Scholarships

Scholarships

The Zubin Foundation Scholarships for tertiary education- We are pleased to announce 3 types of scholarships for Academic Year 2021-2022.

TrustTomorrow Scholarship

Full Tuition Scholarship​

Young Women Scholarship​

What we have achieved​

Call for Sponsors 

Scholarships’ 
Committee​

Application Process for students

Quick Introduction to the Scholarships​

TrustTomorrow Scholarship​

What it offers:​

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 HKD 22,900/- per annum for education related expenses. The scholarship is based on financial need, good academic performance and leadership skills.​

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What is a UGC-funded university?​

The 8 UGC funded universities are:​

City University of Hong Kong (CityU)​

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)​

Lingnan University (LU)​

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)​

The Education University of Hong Kong (EduHK)​

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)​

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)​

The University of Hong Kong (HKU)​

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What will the scholarship cover?​

Full tuition fees (HK$42,100 per year) for 4 years to which will be paid directly to the university.​

Receive HKD 22,900/- for annual education related expenses​

The tuition & expenses payment for the next academic year is contingent upon the scholarship recipient satisfactorily meeting his/her responsibilities (see below ‘What are the responsibilities of the recipient?’).​

Receive mentoring 2 times a year.​

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What are the responsibilities of the recipient?​

Submit academic grades each semester to TZF no more than 2 days after its receipt by the recipient.​

Yearly letter of what has most shaped you over the past academic year, one week after the end of the academic year.​

Annual meeting with the sponsor.​

Undertake 30 hours of Community Service with any Hong Kong NGO and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect.​

Commitment to attend sponsor’s and TZF’s networking events (maximum 2 events per year for sponsor & TZF each) ​

Commitment to spend at least 3 weeks over summer doing an internship ​

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Criteria:​

Any Hong Kong ethnic minority male or female​

A resident of Hong Kong​

Must have obtained a written offer of Year 2021-2022 in hand as a local student from a UGC-funded university​

Must have demonstrated commitment to learning and shown leadership in secondary school​

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Scoring of Applications:​

The scoring will be based on financial need, very good academic scores, demonstration of leadership skills & interview performance.​

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Count for 2021: ​

1​

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Full Tuition Scholarship

What it offers:​

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. The scholarship is mostly based on financial need.​

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What is a UGC-funded university?​

The 8 UGC funded universities are:​

City University of Hong Kong (CityU)​

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)​

Lingnan University (LU)​

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)​

The Education University of Hong Kong (EduHK)​

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)​

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)​

The University of Hong Kong (HKU)​

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What will the scholarship cover?​

Full tuition fees for 4 years to which will be paid directly to the university.​

The tuition for the next academic year is of course contingent upon the scholarship recipient satisfactorily meeting his/her responsibilities (see below ‘What are the responsibilities of the recipient?’).​

Mentoring 2 times a year.​

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What are the responsibilities of the recipient?​

Submit academic grades each semester to The Zubin Foundation no more than 2 weeks after its receipt by the recipient.​

Yearly letter of what has most shaped you over the past academic year, one week after the end of the academic year.​

2 meetings with your mentor/sponsor​

Speak at least at 2 events each year, dates to be agreed with The Zubin Foundation.​

Undertake 20 hours of Community Service with any HK NGO and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect.​

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Criteria:​

Any Hong Kong ethnic minority male or female​

A resident of Hong Kong​

Must have obtained a written offer of Year 2021-2022 in hand from a UGC-funded university​

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Scoring of Applications:​
Financial Need: 50 points

Academic Performance: 25 points

Interview with the Scholarships' Committee: 25 points

Total Score: 100 points

​​​​​​​​Count for 2021: ​

7

Young Women Scholarship

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What it offers:​

Each scholarship is valued at HK$20,000 and will be directed towards essential expenses for Year 1 student who will attend any tertiary education institutes of Hong Kong (on the list below) for the academic year 2021-2022. This may cover any degree, associate degree or high diploma student.​

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Which tertiary institutes are covered?

Please click here for : List of institutes

What will the scholarship cover?​

HK$20,000 towards tuition, books, a laptop or any other necessary expense to be pre-approved by TZF.​

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What are the responsibilities of the recipient:

Year-end letter of what has most shaped you over the past academic year, one week after the end of the academic year.​

Speak at least at 1 event to be agreed by The Zubin Foundation.​

2 meetings with your mentor/sponsor.​

Undertake 20 hours of Community Service with any HK NGO and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect​

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Criteria:​

Any Hong Kong ethnic minority female​

A resident of Hong Kong​

Must have obtained a written offer of Year 2020-2021 in hand from a tertiary institute stated above.​

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Scoring of Applications:​
Financial Need: 50 points

Academic Performance: 25 points

Interview with the Scholarships' Committee: 25 points

Total Score: 100 points

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Count for 2021: ​

20

Scholarships’ Committee:​

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We have a robust committee that independently selects the candidates.​

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Committee Chair: ​

Ms Catherine Husted, Allen & Overy and TZF Board Member​

Committee Members:​

Mr. Nick, Guv Dillon Foundation​

Mr. Jafar Amin, Wells Fargo​

Dr. Shahneela Faruqui, Gleneagles Hospital​

Ms. Zoya, Zetta Consultants​​​

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For more information:​

Tel: +852 2540 9588​

Email: 

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