experience, special achievement and talents. The scholarship amount ranges from half tuition waiver to full tuition waiver. |
FOR LOCAL APPLICANTS ONLY | The UGC (University Grants Committee) offers the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) for LOCAL students studying the MSc in Finance (Fintech and Financial Analytics) programme. Two admitted local students could receive HKD100,000 subsidy each by the government. The award of the fellowships will be based on merits taking into account the students’ academic achievements, professional qualifications, relevant working experience and achievements in other areas. Applicants are required to submit an application with special attention to their personal statements on how they can contribute to the FinTech and Financial Analytics areas of Hong Kong after completing the programme. (The Fellowship is subject to approval from Legislative Council) |
| Excellence Academic Performance Awards | Student(s) who obtain the highest cGPA in the class will be awarded at the time of graduation. |
| SlowMist Cybersecurity Award | A cash prize of USD 2,000 - 4,000 will be awarded to the best Individual Assignment(s) of FIN7900 Cybersecurity and Privacy for Financial Technology. |