<p><span>Hong Kong is known as one of the trading and financial centers not only in Asia, but all over the world.</span><span> </span><span>Here there are many offices of the largest corporations, production giants and international holdings.</span><span> </span><span>This, undoubtedly, creates excellent conditions for work.</span><span> </span><span>But not only.</span><span> </span><span>Hong Kong is also known throughout the world for its educational institutions.</span><span> </span><span>Education in Hong Kong is the first step towards further employment in world-renowned companies.</span></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>A huge number of foreign students have already felt the benefits of getting an education in Hong Kong.</span> <span>Over the past 10 years, the number of students from the US and Europe has grown by more than 125 percent.</span> <span>Tuition fees at Hong Kong universities are low.</span> <span>But if you also consider accommodation in Hong Kong and food, the amount is quite impressive.</span> <span>Fortunately, foreign students have quite a few ways to save money while getting an education in Hong Kong.</span></span></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span><span>It's about grants and scholarships.</span><span> </span><span>They will help to cover the costs of living and education.</span><span> </span><span>Due to them in some cases it is possible to receive training in Hong Kong for free.</span></span></span></p><div><h2><strong>Scholarships from the universities of Hong Kong</strong></h2></div><p><span>Most scholarships and grants for study in Hong Kong are issued directly by universities and, almost always, on the basis of academic achievement.</span><span> </span><span>In some universities, for example, at the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), students who are enrolled in the first year of study in the undergraduate program automatically become applicants for a scholarship.</span></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>Thus, the local government seeks to attract the most successful students to the <span>Hong Kong</span> universities.</span> <span>But this technique is not observed in all universities, so information on current financial assistance is better to learn in advance.</span></span></p><p><strong>University of Hong Kong Scholarship (HKU)</strong></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>This scholarship from HKU is awarded annually to undergraduate students.</span> <span>The main criterion for selection: good academic performance.</span></span></p><p><span>Application for a scholarship can be applied immediately after enrolling in a university.</span><span> </span><span>Since the University of Hong Kong accepts applications online, you will need to register on the university's website and begin by filling out an application for admission, and then applying for a scholarship.</span></p><p><span>The amount of this scholarship may be different, but in general it should help to pay the student not only education in Hong Kong, but also accommodation.</span><span> </span><span>A student who received a University of Hong Kong Scholarship can apply for it again for further years of study at the university.</span><span> </span><span>But he will get it again only if his academic indicators remain consistently high.</span></p><p><strong>Lingnan</strong> <strong>University <span>Scholarship</span></strong></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>This scholarship is granted to students planning to begin their undergraduate studies at the Faculty of Business, Arts or Social Sciences.</span> <span>The main criterion is academic achievement and social activity (participation in public organizations, charitable projects, events and discussions).</span></span></p><p><span>In addition to the school leaving certificate, you must submit the results of the SAT 1 test with a minimum score of 1650 points, a bachelor's degree or a post-school curriculum diploma.</span><span> </span><span>It is also necessary to have a TOEFL certificate with a minimum score of 550 points for the regular version, 213 for the computer version of the test, or 79 for the online version.</span><span> </span><span>Instead of the TOEFL certificate, you can provide an IELTS certificate with a total score of 6.0.</span> </p><p><span>Applications for the award of scholarships are made simultaneously with the application for admission to the university.</span><span> </span><span>This should be done in December to begin training in September.</span><span> </span><span>The amount of Lingnan University Scholarship can vary, fully or partially covering the student's expenses for education in Hong Kong.</span><span> </span><span>Apply for a scholarship at the University of Lingnan can be annually subject to high academic achievement.</span></p><p><strong>Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme for Non-local Mainland Students (CityU)</strong></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>CityU pays a scholarship to foreign students - under the condition of excellent academic performance and social activity.</span> <span>Also welcomed the victory in various competitions.</span> <span>Applications for scholarships are submitted together with applications for admission.</span> <span>The amount of scholarships can be different: fully cover the cost of training, accommodation and meals, or partially.</span></span></p><p><strong>The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Scholarships</strong></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>Scholarships at the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong are divided into two types: academic and non-academic.</span> <span>Academic scholarships are paid to students with high academic achievement, not academic - they are awarded for various outstanding achievements in other areas.</span> <span>Fellowships are paid each year.</span></span></p><p><strong>Chinese University of Hong Kong <span>Scholarship</span> (CUHK)</strong></p><p><span>CUHK annually provides financial support to foreign students entering the full-time department.