Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
Young Persons Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarship
What it offers:
This scholarship offers a one-time stipend of HK$20,000/- to the recipient for a given academic year. The amount is to be directed towards essential study related expenses for any year full-time student (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 or Year 4) who will attend any of the tertiary education institutes of Hong Kong listed below. This covers students pursuing an undergraduate degree, associate degree or a higher diploma in Hong Kong.
Preference will be given to students who haven't received The Zubin Foundation (TZF) scholarship in previous years.
Which tertiary institutes are covered?
• Caritas Bianchi College of Careers
• Caritas Institute of Community Education
• Chu Hai College of Higher Education
• City University of Hong Kong
• City University of Hong Kong - School of Continuing and Professional Education (SCOPE)
• Community College of City University / UOW College Hong Kong
• Gratia Christian College
• HKCT Institute of Higher Education
• HKU SPACE
• HKU SPACE Community College
• HKU SPACE Po Lueng Kuk Stanley Ho Community College (HKSHCC)
• Hong Kong Adventist College
• Hong Kong Art School
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Hong Kong Baptist University - College of International Education (CIE)
• Hong Kong Baptist University - School of Continuing Education (SCE)
• Hong Kong Chu Hai College
• Hong Kong College of Technology
• Hong Kong Institute of Technology
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University – School of Nursing & Health Sciences
• Hong Kong Metropolitan University - Li Ka Shing Institute of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE)
• Hong Kong Nang Yan College of Higher Education
• Hong Kong Shue Yan University
• Lingnan University
• Lingnan University - Lingnan Institute of Further Education
• School of General Nursing, Tuen Mun Hospital, Hospital Authority
• School of General Nursing, Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Hospital Authority
• School of Nursing, Caritas Medical Centre, Hospital Authority
• School of Nursing, Saint Teresa’s Hospital
• School of Nursing, Union Hospital
• Saint Francis University
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• Technological and Higher Education institute of Hong Kong (THEi) (a member institution of Vocational Training Council)
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong - School of Continuing and Professional Studies
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - Hong Kong Community College
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University - School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED)
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• The University of Hong Kong
• Tung Wah College
• Vocational Training Council (VTC) - Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE), Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), School for Higher and Professional Education (SHAPE) & International Culinary Institute (ICI), Hong Kong Institute of Information Technology (HKIIT)
• Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education
• YMCA College of Careers
What will the scholarship cover?
• HK$20,000 towards study related expenses such as tuition fees, books, a laptop or any other essential educational expense to be pre-approved by TZF.
• The amount will be given in two instalments during the academic year, HK$15,000 at the beginning and HK$5,000 after completion of the requirements of the scholarship in the given academic year. (see below ‘What are the responsibilities of the recipient?’).
• Participate in meetup and mentoring sessions held by sponsors, company mentors and professional coaches.
What are the responsibilities of the recipient:
• Write a year-end reflection letter of what has most shaped the scholar over the past academic year, by 30th June of the academic year.
• Undertake 20 hours of Community Service with any Hong Kong NGO and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect.
• Show commitment to attend and participate in TZF’s capacity building programmes as a scholar and alumnus/alumna
• Attend sponsor’s events as scheduled and when invited as a scholar and alumnus/alumna
• Complete a well-being check-up organised by TZF.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Ethnic minority female or male
• A resident of Hong Kong
• Students holding study visa/international students not eligible
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• Must have obtained a written offer or proof of continuing their full-time education in 2025-2026 academic year from a tertiary institute mentioned in the list above.
Scoring of Applications:
Total Score: 100 points
• Financial Need: 40 points
• Academic Performance: 30 points
• Leadership Skills: 5 points
• Interview with the Scholarships' Committee: 25 points
For Enquiries:
• WhatsApp / Tel: +852 9133 4742 (10 am – 5 pm; Mon – Fri, except public holidays)
• Email: scholarships@zubinfoundation.org
Updated as of 18 June 2025