The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) at the University of Hong Kong is pleased to announce a series of prestigious entrance scholarships for high-achieving local and international students admitted in the 2026/27 academic year. With awards of up to HK$200,000, these scholarships reflect CDS’s commitment to attracting top talent and supporting students in achieving academic excellence.

1.School of Computing and Data Science Entrance Scholarship ⁽¹⁾

This flagship scholarship, valued at HK$200,000 per recipient, is awarded to top-performing students admitted to any undergraduate programme within CDS:

• • Computing and Data Science (Delta+) [6200]
• • Computing and Data Science [6999]
• • BASc(FinTech) [6248]
• • BASc(AppliedAI) [6224]
• • BSc(ActuarSc) [6729]
• • Statistical Decision Sciences [6779]

Student Type	Awarding Criteria		Scholarship Value
Non-JUPAS (both Local and Non-local)	IB Total Points (including bonus points)	43 or above	HK$200,000
	Grades in GCE/IAL Subjects (2) (within one academic year)	5A*
JUPAS	HKDSE Best 5 Unweighted Score	38 or above

2.Computing and Data Science Entrance Scholarship 

Valued at HK$100,000 each, this scholarship is designed for outstanding students admitted to Computing and Data Science (Delta+) [6200] or Computing and Data Science [6999].

Student Type	Awarding Criteria		Scholarship Value
Non-JUPAS (both Local and Non-local)	IB Total Points (including bonus points)	41 – 42	HK$100,000
	Grades in GCE/IAL Subjects (2) (within one academic year)	4A*1A
JUPAS	HKDSE Best 5 Unweighted Score	35 – 37

3.Statistical Decision Sciences Entrance Scholarship ⁽³⁾
With awards ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$100,000, this scholarship recognizes distinguished students admitted to Statistical Decision Sciences [6779].

Student Type	Awarding Condition		Scholarship Value
Non-JUPAS (both Local and Non-local)	IB Total Points (including bonus points)	42	HK$100,000
		41	HK$75,000
		40	HK$50,000
	Grades in GCE/IAL Subjects (2) (within two academic years)	Better than 4A*	HK$100,000
		4A*	HK$75,000
		3A*1A	HK$50,000
JUPAS	HKDSE Programme Score (4) (based on admission formula)	≥ 40	HK$100,000
		≥ 36 to < 40	HK$75,000
		≥ 33 to < 36	HK$50,000

4.Statistics and Actuarial Science Scholarship ⁽³⁾

This scholarship targets exceptional students admitted to BSc(ActuarSc) [6729], offering awards of HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 each.

Student Type	Awarding Condition		Scholarship Value
Non-JUPAS (both Local and Non-local)	IB Total Points (including bonus points)	42	HK$100,000
		41	HK$75,000
		40	HK$50,000
	Grades in GCE/IAL Subjects (2) (within two academic years)	Better than 4A*	HK$100,000
		4A*	HK$75,000
		3A*1A	HK$50,000
JUPAS	HKDSE Programme Score (5) (based on admission formula)	≥ 42	HK$100,000
		≥ 38 to < 42	HK$75,000
		≥ 35 to < 38	HK$50,000

The above scholarships may be held concurrently with other scholarships offered by HKU, provided that the total value of the awards received does not exceed the maximum amount stipulated by the Senate each year.

Explore HKU scholarships: https://admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships

Note:
1. To avoid duplication of benefits, recipients of the “School of Computing and Data Science Entrance Scholarship” will not be eligible to receive the following scholarships concurrently: “Computing and Data Science Entrance Scholarship”, “Statistical Decision Sciences Entrance Scholarship”, “Statistics and Actuarial Science Scholarship”.
2. English and Chinese language subjects, Critical Thinking, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Knowledge and Enquiry, Project Work, Thinking Skills, and Extended Project Qualification are excluded.
3. Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend a scholarship interview, and the interview performance may be considered as part of the selection criteria.
4. 6779 Programme admission formula: 1.5 x Mathematics + Best 4 Subjects (may include Category A subjects and M1/M2).
5. 6729 Programme admission formula: 1.2 x English + 1.2 x Mathematics + 1.2 x M1/M2 + Best 2 Subjects.