</span><span> </span><span>Also, scholarships are given to those who show high academic achievement.</span><span> </span><span>The amount of scholarships at this university varies from 50 thousand to 145 thousand Hong Kong dollars.</span></p><p><strong>Hong Kong Baptist University Scholarship (HKBU)</strong></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span>From business and medicine to fine arts - in all these disciplines in HKBU you can get a scholarship.</span> <span>The amount of scholarships varies from 5 thousand to 40 thousand Hong Kong dollars.</span> <span>There are a lot of scholarships and they are issued every year.</span></span></p><div><h2><strong>Grants to study PhD in Hong Kong for foreign students</strong></h2></div><p><span tabindex="-1">Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Grant is awarded to the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RCG) and is intended for international students of doctoral studies at one of the eight Hong Kong universities participating in the program: the Hong Kong University, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Polytechnic</span><span> </span><span>University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Institute of Education, Lingnan University, Hong Kong Baptist University, China University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong City University.</span></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span tabindex="-1">In the 2014/2015 school year, more than 200 such grants were distributed between students who study in Hong Kong in areas such as business, humanities, engineering, engineering, medicine, natural and social sciences.</span> <span>In the 2018/2019 school year, more than 230 grades of PhD will be distributed.</span></span></p><p><span id="result_box" lang="en"><span tabindex="-1" class="alt-edited">To obtain a grant, students must have a good academic performance, leadership skills, research capacity and communication skills.</span> <span tabindex="-1">To begin with, you need to fill in the online application form on the RCG website and get the identification number, then go directly to the university and submit the application and this number.</span><span> </span><span>Deadline for filing an application is the beginning of December of each year.</span></span></p><p><span tabindex="-1">In the future, the processing of the application largely depends on the university.</span><span> </span><span>But, often, to participate in the competition, students are asked to show their research project and prove the already available academic achievements.</span></p><p><span>The size of the grant is 240 thousand Hong Kong dollars (approximately 30 thousand US dollars).</span> <span>A student may also be provided with an amount of 10 thousand Hong Kong dollars (about $ 1,300) a year for additional expenses: organizing travel or any other activities related to research activities.</span></p><p><span>The grant is designed for 3 years.</span> <span>If the study in the Doctoral degree lasts more than 3 years, the student may ask for additional financial assistance.</span></p><div><h2><strong>Other Scholarships in Hong Kong</strong></h2></div><p><b></b><span>Consider other popular scholarships to study in Hong Kong:</span></p><ul><li><strong>The Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund</strong></li></ul><p><span>This scholarship is considered public and is intended for foreign and local students who are educated in Hong Kong on full-time accredited programs, as well as undergraduate programs.</span> <span>The scholarship is awarded to students with the highest academic merit, achievements and talents.</span><span> </span><span>Its size for foreign students is 80 thousand Hong Kong dollars (about 10,300 US dollars) per year.</span></p><ul><li><strong>Entrance Scholarship Scheme, <span>City University of Hong Kong</span></strong></li></ul><p><span>This scholarship is awarded to students from other countries enrolled in the undergraduate program in CityU.</span> <span>The decision to finance a student is taken solely on the basis of his academic merit.</span></p><p><span>Under this program may be granted three types of scholarships:</span></p><ul><li><span>full, which covers the cost of the year of study in CityU, accommodation on campus and related costs;</span></li><li><span>full scholarship, which covers only the cost of training at the University of Hong Kong;</span></li><li>partial <span>scholarship</span> <span>which cover only half the cost of the year of study.</span></li></ul><p><span tabindex="-1">Students do not apply for this type of scholarship.</span><span> </span><span>Hong Kong City University independently selects students who deserve such financial support based on their knowledge, achievements and talents.</span></p><p><span>It is worth noting that, despite the general requirements, all Hong Kong universities have their own methodology for selecting entrants.</span> <span id="result_box" lang="en"><span tabindex="-1">Although education in Hong Kong is worth the money, a contest among those who want to learn is great.</span> <span>Therefore, universities conduct a strict selection and accept only the best candidates.</span> <span>The process of admission and examination of applications of foreign applicants is made in a separate order and lasts long enough (about 6-9 months).</span> <span>Therefore, you should not pull it.</span></span></p><p><span>As you have seen, scholars who can cover up to 100 percent of the cost of studying at the University of Hong Kong and residing are provided for those who study in Hong Kong at the magistracy and doctoral studies.</span><span> </span><span>With the help of such grants and scholarships, you can receive training in Hong Kong for free.</span><span> </span><span>In addition, students are allowed to work up to 8 hours a week in the framework of their university.</span></p><p> </p><p 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