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Scholarship/ Award	Amount for Each	Eligibility	Application Method	Deadline	type	to top
Term-long Exchange Scholarship	HK $2,000 - $10,800	Students participating in Term-long Exchange Programmes (excluding summer semester exchange programmes) are eligible to apply for College Term-long Exchange Scholarship. The scholarship given would be named as either of the follows. Choi Park Lai Yan Chak Scholarship CMB Wing Lung Bank Scholarship Mr and Mrs Ko Scholarship Wong Ka Wai Exchange Scholarships Scholarship for Semester Exchange Programmes Eligibility a) Term-long Exchange Programmes Organized by College Students participating in the Term-long Exchange Programme of Wu Yee Sun College can indicate their will of application in the College Term-long Exchange Programme Application Form. Applicants will go through selection, including interview, of the Term-long Exchange Programme and exchange scholarship altogether. b) Term-long Exchange Programmes Organized by Other Units (Non-College Programmes) Students participating in the Term-long Exchange Programme organized by any unit other than the College will need to apply for exchange scholarship separately, by filling in the online application form. Application details will be sent to students via email in due course. Applicants need not attend interview. The application result will be determined by the selection panel according to the application documents submitted and the content on the application form. (Students with financial need may also apply for the Exchange and Travel Grant/ Loan)		{"start":0,"end":0}	exchange	0
Exchange Scholarship to Mount Allison University	HK $50,000	Student who is selected to go to Mount Allison University in Canada for term exchange will be awarded this scholarship automatically. No additional application is required.		{"start":0,"end":0}	exchange	0
07) Non-JUPAS (local) - Admission Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK $20,000	Non-JUPAS (local) Freshmen receiving CUHK’s Full-tuition Admission Scholarships Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offers Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 Guaranteed hostel place for 2 years of study This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
08) Non-JUPAS (local) - Admission Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK $10,000	Non-JUPAS (local) Freshmen receiving CUHK’s Half-tuition Admission Scholarships Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
09) Non-JUPAS (local) - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK $5,000	Non-JUPAS (local) Freshmen receiving other CUHK’s Admission Scholarships (except Full-tuition/ Half-tuition Scholarships) Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
10) Non-local (other regions) & Mainland - Admission Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK $20,000	Non-local (other regions) & Mainland Freshmen receiving CUHK’s Full-tuition Admission Scholarships Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offers Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 Guaranteed hostel place for 4 years of study This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
11) Non-local (other regions) & Mainland - Admission Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK $10,000	Non-local (other regions) & Mainland Freshmen receiving CUHK’s Half-tuition Admission Scholarships Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
12) Non-local (other regions) & Mainland - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK $5,000	Non-local (other regions) & Mainland Freshmen receiving other CUHK’s Admission Scholarships (except Full-tuition/ Half-tuition Scholarships) Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
13) The “Sunny” Award	HK$15,000 / HK$10,000	JUPAS/ Non-JUPAS (local)/ Non-local (other regions) & Mainland College freshmen with positive attitude and achievements demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit (i.e. creativity, passion and vision) or social responsibility Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference This Award is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Application Period 9/9/2024 – 6/10/2024	{"start":1505059200,"end":1507824000}	admission	1
14) Admission Scholarship for Outstanding Athletic Achievements	Max. HK$20,000	JUPAS/ Non-JUPAS (local)/ Non-local (other regions) & Mainland College freshmen with outstanding results in sports competition(s) within the past three years Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Guaranteed hostel place for the first year of study * Recipients have to actively involve in sports activities in the College and share their passion on sports with peers to promote ‘Sports for Everyone’ This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Application Period 22/8/2024 – 25/8/2024 *Selection Interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
15) Admission Scholarship for Outstanding Artistic Achievements	HK $8,000	JUPAS/ Non-JUPAS (local)/ Non-local (other regions)& Mainland College freshmen with outstanding achievements in literary arts/ performing arts/ visual arts/ film/ media arts/ music Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Application Period 9/9/2024 – 6/10/2024	{"start":1505059200,"end":1507824000}	admission	1
