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

Chairman's and Striding On Scholarships


Open for Nominations until 2 April 2026

 

 

The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Music and Dance Scholarship


Open for Applications until 27 February 2026

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..

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The 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.

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The 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.

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The 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.

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Graduate Scholarship

This Scholarship supports outstanding local young talents to pursue Master's or Doctoral degrees at top universities worldwide.

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The 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.

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The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov 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.

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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.

Bibi Tayyaba

Stay True to Her Dreams - the Creation of a Water Paradise
"Pursue knowledge and move ahead to make new pathways for growth."

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Choi Ching Lam

Becoming the Guardian of AI
“I look forward to seeing a more diversified society where everyone can create their own path to pursue their interests.”

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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."

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Dr Sally Ng

Studying the Atmosphere to Improve the Future of Mankind
“First, you have to find out what you are most passionate about, then devote yourself to it wholeheartedly. Then you are already the most successful person, no matter what comes next.”

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Rain Chan

Enhancing People’s Lives through Architecture
“I hope there will be more open and organic space for development in Hong Kong.”

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Sean Tse Cheung-Wan

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.”

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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.”

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Dorothy Tse

Never Surrendering to Life
“Stay true to yourself, don't be distracted by the ever-changing environment.”

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Eileen Yue

Lighting up the Lives of "Hard-to-reach" Elderly
"It really takes a lot of effort and blessings from many people for a person to be born healthy. May we all place our lives in the most profound and meaningful pursuits."

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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.”

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