Scholarships for Application (2023/2024)

A number of scholarships and awards are open for application. Students are encouraged to submit their applications to the Department for consideration. Most of the scholarships are competitive in nature. Some are designated to EE students, while others are open to CENG or CityU students.

To submit a scholarship application, a student should complete the application form together with the supporting documents as specified. A hardcopy of the completed documents needs to be submitted to the drop-in-box located next to the Department entrance (AC1 Green Zone, 6/F, Lift 7) before the deadline.

The lists below keep populating over time. Please visit this page often for the latest information.

(A) Scholarships Designated to EE Students

The Department considers applications of the following scholarships designated to EE students. The selection considerations and other details are for departmental reference.

Scholarship Title Eligibility Approx. No. of EE Nominees

Amount of
Each Award
 

 Selection Considerations Application
• Deadline
• Form
(a) Programme/Major (BEng)
(b) Year of Entrance to EE
(c) Local / Non-local
HK & Kowloon Electrical Appliances Merchants Association Social Welfare Funds Scholarship (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE (b) Non-first year students (c) Both 2 HK$2,500 • Academic performance • Favors children of the association members

5 Nov 2023

• E- nomination system
The Department of Electrical Engineering Entrance Scholarship (a) BDEGEE (b) 2023 cohort (First Year students) (c) Local 10 HK$10,000 • Placed EE in band A of JUPAS choices •Attained 5* or above in any ONE of the specified subjects in English, Mathematics, M1/M2, Information and Communication Technology, Physics, or Combined Science (Phy+Chem)/(Phy+Bio) • Result obtained in the current year • Not concurrently hold other scholarships

25 Sept 2023

• Application via Scholarship E-nomination System

 

(B) Scholarships Open to CENG/CityU Students

The Department considers applications of the following scholarships for nomination to CENG for further selection. The selection considerations and other details are for departmental reference.

Scholarship Title Eligibility Approx. No. of EE Nominees

Amount of
Each Award
 

 Selection Considerations Application
• Deadline
• Form
(a) Programme/Major (BEng)
(b) Year of Entrance to EE
(c) Local / Non-local
HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2024/25 (a) CDE/ELEL/INFE/MEE (b) Year 2 and 3 students (c) Local 2 As recommended by the university

• CGPA > 3.7 • IELTS score no less than 6.5 or internet-based TOEFL score no less than 90 • Activity involvements in the university/community • No extensive prior overseas experiences

• Strong financial need (provide approval letter for the government grant and loan)

6 December 2023

• Form
Bright Future Whole Person Development Scholarships (a) CDE/ELEL/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Local		 3 HK$42,100/year
(covering the awardees’ annual tuition fees for 3 years of studies at CityU plus subsidies to their expenses for outbound exchange/internship programmes)

Renewal will be granted on an annual basis: obtained CGPA 3.3 or above by the end of the Sem B each year.
  • CGPA: 3.3 or above by the end of Sem B in 2022/23
  • Outstanding academic performance in HKDSE, especially in STEM-related subjects
  • have shown a genuine interest and commitment to pursuing a career in engineering
  • have demonstrated leadership through voluntary work, community services and other extracurricular activities
  • CENG will arrange interview in mid-Nov 2023
 5 Nov 2023 • E-nomination system
• Upload essay question as attached to the system
The CENG College Medal
(By nomination)		 (a) 2023 Graduates for all UG majors
(b) Not applicable
(c) Both		 1 HK$3,000
  • CGPA: 3.8 or above
  • Well-rounded personal qualities
  • CENG will arrange an interview in Nov
 5 Nov 2023  
The Cheng Foundation Scholarships (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Both		 1 HK$24,000
  • Academic Performance
  • Responsible citizen who respects the rule of law and abides by it
  • Positive attitude to contribute to the prosperity and stability of society
 5 Nov 2023 • Form
Fang Brothers Whole Person Development Scholarships