16) Dorsett Admission Scholarship for Hospitality and Real Estate Freshman	Max. HK$40,000	JUPAS/ Non-JUPAS (local)/ Non-local (other regions) & Mainland College outstanding freshmen studying in Hospitality and Real Estate Programme based on academic performance and participation in extra-curricular activities Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference This Scholarship is supported by Dorsett Hospitality International.	Application Period 22/8/2024 – 18/9/2024	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
01) JUPAS - Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK$25,000 - $50,000 for each recipient	JUPAS Distinguished Arts Freshman Distinguished Business Freshman Distinguished Education Freshman Distinguished Engineering Freshman Distinguished Law Freshman Distinguished Medical Freshman Distinguished Science Freshman Distinguished Social Science Freshman * HK$25,000 – HK$50,000 per recipient for each of the above programme Freshmen of the respective programme with Level 5** in 2 subjects or above in HKDSE, and proven leadership in social services, or shown talents in creativity or innovation Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Application Period 22/8/2024 – 18/9/2024	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
02) JUPAS - Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship for Distinguished Freshman	HK$20,000 (on top of CUHK Admission Scholarship)	JUPAS Level 5** in 6 subjects or above in HKDSE Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offers Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 Guaranteed hostel place for 2 years of study This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
03) JUPAS - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK$15,000 (on top of CUHK Admission Scholarship)	JUPAS Level 5** in 5 subjects in HKDSE Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offers Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 Guaranteed hostel place for 2 years of study This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
04) JUPAS - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK$12,000 (on top of CUHK Admission Scholarship)	JUPAS Level 5** in 4 subjects in HKDSE Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offers Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 Guaranteed hostel place for 2 years of study This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
05) JUPAS - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK$10,000 (on top of CUHK Admission Scholarship)	JUPAS Level 5** in 3 subjects in HKDSE Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
06) JUPAS - Admission Scholarship for Academic Excellence	HK$5,000 (on top of CUHK Admission Scholarship)	JUPAS Level 5** in 2 subjects in HKDSE Eligible for students who placed Wu Yee Sun College as their 1st College Preference Other Admission Offer Exchange Scholarship of HK$10,000 This Scholarship is supported by Francis Wong Hok Bun Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Academic-based only, interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	admission	1
Lau Yiu Po Wah Scholarship for Outstanding Social Services	HK $10,000	College graduating student of the current academic year who demonstrates the most distinguished contributions in social services during his/her university studies This Scholarship is generously supported by Mr. Sai-yung LAU.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
(General Education) Best Final Year Project Award	HK$5,000 per project	Given to the best two individuals/groups from all sections of GEYS4010 This Award is generously supported by Lui Pui Ying Scholarship Fund.	By nomination	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
(General Education) Outstanding Final Year Project Award	HK$2,000 for group project HK$1,500 for individual project	Given to one individual/group in each section of GEYS4010 whose project is regarded as truly outstanding This Award is generously supported by Lui Pui Ying Scholarship Fund.	By nomination	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
Master's List	Honour Award	Top College students of each academic programme of each class, with current Year GPA not less than 3.5	No application is required. Recipients will be notified in August 2024.	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
Academic Improvement Award	HK $5,000	Top 3 College students who have shown the greatest improvement in terms of Term 1 & Term 2 GPA of 2023/24 academic year This Award is generously supported by Lui Pui Ying Scholarship Fund.	No application is required. Recipients will be notified in August 2024.	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
Academic Excellence Scholarship	HK $10,000	Students with excellent academic performance – Highest Year GPA in each faculty (with not less than 3.4) This Scholarship is generously supported by Lui Pui Ying Scholarship Fund.	No application is required. Scholarship recipients will be notified in August 2024. 25 quota [Arts(3),Business Administration(4), Education(2), Engineering(3), Law(2), Medicine(4), Science(3), Social Science(4)]	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
