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 |
Selection Considerations | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Deadline • Form |
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| (a) Programme/Major (BEng) (b) Year of Entrance to EE (c) Local / Non-local |
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| The Department of Electrical Engineering Entrance Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE (b) 2021 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 |
10 Oct 2021 Closed • Form |
| Mr Chan Mang Chi Memorial Scholarships (By nomination from EE Dept) |
(a) ECE (b) Year 4 student (c) Both |
1 | HK$30,000 |
• Highest CGPA in the previous year • Outstanding service contribution to the Department/University and or global engagement |
7 Nov 2021 Closed • By E-nomination system |
| PCCW-HKT Scholarships | (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) Non-first year students (c) Both |
4 | HK$10,000 |
• Academic performance • Activity involvements in the university/ community |
7 Nov 2021 Closed • By E-nomination system |
| Chiang Chen Industrial Charity Foundation Scholarships | (a) ECE (b) Next to final year (c) Local |
1 | HK$25,000 | • CGPA > 3.3 • Leadership, initiative, and enthusiasm • Financial need (e.g. based on family income) • Not concurrently holding another scholarship (except for need-based financial aids) |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| HK & Kowloon Electrical Appliances Merchants Association Social Welfare Funds Scholarship | (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) Non-first year students (c) Both |
2 | HK$2,500 | • Academic performance • Favors children of the association members |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| Compass Scholarship | (a) ELEL (b) First year students (c) Both | 1 | HK$10,000 | • Academic performance in Sem A 2021/22 | 8 Aug 2022 |
(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 |
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| • Deadline • Form |
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| (a) Programme/Major (BEng) (b) Year of Entrance (c) Local / Non-local |
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| The HK Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme 2021/22 | (a) BDEGEE/CDE /ELEL/INFE (b) 2021/22 & 2020/21 intake cohorts (Year 1 and 2 of 4-year curriculum) (c) Both |
2 Local students/ 1 for Mainland student/ 1 for Local student with special educational needs |
Local: HK$113,000 Non-local: Tuition Fee + HK$70,900 |
• Academic performance • Proficiency in Chinese (including Putonghua) and English languages • Demonstrate outstanding personal qualities and leadership • Not allow to hold concurrently with other scholarships in the same academic year • Provide proofs showing special educational needs, as applicable •Shortlisted students will be invited to attend an interview arranged by SDS in person in late September/early October 2021 |
24 Aug 2021 Closed • Form • Note |
| Ms Ada Chow Scholarship | (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE /INFE (b) 2020/21 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$10,000 |
• CGPA at 3.3 or above • Leadership qualities • Aspiration for advancement |
19 Oct 2021 Closed |
| Pang Miu Ping & Yeung Lan Scholarship Scheme | (a) CDE/CE/ELEL/ECE /INFE (b) 2020/21 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$20,000 |
• Academic performance • Financial need (e.g. orphans, single parent families, disadvantage background, etc) (Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan.) |
19 Oct 2021 Closed |
| The Joseph Lau Luen Hung Charitable Trust Scholarships | (a) BDEGEE (b) 2021/2022 (c) Local |
1 | HK$25,000 |
合資格學生必須符合以下各項要求: 1. 於2021/2022學年經香港中學文憑考試 (HKDSE) 入讀香港城市大學全日制政府資助課程 一年級的本地本科生； 2. HKDSE最佳五科成績為20分或以上； 3. 來自正在領取綜合社會保障援助(綜援)計劃之家庭；及 4. 就讀中四至中六期間義工服務時數達到40小時或以上。 |
19 Oct 2021 Closed • Form |
| The CENG College Medal | (a)2021 Graduates (b)Not applicable (c)Both |
1 | HK$30,000 |
• CGPA: 3.8 or above • Well-rounded personal qualities • CENG will arrange an interview in Nov |
19 Oct 2021 Closed • Form |
| Bright Future Whole Person Development Scholarships | (a)CDE/ELEL/INFE (b)2020/21 BEngEGU4 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 2020/21 • 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 early mid-Nov 2021 |
27 Oct 2021 Closed • By E-nomination system • Essay question |
| HKSAR Government Scholarship | (a)CDE/CE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b)Non-first year students (c)Both |
10 | Local: HK$40,000 Non-local: HK$80,000 |
• CGPA at 3.7 or above in Sem B 2020/21 • Leadership qualities • Activity involvements in the university/community • Renewable with CGPA at 3.5 or above in the following year |
7 Nov 2021 Closed • By E-nomination system |
| CityU Scholarship | (a)CDE/CE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b)Non-first year students (c)Both |
10 | HK$30,000 | • CGPA at 3.7 or above in Sem B 2020/21 • Leadership qualities • Activity involvements in the university/community • Language proficiency • good conduct |
7 Nov 2021 Closed • By E-nomination system |
| Fang Brothers Whole Person Development Scholarships An Information Session will be organized for students who are interested in applying for the Scholarship on 4 November 2021 (Thursday) from 4:30pm to 5:30pm via Zoom. Students who wish to know more about the application details can register to join HERE. |
(a)CDE/CE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (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 2020/21 academic year |
7 Nov 2021