An Information Session will be organized for students who are interested in applying for the Scholarship on 13 November 2023 (Monday) during 3:30pm – 4:30pm at R6052, BOC. Students who wish to know more about the application details can register to join HERE.		 (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Both		 2 HK$100,000
  • CGPA at 3.2 or above
  • Demonstrated outstanding performance and contribution in the seven areas of Whole Person Development, i.e. in spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, career and emotional aspects (德、智、體、群、美、事、情)
  • Demonstrated special talents or contributions to community
  • Attained satisfactory academic performance
  • Not concurrently hold another scholarships or prizes of value more than HK$100,000 in the 2023/24 academic year
 5 Nov 2023 • Form • Note
HKSAR Government Scholarship (a) CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Both		 6 Local: HK$40,000

Non-local: HK$80,000
  • CGPA at 3.7 or above in Sem B 2022/23
  • Leadership qualities
  • Activity involvements in the university/community
  • Renewable with CGPA at 3.5 or above in the following year
  • Shortlisted candidates will be nominated for the HKSAR Government Scholarship. Once the quota is filled up, the remaining candidates will be nominated for the CityU Scholarship. In this connection, please submit application to both of the Scholarships via system
 5 Nov 2023 • By E-nomination system
CityU Scholarship (a) CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Local		 6 HK$30,000
  • CGPA at 3.7 or above in Sem B 2022/23
  • Leadership qualities
  • Activity involvements in the university/community
  • Language proficiency
  • Good conduct
  • Shortlisted candidates will be nominated for the HKSAR Government Scholarship. Once the quota is filled up, the remaining candidates will be nominated for the CityU Scholarship. In this connection, please submit application to both of the Scholarships via system
 5 Nov 2023 • By E-nomination system
For Our Future Scholarship (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first year students
(c) Local		 1 HK$50,000
  • CGPA: 3.5 or above
  • Activity involvements in the university/community
  • Personal development (sport, art, music, etc)
  • Leadership qualities
 5 Nov 2023 • Form • Note
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Scholarships for Disabled Students (a) CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE/MEE
(b) Second to final year of study
(c) Local		 1 HK$40,000
  • Special educational need (ref. HK Rehabilitation Programme Plan)
  • Academic performance
 2 Oct 2023 • Form D2 • Note
Hong Kong Association of University Women (HKAUW) Undergraduate Scholarships ( 2023/24) (a) CDE/ELEL/INFE/MEE
(b) Non-first and final year female students
(c) Local		 1 HK$5,000
  • Academic performance
  • Demonstrated current participation and active involvement in the community service
  • Undergraduate member of HKAUW
  • Recommendation letter from current community service organization
 26 Sep 2023 • Form • Note
The HKIE Scholarship 2023/24 (a) CDE/ELEL/INFE (b) 2022/23 intake cohort
(c) Local		 2 HK$20,000 per annum
  •  CGPA 3.5 or above
  •  Obtain Level 4 or above in English Language and Chinese Language (or a language other than English)**, and Level 5 or above in two subjects among Mathematics and Science Education (Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Science (Integrated, Combined) in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (i.e. Mathematics + 1 Science Education subject or 2 Science Education subjects) or equivalent;
  • Leadership qualities
  • Activity involvements in the university/community
  • Submit a statement of not more than 500 words
 14 Sep 2023 • Form • Note

Note 1: For more information, please refer to the Student Development Services homepage (http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/sch). Successful applicants will be contacted directly by the Student Development Services, while non-successful applicants may not be informed.

Note 2: Only full-time EE students are considered on this page unless otherwise specified.

Note 3: Previous recipients of a scholarship are normally not prohibited from applying for the same scholarship.

Note 4: There is normally an upper limit of HK$200,000 on the total amount of merit-based awards of the University, namely University scholarships and prizes, an undergraduate student may receive in an academic year. The guideline, aiming to enable more deserving students to benefit from the University resources, will apply to all local and non-local undergraduate and sub-degree students. However, scholarships designated for exchange activities, placements and course-required projects are excluded.

Note 5: Some other scholarships available in the previous years are listed in this link .

Recipients of Scholarships

Last Updated :  31 Oct  2023