Wu Yee Sun Award for the Most Distinguished Graduating Student	Max. HK$50,000	Proactive graduating students of 2023/24 academic year demonstrating the College motto by participating in various activities to broaden horizon; Cumulative GPA reaches 3.4 or above or Top 10% of the corresponding department; Have outstanding contribution to the department/ college/ university or society; Personal statement of not more than 1000 words (English or Chinese) which illustrates his / her personality and aspirations, and achievement in demonstrating college motto; Letter of Recommendation by CUHK Teacher The Award is generously supported by Lui Pui Ying Scholarship Fund.	Application Period January 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	academic	0
Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award (Bronze Award)	HK $5,000	College students with outstanding sports achievements during the current year and contributions towards the College This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025 *Selection Interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award (Silver Award)	HK $8,000	College students who participate in Hong Kong Open Competition(s)/ League/ Championship during the current year and have contribution towards the College This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025 *Selection Interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
1) Student Grant / Loan	Max. HK$20,000	College students having financial difficulties For Grants, applicants must be local undergraduate students. Student Grant is generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. John Lo Student Grant Schemes.	For Non-Freshmen: 2/9/2024 – 30/9/2024 For Freshmen: 6/1/2025 – 3/2/2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	grants	0
2) Hostel Grant	Max. HK$5,270	College resident students with financial needs Applicable for local undergraduate students College resident students who have applied for Government TSFS Community Care Fund Hostel Subsidy and/or CUHK’s Student Residence Bursary Scheme are also eligible to apply Hostel Grant is generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. John Lo Student Grant Schemes.	For Residence of Whole Year & Term 1: 9/9/2024 – 7/10/2024 For Residence of Term 2: 6/1/2025 – 3/2/2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	grants	0
Reaching Out Award 2023/24	HK $10,000	Applicants should be full-time undergraduate students The outreaching activities should be conducted outside Hong Kong (online/remote outreach activities are not eligible), either organized or endorsed by the university No restriction on the duration of the outreaching activities but must take place during 1 September 2023 to 31 August 2024 Year 1 applicants must have good academic results during secondary education and in public examinations; Year 2 or above applicants must have attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above up to the summer session of 2022/23 academic year (if cumulative GPA is not available, a GPA equivalent of 3.0 or above in 2022/23 academic year is required) Preference is given to local students Financial need may also be considered Applicants can apply for ONE activity only Each ROA awardee is required to submit a reflection report within one month of completion of the outreaching activity following the Guidelines and Templates provided by the Education Bureau Students can only be awarded once throughout the entire study programme Supporting Documents Required (Printed on both sides): A completed Resume Form for this year Printed on BOTH SIDES The resume form should be TYPED and SIGNED. Handwritten form will NOT be accepted E-signature is acceptable but simply typing the name in the signature field is not acceptable Proof of Academic Results For Year 1 applicants: copies of public examination reports (e.g. HKDSE, IB, GCE etc.) For Year 2 or above applicants: unofficial transcript downloaded from CUSIS (issued date on or after 1 October 2023) on current programme up to academic year 2022/23, including summer term (if any); Copies of academic transcripts with Explanation Notes of Grading System on an Exchange Programme (if any) Information of the outreaching activity Poster, leaflet, email, etc. issued by the organizer (Highlight the relevant information if the documentary reference included other information) Proof on the official period of the outreach activity Proof on successful admission/enrolment into the outreach activity (e.g. letter of confirmation/email notification, etc.) for those nominees who have successfully been admitted/enrolled into the said activity A Reflection Report if the nominee has already completed the outreaching activity at the time of application Interested students please submit the Resume Form together with the required documents to College Office (G03, East Block, Wu Yee Sun College) as well as uploading the Resume Form to the designated location on or before 5:00pm, Wednesday, 31 January 2024. Incomplete forms and late applications will not be accepted. Successful applicants will receive notification via CUHK @link email by the end of May 2024.	Application closed	{"start":0,"end":0}	others	0
3) Exchange and Travel Grant / Loan	Max. HK$15,000 (grant) / Max. HK$15,000 (loan)	College students with financial needs who are selected for semester or year exchange programmes or going overseas for short-term activities / exchanges For Grants, applicants must be local undergraduate students. Exchange and Travel Grant/Loan is generously supported by Whole Person Education Fund.	20/8/2024 – 15/12/2024 (For Programme/Activities in Oct 2024-Jan 2025) 16/12/2024-13/4/2025 (For Programme/Activities in Feb-May 2025) 14/4/2025-17/8/2025 (For Programme/Activities in Jun-Sep 2025) Download Application Form	{"start":1461254400,"end":0}	grants	0
