Scholarships are available for local and non-local students at all levels The School of Computing and Data Science (CDS) at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) is pleased to announce a series of prestigious entrance scholarships for high-achieving local and international students admitted in the 2026/27 academic year. Entrance Scholarships for CDS undergraduate students 1.School of Computing and Data Science Entrance Scholarship 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] (1) 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. 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]. (1) 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.Statistical Decision Sciences Entrance Scholarship With awards ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$100,000, this scholarship recognizes distinguished students admitted to Statistical Decision Sciences [6779]. Scholarship Value Awarding Condition Scholarship Value Awarding Condition Scholarship Value better than 4A* (1) 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. (2) 6779 Programme Scoring Formula: 1.5 x Math + Best 4 Subjects (may include category A subjects and M1/M2). 4.Statistics and Actuarial Science Scholarship This scholarship targets exceptional students admitted to BSc(ActuarSc) [6729], offering awards of HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 each. Scholarship Value Awarding Condition Scholarship Value Awarding Condition Scholarship Value better than 4A* (1) 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. (2) 6729 Programme Scoring Formula: 1.2 x Eng + 1.2 x Math + 1.2 x M1 / M2 + Best 2 Subjects. 6248 Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Financial Technology Academic Prize in Financial Technology Dr CHEUNG Wah Kenny Jacky pledged an initial sum of HK$100,000 to establish an academic prize for outstanding students pursuing the BASc (Financial Technology) degree. Two prizes, valued at HK$5,000 each, shall be awarded annually to Year 2 or above students in the aforesaid programme on the basis of academic merit. 6729 Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science Sir Edward Johnston Prize (awarded by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, UK) The Sir Edward Johnston Prize is awarded to the best performing graduating students on the actuarial programmes at five universities in South East Asia, including HKU, which are linked to the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). The Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong Scholarship The Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong and The LUA Foundation Limited have both pledged an aggregate annual donation to support outstanding undergraduate students. Two scholarships, valued at HK$10,000 each, shall be awarded annually to Year 2 or above local students in the BSc (Actuarial Science) or BStat (Risk Management) based on academic merit with cumulative GPA3.2 or above. In cases of students of equal academic merit, participation of community service shall also be taken into consideration. The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Scholarship The Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Educational Trust kindly pledged an annual donation to support scholarships for BSc (Actuarial Science) undergraduates at HKU, with the objective of encouraging tertiary education in insurance. Up to six scholarships, valued at HK$20,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BSc (Actuarial Science) Year 3 or above local students. YF Life Scholarship in Actuarial Science and Risk Management YF Life Insurance International Limited kindly pledged to establish the YF Life Scholarship in Actuarial Science and Risk Management at HKU, with an objective of nurturing talents for the insurance industry. Five scholarships, valued at HK$15,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BSc (Actuarial Science) or BStat (Risk Management) students on the basis of academic merit and performance in an interview, if arranged by the Selection Committee. Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) Scholarships Twenty-eight scholarships, valued between HK$4,000 and HK$20,000 each, are made available each academic year to outstanding students in different years of study who are pursuing a degree in BSc (Actuarial Science), BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), or BStat (Statistics) based on their university examinations results. 6779 Statistical Decision Sciences – Bachelor of Statistics (Decision Analytics) Dr Patrick S C Poon Scholarship in Statistics Dr Patrick S C Poon, SBS, Honorary University Fellow of HKU, made a generous pledge to the University to establish a Scholarship in support of outstanding undergraduates who wish to pursue studies in Decision Analytics, Risk Management or Statistics. Up to four scholarships, valued at HK$50,000 each, shall be awarded annually on the basis of academic merit to final-year candidates of the programmes. Ho Kam Chiu Lo Lai Ching Memorial Scholarship Mr SK Ho (BSocSc 1980; MSocSc 1987) pledged a generous donation to establish a Scholarship in honour of his parents. The Scholarship shall support students to engage in overseas enrichment programmes or exchange studies. Three scholarships, valued at HK$20,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), BStat (Statistics) students on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above) and who have been accepted to exchange or enrichment programmes organised by the University. Saw Prize in Statistics To commemorate his 1969-71 stay at the University and to promote the development of statistics, Professor Saw Swee Hock pledged to establish a prize to be awarded in the form of a gold medal in 1971, which was converted to a cash prize in 2017. One prize of HK$8,000 shall be awarded annually to a final-year BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management) or BStat (Statistics) student, and who has obtained First Class Honours and the highest average marks in the papers taken for Statistics courses. Saw Swee Hock Statistics Scholarship In 2005, Professor Saw Swee Hock, founding Professor of Statistics of the University from 1969 to 1971, donated a capital sum of HK$300,000 to set up a scholarship in recognition of the academic achievement of BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management) or BStat (Statistics) graduates. Two scholarships of HK$5,000 each shall be awarded annually, on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above), to outstanding graduates of the aforesaid programmes. Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) Scholarships Twenty-eight scholarships, valued between HK$4,000 and HK$20,000 each, are made available each academic year to outstanding students in different years of study who are pursuing a degree in BSc (Actuarial Science), BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), or BStat (Statistics) based on their university examinations results.