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| For Our Future Scholarship | (a) CDE/CE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2020/21 and before (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 |
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| HSBC Overseas Scholarship 2022/23 | (a) CE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (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 Information session will be held on 8 November 2021 (Monday) at 3:00 p.m. in Room 6052, 6/F, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Complex. Please reserve a seat via CRESDA. |
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| HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund-Endeavour Merit Award (EMA) | (a) BDEGEE/CE /CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Both |
3 | $15,000 | • CGPA 2.5 or above • Special Education Need (SEN) (Provide documentary proof of SEN) |
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| HSBC Hong Kong Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CE /CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
2 | $50,000 | • CGPA 3.7 or above • Financial need (Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) or Disability |
4 Jan 2022 |
| AEON Credit Service (Asia) Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3.3 or above • Good conduct • Financial need(Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| AIA Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE (b) First year (c) Local |
2 | $50,000 (renewable with min CGPA 3.2) | • CGPA > 3.2 • Community service or charitable work • Good conduct • Not concurrently hold other scholarship to cover the tuition fee • Financial need ((Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) |
12 Jan 2022 Closed • Form • Note |
| ASM Pacific Technology Scholarship | (a) CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) Non-first year students (c) Both |
2 | HK$12,500 | • CGPA > 3.3 or above • Good conduct • Financial need(Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| CENG Dean's Scholarship | (a) CDE/ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) Non-first year students (c) Both |
3 | HK$25,000 | • Academic performance • Activity involvements in the university community • General knowledge about society • Presentation skills/analytical thinking |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| Escher P.Y. Leung Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3.3 or above • Leader quality • Aspiration for advancement |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| Hong Kong Hua-Yan Buddhist Association Scholarships | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
2 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3 • Good conduct • Financial need(Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) • Not concurrently hold another scholarship |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
2 | HK$5,000 | • Academic performance • Financial need (e.g. orphans, single parent families, disadvantage background, etc) (Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan.) |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| Pao Ho Mei Chun Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3 • Good conduct • Financial need(Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) • Not concurrently hold another scholarship |
12 Jan 2022 Closed |
| The George and Chandra Harilela Foundation Scholarships | (a) BDEGEE/CE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) 1 Local/1 ethnic minority with HK permanent resident status |
2 | $50,000 | • CGPA 3 or above • Financial need (Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan) • Aspiration for advancement in their essays Please submit 800 words essay in English answering the questions as attached regulation. |
12 Jan 2022 Closed • Form • Note |
| The D. H. Chen Foundation Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE (b) First year (c) Local |
2 | HK$160,100 (including tuition fee, overseas learning allowance, living allowance subject to proven financial or SEN) |
• Permanent resident of Hong Kong • Academic performance CGPA 3.5 or above with all letter grades of courses taken available • Proven leadership skills and commitment to make positive social change • Not concurrently hold other scholarships, bursaries, allowance or award(s) • Annual renewal if meet renewal requirement |
13 May 2022 Closed • Form • Note |
| Lee Shau Kee Scholarships for Academic Outstanding Students | (a) BDEGEE/CE/CDE /ELEL/ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
1 | $25,000 | • Outstanding academic performance • Submit a reflective essay on learning/study experience |
13 May 2022 Closed • Form
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| Mr Chen Kin Wah Scholarships | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Both |
2 | HK$20,000 | • Outstanding academic performance in terms of CGPA of 3.5 or above in Semester B 2021/22 • Priority will be given to those who have proven financial need |
19 May 2022 Closed |
| OP-Smooth Computer Scholarship | (a) BDEGEE/CDE/ELEL /ECE/INFE (b) 2021/22 and before (c) Local |
1 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3 or above in Semester B 2021/22 • Leadership quality, aspiration for advancement |
19 May 2022 Closed |
| VTech Group of Companies Scholarship | (a) CDE/ECE (b) Year 3 students (c) Both |
2 | HK$10,000 | • CGPA > 3.3 in Semester B 2021/22 • Financial need (e.g. based on family income) (Provide approval letter for the Government Grant and Loan for local students.) • Activity involvement in university/community |
19 May 2022 Closed |
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 : 6 Oct 2022
