Scholarships and Awards

International Postgraduate Scholarship
International Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS) International Postgraduate Scholarships (IPS)

International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS), which is competitive with limited quota, is offered to outstanding international students. Scholarship recipients will get full tuition waiver plus HK$100,000 living allowance (Approx. US$12,820). Eligible international applicants from countries/ regions outside the mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their all-round record and interview performance. The scholarship recipients will receive special/additional notice if the admission offer is provided with IPS.

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HKBU MScAECON Award Scheme
Name of AwardDescriptions / EligibilityNo. of RecipientsAmount per Recipient
Entrance Scholarships
  • For applicants with outstanding academic performance.
  • Scholarships would be granted up to an amount equivalent to a full-year tuition fee on the basis of outstanding track record in academic performance.
  • Applicants with strong academic track record such as graduation with good grades from renowned universities (e.g. universities with QS ranking 1-300, Mainland universities in the list of Project 985/211 or Double First Class) or graduation with distinguished performance in other universities would be considered.
  • Applicants may indicate in the scholarship application form and submit it together with supporting documents to the online application system if they want to be considered for the Entrance Scholarship. Please inform the Programme Office by email (mscaecon@hkbu.edu.hk) if you have submitted the application for the scholarship.
  • Applicants may submit recommendation letter (optional) from referees such teachers / HKBU alumni for our further consideration. The recommendation letter should also be included as supporting documents in the application.
Applicants are awarded on merit-based criteria with no fixed maximum number of award recipientsUp to an amount equivalent to a full-year tuition fee
Diversity Contribution Scholarships
  • For applicants with outstanding academic performance.
  • This Scholarship aims to recognize applicants with outstanding performance revealed in non-academic areas and/or applicants with good potential to facilitate peer learning through enhancing the diversity of the programme (such as international exposure, cultural experiences, overseas education, award in external competition, STEM innovation, brilliant performance in internships, entrepreneurship or other working experience, special contributions in community, other special achievement and talent).
  • Applicants may indicate in the scholarship application form and submit it together with supporting documents to the online application system if they want to be considered for the Entrance Scholarship. Please inform the Programme Office by email (mscaecon@hkbu.edu.hk) if you hvae submitted the application for the scholarship.
  • Supporting documents such as certificate of awards, personal statement of potential contributions, and recommendation letter from referees such as employers / teachers / HKBU alumni should be included as supporting documents in the application.
Applicants are awarded on merit-based criteria with no fixed maximum number of award recipientsUp to an amount equivalent to a full-year tuition fee
Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

Eligible students can apply for the HKSAR's Continuing Education Fund (CEF). Please click here for the application and reimbursement procedures or call the CEF 24-hour enquiry hotline at 3142 2277.

Institution NameHONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (HKBU)
Institution Code006
Course Title and CEF Course Code1. MICROECONOMICS (MODULE FROM MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED ECONOMICS) (33Z137333)
 2. MACROECONOMICS (MODULE FROM MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED ECONOMICS) (33Z137325)