The Problem 

Fewer ethnic minority youth pursue higher education than the general population in Hong Kong (28.1% vs 46.6%) *. Many ethnic minority youth stop further education after high school while some even drop out during high school due to financial barriers. The reason is they want to get into the job market as soon as possible to lift the financial burdens off of their families and therefore, sacrifice their education dreams, and future aspirations.  

Women and girls in the community usually face extra barriers when it comes to further education. According to our service users, some say they are being seen as a “burden” to their families, and some are forced into early marriage. This is likely to be enhanced in this time of economic recession. ​ 

The Zubin Foundation Scholarships for tertiary education aim to empower our ethnic minority youth to break intergenerational poverty and financial and cultural barriers by providing them with resources to study further.

*Hong Kong Poverty Situation Report on Ethnic Minorities, 2016​

Our Work

Sub-degree and Undergraduate Scholarships

Named Full Tuition Scholarship​ 

This scholarship covers the tuition for 4 years for any ethnic minority who is starting a 4-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree) programme at any of the eight UGC-funded universities. Further, the scholar will be provided HK$22,900 per annum for education-related expenses. Preference will be given to students who haven’t received The Zubin Foundation scholarship in previous years. 

For details on eligibility, scoring, the responsibility of scholars, and other important information, click below: 

Swire TrustTomorrow Scholarship

Full Tuition Scholarship​ 

​This scholarship covers the tuition for 4 years for any ethnic minority who is starting a 4-year undergraduate degree (Bachelor’s degree) programme at any of the eight UGC-funded universities as listed above.  Preference will be given to students who haven’t received The Zubin Foundation scholarship in previous years. 

For details on eligibility, scoring, the responsibility of scholars, and other important information, click below: 

Full Tuition Scholarship

Young Women Scholarship​ 

​​The scholarship provides a one-time stipend of HK$20,000/- to a full-time student (Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4), who will attend a tertiary education institute in Hong Kong (from the list below) for a given academic year. This may cover an undergraduate degree, associate degree, or higher diploma student. The scholarship amount needs to be directed toward essential study-related expenses. ​Preference will be given to girls who haven’t received The Zubin Foundation scholarship in previous years.  

For details on eligibility, scoring, the responsibility of scholars, and other important information, click below:  

Young Women Scholarship

Postgraduate Scholarships

Chang Group Scholarships for Postgraduate Education

It offers the opportunity for young ethnic minority students to pursue taught postgraduate studies or master’s degrees from tertiary-level educational institutes in Hong Kong.

This scholarship is for students who will join Year 1 of their postgraduate studies, studying Full Time or Part Time, in Hong Kong. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees, provide an annual stipend (subject to approvals) & mentoring the scholar.

For important details on eligibility, scoring, the responsibility of scholars, and other information, click below: 

Chang Group Scholarship

Our Impact

Our Team

Scholarship’s Committee

Catherine Husted, Allen & Overy and TZF Board Member​ (Committee Chair)

Arfeen Bibi, Educator at Local Senior Secondary School

Mehvesh Mumtaz Ahmed, Rosewood Hotel & Resorts 

Nick Studholme-Wilson, Guv Dillon Foundation​ 

Jafar Amin, Wells Fargo

Saajandeep Singh, Hugil and Ip Solicitors​ 

Our Sponsor

Click on the years to see our sponsors’ list

Contact

Vinee Kapoor | Project Manager | vinee@zubinfoundation.org

Scholarship Application Queries

Tel: +852 9133 4742 | Email: scholarships@zubinfoundation.org