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Scholarships and Award Schemes

The VTC receives generous donations of scholarships from various partners including the Government of HKSAR, the industries, professional bodies and individuals. Scholarships totaling over HK$40 million are awarded to some 3,500 students in the academic year of 2019/20 in recognition of their outstanding achievements and to encourage their all-rounded development. Besides, The Government of HKSAR has introduced schemes for subsidy on exchange for post-secondary students to subsidise financially needy students to participate in outbound exchange programmes.


Please click here to read the Scholarship Pamphlet / Awardees’ Sharing.

 

Scholarships for New Students

VTC has set up admission scholarship schemes to award and recognise new students enrolling in Degree and Higher Diploma programmes who achieved outstanding academic results prior to joining VTC.
 
 

Degree Programme Scholarship Schemes

 
 
Degree Programme Scholarship Schemes

 

The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) provides vocationally-oriented degree programmes with a fine balance of professional knowledge and practice. It is committed to developing the leadership skills and generic competencies of students through immersing them in diversified learning experiences. The “Entrance Scholarship Scheme” for new Year-1 students who enroll in designated degree programmes with outstanding results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The scheme offers scholarships of up to full scholarship for four consecutive years of studies per award.

 

THEi also has an "Scholarship for Excellent Performance" for progressing students with value up to HK$40,000, in recognition of their excellent academic achievements in THEi.

 

Please refer to THEi scholarship page for details: www.thei.edu.hk/en/student-services/scholarships-awards​

 

Higher Diploma Programme Outstanding Achievements Admission Scholarship Scheme

 
 
Higher Diploma Programme Outstanding Achievements Admission Scholarship Scheme

 

"Higher Diploma Programme Outstanding Achievements Admission Scholarship” is set up for holders of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), who are newly-enrolled in full-time Higher Diploma programmes of the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), International Culinary Institute (ICI) / Chinese Culinary Institute (CCI) and Maritime Services Training Institute (MSTI).
 

Details will be announced later.

 

CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories Admission Scholarship

 
 

With generous donation from the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong (CMA) Industrial Development Foundation Limited, the “CMA Testing and Certification Laboratories Admission Scholarship” is awarded to new students who enrolled in VTC Higher Diploma programmes relating to the testing and certification industry. 
 

Details will be announced later.
 

 

  

 

Scholarships for Further Studies

 
 
 

These scholarships assist outstanding VTC students to pursue further studies after graduation, both locally and overseas, and enable them to realise their career aspirations.

 

  • Alistair Harvey Foundation Scholarship

    The Scholarship provides graduates of full-time Higher Diploma programmes in the Health and Life Sciences, Engineering, Information Technology disciplines and Interdisciplinary programmes with financial assistance of up to ￡27,500 a year for pursuing further studies at universities in the UK. The scholarships cover their tuition and accommodation fees, living expenses and air fares for two academic years.


    Since the establishment of the Scholarship in 2004, more than 160 IVE Higher Diploma graduates have been awarded scholarships under the scheme to complete their undergraduate studies in the UK; more than half of the Scholars have obtained Master's degrees in either the UK or Hong Kong, while some of them have completed their Doctorate studies.

 

  • The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships – Vocational Education Scholarship

    The Scholarship aims at supporting dedicated and socially committed VTC Higher Diploma graduates to pursue further studies at undergraduate level in overseas institutions in the disciplines of Design, Engineering (applicable to aerospace / marine / environmental / architecture studies) or Hospitality.  The scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation fees, living expenses, airfares and expenses on study trips / field trips for up to three academic years, capped at HK$450,000 per study year.

    In addition, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust also offers scholarships to encourage dedicated and socially committed Youth College graduates of Diploma of Vocational Education to pursue Higher Diploma studies at VTC.  Each scholarship covers the tuition fees capped at HK$55,600 per year, for up to two years.

  • Rotary Hong Kong Vocational Scholarship
    The scholarship is a progressing scholarship scheme to support VTC financially needy students of Diploma of Foundation Studies who possess positive attitude, leadership qualities and commitment to the community to articulate to Higher Diploma and THEi Degree (Year 3 Entry) programmes.  The scholarship amount ranges from HK$10,000 to HK$35,000.

 

  • Wu Jieh Yee Bursary
    Wu Jieh Yee Bursary aims to provide VTC’s Higher Diploma students from low-income households with financial relief so that they can focus on their studies and move towards their goals. Each recipient receives a bursary of HK$10,000 in support of their studies or living expenses.

 

Scholarships and Subsidies to encourage Out-reaching Participation

 
 

These scholarships aim to encourage students to participate in out-reaching and exchange activities to broaden their outlook and enrich their personal portfolios.

