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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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.
Scholar's Stories
JC Scholars not only excel academically and professionally but also demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Dr Gary Ng
From Cancer Patient to Orthopaedic Surgeon
“We have to hold on to our dreams and not easily give up.
With the encouragement and support of family and friends,
we can realise our dreams step by step.”
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.”
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.”
Keith Chan Man-Hin
Pursing a Lifelong Career in Law to Serve Society
“I was inspired by a conversation I had with
Elena Kagan, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She showed us how important the legal profession is for society, and that fuelled my determination to make law my lifelong career.”
Raymond Chan
Life Influences Life
"I’m grateful to my wife and our 3 kids. They have always accompanied and supported me."
Anissa Wong
Seize Every Opportunity to Grow
“Finding what you are
passionate about and doing your best with it – that’s success.”
Rex Cheuk
Overcoming Challenges in a “Second” Life
“Everything is arranged in the best possible way.”
Rain Chan
Enhancing People’s Lives through Architecture
“I hope there will be more
open and organic space for
development in Hong Kong.”
Vivian Lai
Lighting up Every Corner
“I hope everyone
in Hong Kong can share
happiness and joy.”
Samuel Tsang Chun-Sum
Empowering Non-Chinese-Speaking Students through Language Education
“Non-Chinese-speaking students in Hong Kong continue to face huge challenges at work and in life after graduation because of the language
barrier. By furthering my knowledge in education, I hope to develop a Chinese language education
system to support them.”