Background

To offer more options and flexibility for elite athletes to enroll in the EdUHK's undergraduate programmes, the University has launched the EdUHK Nomination Scheme for Elite Athletes (NSEA) since the 2022/23 academic year.  The University can also take this opportunity to contribute to the sports development in Hong Kong by supporting young athletes and recognizing their achievements.

Features

• Available for both JUPAS and Non-JUPAS local applicants;
• Applicable for ALL UGC-funded Undergraduate Programmes of EdUHK;
• Eligible applicants will be invited to attend the interview and/or test;
• Outstanding applicants will be given high priority / conditional offer of admission to the chosen programme;
• Successful applicants admitted via NSEA will be considered automatically by the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA Scheme).

Eligibility

1. Elite athletes nominated by the following two institutions will be considered for admission by EdUHK:
   1. Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI)
   2. Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC)
2. Nominations of elite athletes from other recognized sports associations/institutions may also be considered on a case-by-case basis;
3. Nominees should attain individual/team achievements in sports (through participation and/or winning of medals) at recognized sports competitions at the international, regional and/or national level; and
4. Nominees should be JUPAS or non-JUPAS applicants applying for admission to the UGC-funded undergraduate programmes of EdUHK.

Nomination

The Main Round nomination for 2025 entry is available from early October 2024 to 31 December 2024. Eligible nominees will be notified of the interview and/or test arrangement by email by February/ March 2025. 

For JUPAS applicants:

1. Submit application via the JUPAS online application system and place the chosen programme as a Band A Choice;
2. Submit the Online Nomination Form and upload all relevant supporting documents* including:
   • Proof(s) of the sports achievements;
   • A personal statement (300-500 words) to explain why you would like to study the chosen programme and outline your future aspirations after graduating from the programme; and
   • Recommendation letters from the school principal (if available) and HKSI / SF&OC / other recognized sports institutions.

For Non-JUPAS applicants:

1. Submit direct application for the chosen programme via EdUHK Online Application Systems including proof(s) of academic qualifications;
2. Submit the Online Nomination Form and upload all relevant supporting documents* including:
   • Proof(s) of the sports achievements;
   • A personal statement (300-500 words) to explain why you would like to study the chosen programme and outline your future aspirations after graduating from the programme; and
   • Recommendation letters from the school principal (if available) and HKSI / SF&OC / other recognized sports institutions.

* Please merge all documents in one PDF file with the file size not exceeding 15MB.