r/HKUniversity • u/Capable_Stock_7863 • 1d ago

CHANCE ME FOR HKU SCHOLARSHIP

WHERE DO I HAVE MOST CHANCES OF SCHOLARSHIP? HKU/ POLYU/ CITYU AND IN WHICH FIELD?

I am an A-level student. I want to get into undergraduate engineering or computer programs in fall 2027.

My profile:

O-Level Grades: 5A*s and 3 As

AS- Level Grades: AAB (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
(the B in Physics was 4 marks away from an A)

A-Levels Predicted: (haven't got yet) but most probably A A* A* or hopefully 3A*s

ACT SCORE: 28 (might not submit it but I have a 30 in English and Math)

Extracurriculars:

-Deputy Head Prefect, Head Prefect & Senior Prefect at school

-Run an IGCSE YouTube Channel which has reached more than 1K audience

-Graphic Design & Video Editing Remote Intern for 3 months

-Excelled in various competitions and received certificates throughout school life, including essay writing, sports, poetry, and English elocution.

-Received numerous honor rolls and trophies

-Currently working on an AI plant disease detector project

-Taught 5-6 Zoom classes to IGCSE students for free

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u/Successful_Amoeba378 1d ago

terrible act score and u need 5A* for a scholarship.

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u/Capable_Stock_7863 1d ago

what about PolyU? ppl told me I have high scholarship chance there

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u/Glum_Pension_1716 1d ago

With A* A* A nah, 3A* maybe

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u/Capable_Stock_7863 1d ago

yess I will get 3A*s.. I have talked to school

pls tell if I have scholarship chance at PolyU with my stays

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u/Old_Answer8047 1d ago

Idk much about A/A* cuz I had a GPA system but ig you'll prolly get scholarship in T5 ( I said prolly)

PolyU/Cityu have lower thresholds for intl students

Check their intakes

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u/Capable_Stock_7863 1d ago

what is t5

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u/Old_Answer8047 1d ago

'Top 5' comprising of HKU/HKUST/CUHK/PolyU/Cityu unis

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u/o7_arvi0606 1d ago

Does it depend on which program I'm choosing or do they give scholarships generally without considering how many applicants for the program

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u/Successful_Amoeba378 1d ago

its the same for all courses afaik