6779 Statistical Decision Sciences – Bachelor of Statistics (Risk Management) Dr Patrick S C Poon Scholarship in Statistics Dr Patrick S C Poon, SBS, Honorary University Fellow of HKU, made a generous pledge to the University to establish a Scholarship in support of outstanding undergraduates who wish to pursue studies in Decision Analytics, Risk Management or Statistics. Up to four scholarships, valued at HK$50,000 each, shall be awarded annually on the basis of academic merit to final-year candidates of the programmes. The Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong Scholarship The Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong and The LUA Foundation Limited have both pledged an aggregate annual donation to support outstanding undergraduate students. Two scholarships, valued at HK$10,000 each, shall be awarded annually to Year 2 or above local students in the BSc (Actuarial Science) or BStat (Risk Management) based on academic merit with cumulative GPA3.2 or above. In cases of students of equal academic merit, participation of community service shall also be taken into consideration. YF Life Scholarship in Actuarial Science and Risk Management YF Life Insurance International Limited kindly pledged to establish the YF Life Scholarship in Actuarial Science and Risk Management at HKU, with an objective of nurturing talents for the insurance industry. Five scholarships, valued at HK$15,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BSc (Actuarial Science) or BStat (Risk Management) students on the basis of academic merit and performance in an interview, if arranged by the Selection Committee. Ho Kam Chiu Lo Lai Ching Memorial Scholarship Mr SK Ho (BSocSc 1980; MSocSc 1987) pledged a generous donation to establish a Scholarship in honour of his parents. The Scholarship shall support students to engage in overseas enrichment programmes or exchange studies. Three scholarships, valued at HK$20,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), BStat (Statistics) students on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above) and who have been accepted to exchange or enrichment programmes organised by the University. Saw Prize in Statistics To commemorate his 1969-71 stay at the University and to promote the development of statistics, Professor Saw Swee Hock pledged to establish a prize to be awarded in the form of a gold medal in 1971, which was converted to a cash prize in 2017. One prize of HK$8,000 shall be awarded annually to a final-year BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), BStat (Statistics) student, and who has obtained First Class Honours and the highest average marks in the papers taken for Statistics courses. Saw Swee Hock Statistics Scholarship In 2005, Professor Saw Swee Hock, founding Professor of Statistics of the University from 1969 to 1971, donated a capital sum of HK$300,000 to set up a scholarship in recognition of the academic achievement of BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management) and BStat (Statistics) graduates. Two scholarships of HK$5,000 each shall be awarded annually, on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above), to outstanding graduates of the aforesaid programmes. Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) Scholarships Twenty-eight scholarships, valued between HK$4,000 and HK$20,000 each, are made available each academic year to outstanding students in different years of study who are pursuing a degree in BSc (Actuarial Science), BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), or BStat (Statistics) based on their university examinations results. 6779 Statistical Decision Sciences – Bachelor of Statistics (Statistics) Dr Patrick S C Poon Scholarship in Statistics Dr Patrick S C Poon, SBS, Honorary University Fellow of HKU , made a generous pledge to the University to establish a Scholarship in support of outstanding undergraduates who wish to pursue studies in Decision Analytics, Risk Management or Statistics. Up to four scholarships, valued at HK$50,000 each, shall be awarded annually on the basis of academic merit to final-year candidates of the programmes. Ho Kam Chiu Lo Lai Ching Memorial Scholarship Mr SK Ho (BSocSc 1980; MSocSc 1987) pledged a generous donation to establish a Scholarship in honour of his parents. The Scholarship shall support students to engage in overseas enrichment programmes or exchange studies. Three scholarships, valued at HK$20,000 each, shall be awarded annually to outstanding BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), BStat (Statistics) students on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above) and who have been accepted to exchange or enrichment programmes organised by the University. Saw Prize in Statistics To commemorate his 1969-71 stay at the University and to promote the development of statistics, Professor Saw Swee Hock pledged to establish a prize to be awarded in the form of a gold medal in 1971, which was converted to a cash prize in 2017. One prize of HK$8,000 shall be awarded annually to a final-year BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management), BStat (Statistics) student, and who has obtained First Class Honours and the highest average marks in the papers taken for Statistics courses. Saw Swee Hock Statistics Scholarship In 2005, Professor Saw Swee Hock, founding Professor of Statistics of the University from 1969 to 1971, donated a capital sum of HK$300,000 to set up a scholarship in recognition of the academic achievement of BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management) and BStat (Statistics) graduates. Two scholarships of HK$5,000 each shall be awarded annually, on the basis of academic merit (with CGPA 3.0 or above), to outstanding graduates of the aforesaid programmes. Statistics and Actuarial Science (SAAS) Scholarships Twenty-eight scholarships, valued between HK$4,000 and HK$20,000 each, are made available each academic year to outstanding students in different years of study who are pursuing a degree in BSc (Actuarial Science), BStat (Decision Analytics), BStat (Risk Management),or BStat (Statistics) based on their university examinations results. 