The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships
Established in 1998, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarships are dedicated to nurturing compassionate and socially-minded leaders for the betterment of Hong Kong. Over the past 27 years, the Scholarships have supported more than 1,200 outstanding young people in pursuing their academic and professional aspirations.
The Scholarships support outstanding students across diverse backgrounds: local, Chinese Mainland, and international undergraduate students in Hong Kong; students with special educational needs; vocational education students; and exceptional young artists pursuing professional studies in music and dance at world-renowned institutions outside Hong Kong.
In addition, the Scholarships enable exceptional Hong Kong graduate students to pursue Master's and Doctoral degrees at leading universities worldwide, such as Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford.
Through the Institute of Philanthropy, Graduate Scholarships at Peking University and Tsinghua University are offered to Hong Kong students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Chinese Mainland.
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JC Scholar Journey
Aspiring to be keen change-makers, JC Scholars actively engage with local and international leaders and participate in diverse community and volunteering services. Drawing inspiration from these interactions, they equip themselves to become caring leaders for a better Hong Kong.
JC Scholar Stories
JC Scholars not only excel academically and professionally but also demonstrate a strong commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
Vic Law
Discovering Talent - Continuing the Legacy
"Studying at the HKUST laid the foundation for my academic career. I also met my life-changer, my wife, on the campus."
Dorothy Tse
Never Surrendering to Life
“Stay true to yourself, don't be distracted by the ever-changing environment.”
Eileen Yue
Lighting up the Lives of "Hard-to-reach" Elderly
"It really takes a lot of effort and blessings from many people for a person to be born healthy. May we all place our lives in the most profound and meaningful pursuits."
Keith Chan Man-Hin
Pursing a Lifelong Career in Law to Serve Society
“I was inspired by a conversation I had with
Elena Kagan, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She showed us how important the legal profession is for society, and that fuelled my determination to make law my lifelong career.”
Serena Dai
At the Forefront of Human Development
“I hope Hong Kong can continue
to be a fair and just society,
where the needy can receive
care and support.”
Winston Yin Wei-Chen
Reaching for the Stars Through Rocket Science and Aerospace Innovation
“My greatest dream is to work in areas
related to rockets, aerospace technology and
spacecraft engine design.”
Justin Jacob Bedana
Strong Grass Endures Mighty Winds
“I’m sure it gets tougher, but we get stronger too.”
Denise Fan Ching-Yi
Overcoming Self-Doubt to Pursue My Dream in Music
“I used to doubt myself, thinking I was not
talented enough to pursue a career in music.
Today, I am living my dream and establishing
myself as a professional musician.”
Samuel Tsang Chun-Sum
Empowering Non-Chinese-Speaking Students through Language Education
“Non-Chinese-speaking students in Hong Kong continue to face huge challenges at work and in life after graduation because of the language
barrier. By furthering my knowledge in education, I hope to develop a Chinese language education
system to support them.”
Dr Gary Ng
From Cancer Patient to Orthopaedic Surgeon
“We have to hold on to our dreams and not easily give up.
With the encouragement and support of family and friends,
we can realise our dreams step by step.”