The Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship (OAES) for Non-Local Students at City University of Hong Kong in 2026
Non-local students seeking bachelor’s and master’s degrees in any of the university’s subject areas are eligible to apply for the City University of Hong Kong 2026 Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship (OAES). The deadline for submitting your application is May 1st, 2026. This scholarship is being offered by the City University of Hong Kong and has a USD 32,050 partial grant value. This scholarship is available to all citizens, save those from Hong Kong. The Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship (OAES) was established to attract exceptional student-athletes from outside Hong Kong to City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). The scholarship aims to give outstanding international athletes chances to boost the university’s sports teams’ performance.
Summary:
- Degree: Bachelor, Master
- Provided by: City University of Hong Kong
- Deadline: 01 May, 2026
- Scholarship value: Partial funded
- Host Country: China
Eligibility Criteria:
- This initiative helps CityUHK achieve its aim of encouraging both academic and athletic success while making its sports teams more competitive.
- Applicants (undergraduate students) must maintain a CGPA of 2.5 or higher in order for the scholarship to be renewed.
- The program is open to international student-athletes because it is primarily intended for children who are not local.
- While advancing the school’s mission to foster both academic and athletic success, this program makes CityUHK’s sports teams more competitive.
Undergraduate Program:
- The scholarship will cover full tuition fees for a maximum of four years, if the student maintains a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.5 or better and plays sports adequately.
- A residency scholarship is also available, and it is renewed annually based on the same criteria (athletic achievement and CGPA).
Master’s program:
- For one year, the scholarship covers all or part of the tuition costs up to HK$250,000 (about US$32,050).
- Any scholarship funds that are left over after tuition is paid will be deposited into the candidate’s bank account.
- Master’s degree candidates must obtain off-campus accommodation because they are not eligible for the resident subsidy.