6999 Computing and Data Science – Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Family of KH Poon Scholarship in Data Science Family of the late Mr Kwong Hung POON, a HKU graduate of 1954, pledged an initial sum of HK$200,000 to establish a Scholarship for outstanding students pursuing the BEng (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) degree. Two scholarships, valued at HK$10,000 each, shall be awarded annually to Year 2 or above students in the aforesaid programme on the basis of academic merit. Scholarship Opportunities for postgraduate students Tongcheng Travel Scholarship Tongcheng Travel Holdings Limited, an innovator and market leader in China’s online travel industry and a listed company in Hong Kong, pledged a donation of HK$3 million to establish a Scholarship in support of outstanding postgraduate students pursuing the Master of Data Science, Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing, and Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence programmes. Up to three scholarships, valued at HK$100,000 each, shall be awarded annually to students in the four programmes, based on academic merit (with CGPA 3.8 or above). Computer Science Taught Postgraduate Scholarship for Part-time Students The Scholarship partially supports part-time students reading for a Master of Science in Electronic Commerce and Internet Computing, Master of Science in Computer Science, or Master of Science in Financial Technology and Data Analytics at HKU. The value of each scholarship shall be at least 25% of the tuition fee. HKU-SCF Scholarship in Financial Technology The HKU-SCF FinTech Academy offers four scholarships, each valued at HK$100,000, exclusively for MSc(FTDA) and MSc(CompSc) [Financial Computing Stream] students. The scholarships are supported by the Standard Chartered Hong Kong 150th Anniversary Community Foundation (SCF). CDS Master Programmes Entrance Scholarship The Scholarship partially supports students reading for a Master of Science in Computer Science at HKU. The value of the Scholarship shall range from HK$10,000 to HK$50,000. International Postgraduate Scholarship for Computer Science The Scholarship fully or partially supports full-time overseas students reading for a Master of Science in Computer Science at HKU. A maximum of five scholarships, each valued up to HK$156,000. Belt and Road Scholarship in Statistics and Data Science (Taught Postgraduate) Six scholarships will be awarded annually to new students who are from one of the participating Belt and Road countries and have enrolled in the Master of Data Science programme or Master of Statistics programme, on the basis of academic merit and financial need upon admission. Each scholarship shall entail waiver of the composition fees of the programme, with an additional allowance for the cost of living and travel expenses. Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Data Science The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science established an entrance scholarship for new students of the Master of Data Science programme in recognition of their outstanding achievements upon admission. A maximum of ten scholarships, each valued at HK$20,000, will be awarded annually to new students on the basis of academic merit and financial need upon admission. Entrance Scholarship for the Master of Statistics The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science established an entrance scholarship for students of the Master of Statistics programme in recognition of their outstanding achievements upon admission. A maximum of 40 scholarships, each valued at HK$20,000, will be awarded annually to new students on the basis of academic merit, financial need upon admission and, if necessary, interview performance. Lifelong Learning Prizes in Data Science A total of 15 scholarships, each valued at HK$5,000 or HK$10,000, will be awarded to students who are pursuing the Master of Data Science degree, based on their first-year examination results for full-time students and their first two years examination results for part-time students. Lifelong Learning Prizes in Statistics A total of 15 scholarships, each valued at HK$5,000 or HK$10,000, will be awarded to students who are pursuing the Master of Statistics degree, based on their first semester examination results for full-time students and their first-year examination results for part-time students. Master of Data Science Outstanding Performance Award An award of HK$50,000 will be made annually to one student of the Master of Data Science programme, who has completed the programme on the basis of academic merit and quality of coursework. 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