 

  • Mr Yeung Kai-yin Memorial Scholarship
    The scholarship enables needy students to participate in study visits and overseas exchange programmes to broaden their exposure and horizons and enhance their holistic development. Each student receives up to HK$10,000.
     
  • The HKSAR Government Subsidy Schemes for Exchange Activities
    The Government of the HKSAR has introduced four different subsidy schemes (which provide means-tested or non-means-tested subsidies) to support post-secondary students to participate in outbound exchange activities, so as to nurture students with international outlook and ability to thrive in a multi-cultural environment.  These schemes are applicable to local and non-local (for Mainland experience only) students enrolled in full-time Higher Diploma and Degree programmes.  Subsidy amount varies according to the destination, duration of the exchange activity and the level of means-tested student financial assistance (applicable to means-tested subsidy schemes).  Students with financial needs can apply for means-tested schemes with a higher subsidy amount.

 

 

  • Mr K S Cheng Memorial Scholarship

    Mr K S Cheng Memorial Scholarship aims to provide financial support to Higher Diploma students from the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) to pursue their dreams.  Students would develop their self-confidence and foster a sense of responsibility through executing self-set learning objectives and conducting contemplation that paves their path to future success.

     

  • More scholarships schemes
     

Scholarships to recognise Outstanding Performance

 
 

These scholarships aim to recognise and reward students who have achieved outstanding performance during their studies in VTC.

 

  • Dr Ng Tat-lun Memorial Outstanding Students Award Scheme
    This award aims to award outstanding students based on their academic achievements, leadership abilities, personal qualities, participation in extracurricular activities and contribution to the community. Every year, nine students from different disciplines receive this award of HK$10,000 each.

 

  • The HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund / Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund
    The HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund / Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund offers various scholarships and awards, including Outstanding Performance Scholarship, Talent Development Scholarship, Reaching Out Award, Best Progress Award and Endeavour Merit Award.  In 2019/20, around 2,000 VTC students were awarded the scholarships ranging from HK$10,000 to HK$40,000.

 

 

  • Chevalier Group Scholarship
    To recognise students’ academic achievement, 20 Chevalier Group Scholarships will be awarded to  outstanding students on Higher Diploma in Engineering and Diploma of Vocational Education (Electrical Engineering) programmes each year. The scholarship is worth HK$40,000 and HK$10,000 each respectively.

 

Scholarships to recognize Academic Progress

 
 
 

 

These scholarships aim to provide recognition and encouragement to VTC’s students who have made notable improvements over a specific period of time since joining VTC.

 

  • CYMA Charity Fund Scholarship
    The CYMA Charity Fund Scholarship aims to give recognition and encouragement to financially needy students who have made significant improvements in their studies, to better support their whole person development through extra-curricular activities.  Each year 100 VTC students receive the HK$5,000 scholarship.
     
  • Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund - Best Progress Award
    The Best Progress Award aims to encourage and recognise students with significant progress and improvement in their studies.  In 2019/20, around 40 VTC students were awarded the HK$10,000 scholarship.
     
  • More scholarships schemes
     
 

Scholarships to recognize performance in Internship / Attachments

 
 
 

 

These scholarships provide awards in recognition of the outstanding performance of students during their industrial attachments or internship with public and private businesses.

 

  • Outstanding Industrial Attachment Scholarships

    Funded by generous donations from industrialists and employers. The scheme awards VTC students who achieved outstanding performance during their industrial attachments. Over 400 students received this scholarship (worth HK$5,000 each) every year.
     

  • More scholarships schemes
     

Scholarships for Talent Development

 
 

These scholarships aim to support development of VTC’s students in non-academic areas including sports, music and performing arts, culture and design, and innovative technology.

 

  • The HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund / Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund - Talent Development Scholarship
    The Talent Development Scholarship aims to give recognition to students who have demonstrated achievements or talent in non-academic areas and provide support for these students to further develop their talent and potential.  Talent areas include sports and games, music and performing arts, culture, arts and design, and innovation, science and technology.  In 2019/20, around 450 VTC students are awarded the scholarship, worth HK$10,000 each.
     
  • More scholarships schemes
     

Application for Scholarships

 

You are welcome to contact us for further information about the scholarships and application details.
Tel: 2836-1321 (Miss Cheung) / 2836-1233 (Mr. Wong)
Email: vtchqas@vtc.edu.hk

 

The above information has been updated as of November 2020.  The latest information announced by VTC shall prevail in case of any discrepancies. The Council reserves the right to withdraw any of the above activities or modify their contents.