The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Scholarships
Nurturing Caring Leaders for a Better Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Compassionate Leader Scholarship
Nurturing Top Talent To Become Compassionate and Socially-Minded Leaders
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships
Established in 1998, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships are dedicated to nurturing compassionate and socially-minded leaders for the betterment of Hong Kong. Over the past 27 years, the Scholarships have supported more than 1,200 outstanding young people in pursuing their academic and professional aspirations.
The Scholarships support outstanding students across diverse backgrounds: local, Chinese Mainland, and international undergraduate students in Hong Kong; students with special educational needs; vocational education students; and exceptional young artists pursuing professional studies in music and dance at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.
In addition, the Scholarships enable exceptional Hong Kong graduate students to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees at leading universities worldwide, such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.
Through the Institute of Philanthropy, Graduate Scholarships at Peking University and Tsinghua University are offered to Hong Kong students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Chinese Mainland.
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chairman's Scholarship
This Scholarship is awarded to students with exceptional academic achievement to pursue undergraduate studies in Hong Kong. It is open to eligible applicants from Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland, and other countries and regions. Students apply before entering university, typically in their final year of secondary school. Students currently studying in secondary schools in Hong Kong should apply through principal nomination..
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Striding On Scholarship
The Scholarship recognises students who have achieved excellence while demonstrating resilience and strength of mind in overcoming adversity or life challenges. It supports their undergraduate studies in Hong Kong. Students apply before entering university, typically in their final year of secondary school. Students currently studying in secondary schools in Hong Kong should apply through principal nomination.
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Compassionate Leader Scholarship
This Scholarship recognises outstanding and well-rounded students who are committed to serve Hong Kong’s core impact sectors through their chosen academic and professional fields, including (but not limited to) education, health, social sciences, sports and culture, STEM and business.
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Scholarship
This Scholarship enables young talents of outstanding calibre in music and dance to pursue professional performing arts studies at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarship
This Scholarship supports outstanding local young talents to pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Vocational Education Scholarship
This Scholarship supports exceptional vocational education students to pursue Higher Diplomas at the Vocational Training Council and degree programmes overseas.
Learn moreThe Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Executive MBA Scholarship
This Scholarship supports aspiring leaders from local social sector organisations to pursue the Executive MBA programme at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Hong Kong. The Scholarship enhances their global perspective and knowledge to tackle complex social issues for the betterment of Hong Kong.
Learn moreJC Scholar Journey
Aspiring to be keen change-makers, JC Scholars actively engage with local and international leaders and participate in diverse community and volunteering services. Drawing inspiration from these interactions, they equip themselves to become caring leaders for a better Hong Kong.
JC Scholar Stories
JC Scholars not only excel academically and professionally but also demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Vic Law
Discovering Talent - Continuing the Legacy
"Studying at the HKUST laid the foundation for my academic career. I also met my life-changer, my wife, on the campus."
Lindy Zhang Lin
Embracing Innovation to Ignite Learning for the Next Generation
“As technology and society evolve, traditional
pedagogy is deviating from students’ needs and interests. Innovation is indispensable if we want to motivate the next generation to learn.”
Au Nga Man
Empowering the Community through Design
“I hope that Hong Kong will become an inclusive and
prosperous society in which people from
different backgrounds can live a fair and equal life.”
Rex Cheuk
Overcoming Challenges in a “Second” Life
“Everything is arranged in the best possible way.”
Michelle Siu
The “Happy Ode” of Life
“Go beyond the boundaries and
contribute to society!”
Rain Chan
Enhancing People’s Lives through Architecture
“I hope there will be more
open and organic space for
development in Hong Kong.”
Bibi Tayyaba
Stay True to Her Dreams - the Creation of a Water Paradise
"Pursue knowledge and move ahead to make new pathways for growth."
Gigi Ip Nga-Chi
Inspiring Through Music and Sharing Gifts with Our Communities
“The ability to inspire others with our talents is a wonderful gift. I would like to use my gift to bring music into homes for the elderly and rehabilitation centres and provide a platform
for local musicians to shine.”
Jenny Cao
Pursuing the Dream of Becoming a Female Medical Engineer
“I hope Hong Kong will become a society that embraces the inventiveness of technology and modernity, as well as the warmth of humanity and traditions.”
Winston Yin Wei-Chen
Reaching for the Stars Through Rocket Science and Aerospace Innovation
“My greatest dream is to work in areas
related to rockets, aerospace technology and
spacecraft engine design.”