4) Emergency Grant / Loan	Max. HK$8,000	College students with unexpected financial needs Emergency Grant is generously supported by Mr. and Mrs. John Lo Student Grant Schemes.	Available all year round. Please contact Ms Connie Cheung by email at connieccheung@cuhk.edu.hk or at 3943 3936. The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid also provides financial assistance to full time local students with unexpected financial needs, click here for more information.	{"start":0,"end":0}	grants	0
Global Learning Award Scheme (GLAS)		The Global Learning Award Scheme (GLAS) supports students to initiate or participate in non-local programmes run by organization(s) other than the College with the main purpose of LEARNING (except for Term-long Exchange Programme). Applicants will be awarded the “Global Learning Award” and receive the award amount after completing all post-trip requirements on time. The College Student Exchange Committee will determine if the students can be awarded, and the award amount (if any). For more details, please visit the webpage of GLAS.		{"start":1462032000,"end":1509379200}	exchange	0
Award for Short-term Exchange Programmes (ASEP)		Only students participating in College’s Short-term Exchange Programmes are eligible for this award. In order to encourage students to participate in the College’s Short-term Exchange programmes, the College usually offers ASEP to the participants. Therefore, students being selected in the College’s Short-term Exchange Programmes will also, automatically, be granted ASEP as subsidies of the programme fees. Participants are normally not required to apply for the award separately.		{"start":1461254400,"end":1504108800}	exchange	0
Gestalt Music Scholarship	HK $5,000	Year 2 or above College student with very good achievements in music and making contributions to the College and the society via music This Scholarship is generously supported by Dr. Packy P.Y. LO.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Lau Cheung Kwai Lan Service Award for Residential Students	HK $3,500	For supporting partial hostel fees of the College residential students who have financial needs and with good performance in social services This Award is generously supported by Dr. Laurie Y.C. LAU and Mrs. LAU LAM Cheuk Man.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Lam Ding Kwong Scholarship in Social Service	HK $5,000	Sociology student of the College who demonstrates outstanding performance in social services. This Scholarship is generously supported by Dr. Laurie Y.C. LAU and Mrs. LAU LAM Cheuk Man	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Social Services Award	HK $7,000 / HK $5,000	College students with active participation in social services This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025 *Selection Interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Outstanding Artistic Achievements Award	HK $5,000	College students with outstanding achievements in literary arts/ performing arts/ visual arts/ film/ media arts/ music This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Environmental Conservation Award	HK $7,000 / HK $5,000	College students with contributions in environmental conservation This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Student Leader of the Year Award (for Freshman)	Max. HK $10,000	Year 1 College student who demonstrates exemplary leadership abilities in the College during current academic year This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Student Leader of the Year Award	Max. HK $10,000	College student with strong leadership skills, has impact on College community, and involvement in a variety of organizations and activities within and outside the College or campus during current academic year This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Outstanding Student of the Year Award	Max. HK $10,000	College student with outstanding academic (Year GPA 3.0 or above), extra-curricular and community service achievements during current academic year This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Innovation and Creativity Award	HK $7,000 / HK $5,000	College students demonstrating innovation and/or a high degree of creativity This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
College Services Award	HK $7,000 / HK $5,000	Students with outstanding services and contributions to the College This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Outstanding Student Organization Award	Max. HK $10,000 (for use as organization's operational fund)	Outstanding Student Organization^ of the current year ^ Registered under College/WYSSU This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0
Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award (Gold Award)	HK $10,000	College students who participate in international competition(s) during the current year and have contributions towards the College This Award is generously supported by Madam Ho Man Yuen Education Fund.	Application Period February 2025 *Selection Interview not required	{"start":0,"end":0}	creativity	0