Before You Apply /
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Prince Philip Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:
Have ordinarily resided in Hong Kong for a continuous period of not less than seven years;
Hold a valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card;
Applicants with United Kingdom Home Fee status will not be considered.
Not already registered as a student in another university or tertiary education institute, whether in Hong Kong or overseas.
Related FAQs
What is the minimum age at which the Scholarship accepts candidates?
There is no age requirement for the Scholarship. However, if you are under 18 on admission, you are encouraged to check the Cambridge website to see if you are subject to additional requirements and restrictions.
Must I be currently attending school to apply for the Scholarship?
Yes.
Can I apply for the Scholarship a second time?
Yes, but not if you are already a university student elsewhere.
What academic qualifications are acceptable to the Scholarship?
No preference is given to a particular examination system. HKDSE, GCE A-levels, IB and many other national examinations at an equivalent level are equally acceptable.
Start your application
Applications for the Scholarship must be made using the Scholarship Application Form in conjunction with the Application Guidelines.