Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship (OAES) for Non-Local Students
The aim of the Student Athletes Admission Scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study at CityU. Since the introduction of the scheme in 1997, more than 1,000 students with high sports performance standards have been admitted to the university's degree programmes.
We are proud to extend the Scheme to non-local student athletes. Through the provisions of scholarships, we hope to attract high performing international athletes to CityU and further enhance the performance of our sports teams.
Selection and Renewal Requirements
Non-Local Student Athletes List
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Amount of the Scholarship
Up to HK$190,000 (approx. US$24,350) per annum will be awarded to non-local student athletes admitted under Student Athletes Admission Scheme to cover full tuition & resident hall fees.
For the latest Tuition Fee & Cost of Study, please refer to: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/international/fees-scholarships/fees.
Selection and Renewal Requirements
A selection panel will assess and select appropriate scholarship recipients. Applicants with outstanding achievements in the 18 sports listed below are welcome to apply for the Scholarship.
| • Athletics | • Soccer |
| • Badminton | • Squash |
| • Basketball | • Swimming |
| • Cross Country | • Table Tennis |
| • Dragon Boat | • Taekwondo |
| • Fencing | • Tennis |
| • Handball | • Volleyball |
| • Karatedo | • Water-Polo |
| • Rugby | • Woodball |
Shortlisted candidates will be recommended to the related Colleges / Schools for admission consideration. Successful candidates will receive the Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for non-local students.
The Scholarship is automatically renewed throughout the normal duration of study for recipients who have achieved satisfactory sports performance and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or above by the end of each academic year.
How to Apply
STEP 1
- Make an online admission application at: http://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/apply.
- i) Academic Programmes
- ii) Entrance Requirement
- iii) Application Procedure
STEP 2
- A. Fill in the OAES Nomination Form at: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/web/pdf/OAES_NOM.pdf.
- B. Solicit Recommendation Letter(s) from your sports coach/club to prove your current sports performance (within 2 years).
- C. Submit your Academic Transcripts including TOEFL and/or IELTS Certificates.
- D. Submit a Curriculum Vitae/Personal Resume stating your sports achievements.
- • Include Web Link(s) (on YouTube or any cloud storage sharing website) of your competition video(s) demonstrating your sports performance during official match(es) in - full length/a 15-20 minutes of your playtime/a few sets played; with the indication of your jersey colour & number for identification.
- E. Solicit a Letter from a Physician to prove your physical & medical condition to be fit to participate in sports competitions at your current level of play.
The letter should be issued within 3 months of application. - F. Send the completed nomination form together with the above supporting documents to the Global Engagement Office at overseas@cityu.edu.hk and the Physical Education Section at sope@cityu.edu.hk.
Contact
For application related enquiries:
| Name | Department | |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Christopher Pang | Global Engagement Office | chrispang5@cityu.edu.hk |
| Mr. Denis WAN | Student Development Services | denis.wan@cityu.edu.hk |