Hong Kong University is taking the top CBSE students for full scholarships. Know How!

The top CBSE performers can get full-ride scholarships to study at the Hong Kong University for a range of undergraduate courses that focus on inter-disciplinary learning, technology, and innovation. Know the requirements and how to apply here.

Fully-funded scholarships for outstanding Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) students have been provided by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), which is in 17th position in the world in QS World University Rankings 2025. Focused on fields of study in innovation, technology, and multidisciplinary studies, the scholarship aims to support outstanding CBSE students who are applying for HKU undergraduate studies.

Against the backdrop of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which places importance on competency-based education by CBSE, an improvement in students' performance across a range of subjects, ranging from STEM to humanities, led the institution to make its decision.

The courses covered under the scholarship

List of Courses by HKU:-

• Humanities and Digital Technologies (HDT) Bachelor of Arts
• Business Analytics BBA
• Marketing Analytics and Technology (MAT) Bachelor of Science
• Quantitative Finance Bachelor of Science (QFin)
• Global Creative Industries Bachelor of Arts (GCIN)
• Global Engineering and Business Program (GEBP) BBA BEng
• The BEng Elite Program
• Computational Social Science Major (BSocSc)
• Applied Artificial Intelligence (AppliedAI) Bachelor of Science degree
• Financial Technology (FinTech) Bachelor of Science
• Actuarial Science Bachelor of Science (ActuarSc)
• Decision analytics, risk management, and statistics are the three units of a bachelor's degree in statistics (BStat).
• Computer science bachelor's degree (CompSc)
• BEng in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI&DataSc)
• Technology and Innovation Bachelor of Science
• Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (BME)

The institution provides learners with over 420 international exchange links to 49 countries and regions, besides providing a firm grounding in core academic disciplines.

Besides, learners will benefit from double degree programmes and joint programmes with top universities such as Sciences Po, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Cambridge.

Application Steps

HKU's International/Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme is the mode of application for CBSE students who aspire to be selected under these scholarships.  Personal statement, academic documents, and any other required documents need to be submitted by applicants.

For detailed application instructions and deadlines, it is recommended that one visit the official HKU admissions website.

Criteria For Eligibility

• There is no specific eligibility criterion mentioned by the CBSE, so HKU will probably take the merit score for admission. 
• For competitive courses, a minimum score of around 90% is usually demanded in Indian board exams.
• Applicants should also meet any program-specific prerequisites along with the English language requirements.

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