Why EdUHK
EdUHK is a forerunner and leader as an elite athlete-friendly university, offering holistic and caring support for elite athletes to pursue a sustainable and dual career path. The University has admitted over 200 elite athletes to various programmes since 2010. The University was also the first UGC-funded institution to sign a collaborative agreement with the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) in 2014, followed by a similar agreement with the Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC) in 2021, which introduced a special admission scheme for elite athletes to enrol in relevant programmes at EdUHK.
In 2022, the University Grants Committee (UGC) launched the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA) with the aim of encouraging local universities to support outstanding athletes who aspire to pursue dual-track career development. With SALSA, EdUHK has further enhanced the special admission schemes and learning support for our student-athletes.
Admission Schemes
Eligible student-athletes admitted to the UGC-funded undergraduate programmes of EdUHK under the following schemes will be considered automatically by the SALSA Scheme. No further application is required.
Students-athletes who are interested in the self-financed sports and health related programme of EdUHK can view more details here.
All-rounded Learning Support
The University will approach all student-athletes to provide personalised advice, guidance, and learning support, facilitating their development of a dual career pathway in the future.
- Tailor-made academic timetable to match the study load of student-athletes to maintain their dual career pathway;
- Distance-learning, different modes of assessment, enrichment programmes (e.g. thesis writing workshop) and tutorial sessions to help student-athletes juggle their study and sports commitments and improve their learning experience;
- Enhancement of student-athletes’ involvement to encourage them to take the responsibility for their own learning process, proactively plan and carry out their studies as well as taking calculated risks and learning from mistakes;
- Extension of the study period to accommodate sporting commitments if necessary
- Specific procedure for leave application has been established for student-athletes under the SALSA scheme. Student-athletes may visit here to download the relevant form.
Individual support, counselling, consultations, mentorships and university life planning service will be provided to ensure the physical and mental well-being of the student-athletes. Our academic staff will take care of a small group of student-athletes and offer tailor-made advice and assistance to them.
To implement the Elite Athlete Career Development Internship Programme, the University has established close collaboration with different job providers, such as NGOs and other relevant companies to form the “Elite Athlete Friendly Organizations” (EAFOs), and provide career training and internships to diversify the career opportunities for our pre-graduate athletes.
The University offers a wide range of scholarships to support students and encourages their excellent performance in academic and sports fields:
| Name of Scholarship | Information |
|---|---|
| EdUHK Tuition Scholarship for Elite Athletes |
The one-off scholarship of HK$49,500 will be awarded to the eligible elite-athlete students admitted to the Government funded full-time undergraduate programmes through EdUHK Nomination Scheme for Elite Athletes (NSEA) or Self-Nomination Admissions Scheme. |
| Cheung’s Family Charity Fund Scholarship | The one-off scholarship up to HK$35,000 will be awarded to the nominated students admitted to the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching and BEd (Hons) in Physical Education double degree programmes. Nomination criteria include the student's academic performance and sports achievements. |
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EdUHK Special Admission Scheme – Sports Scholarship (Sponsored by Wofoo Group) |
The renewable scholarship ranging from HK$10,000 to HK$44,500 for a maximum of 5 years and with a potential waiver for hostel accommodation fees will be awarded to the eligible student of one of the following undergraduate programmes offered by Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) through Self-Nomination Admissions Scheme: 1. BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching and BEd (Hons) (Physical Education) (Five-year Full-time) (JUPAS code: JS8010) 2. BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching (Four-year Full-time) (JUPAS code: JS8726) Selection criteria include the student's JUPAS band choice (i.e. Band A), sports performance, recommendations from Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI)/ Sports Federation and Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC)/ National Sports Associations (NSA)/ Schools, and the grade point average (GPA) in the first semester of Year 1. The renewal of this scholarship and waiver of hostel accommodation fee will be subject to the conditions of a good cumulative GPA (CGPA), good performance in sports events organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong (USFHK), good progress in sports training and contributions to sports development in the University. |
| Nissin Foods Scholarships for Elite Athletes |
The scholarship, with a total amount of up to HK$196,000, will be awarded to nominated students of the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) (BHE), and BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching programmes who participate in national, regional, or international competitions. Scholarship renewal is contingent upon the student’s academic performance, sports achievements, and review by the interview panel. |
| Wilfred Ng Entrance Scholarships |
The one-off scholarship of HK$10,000 will be awarded to the nominated students admitted to the following undergraduate programmes offered by the Department of Health and Physical Education (HPE) in the first-year entry: 1. BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching and BEd (Hons) (Physical Education) (Double Degree) - Year 1 2. BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching - Year 1 3. BHE (Hons) - Year 1 4. BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Coaching - Year 3 (Senior Year Entry) Selection criteria include sports achievements and/or academic merits. |
EdUHK Elite Athletes Shine on the Global Stage
15th National Games
At the 15th National Games, more than 40 EdUHK elite student-athletes participated in 13 events. Their outstanding performances showcased their talent, determination, and teamwork. Five athletes secured five gold medals across various disciplines: Lee Sze-wing in road and track cycling, Leung Wing-yee in track cycling, Cado Lee Ka-to in rugby, and Wang Liuyi and Wang Qianyi in artistic swimming. Their achievements exemplify the exceptional skill and spirit of EdUHK's sports excellence.
Paris Olympic Games
The 2024 Paris Olympics has come to a successful close, including student athletes and alumni from EdUHK, giving their all-in competition remain vivid and unforgettable. They represented the Hong Kong, China team and the China team across six major events: Doo Hoi-kem & Lee Ho-ching (Table Tennis), Yeung Nga-ting (Badminton), Lee Sze-wing (Cycling), Shek Wai-hung (Artistic Gymnastics), Chiu Hin-chun (Rowing), Wang Liuyi & Wang Qianyi (Artistic Swimming). Each of them demonstrated remarkable skill and notable progress on their respective fields.
What Our Student-Athletes Say
FAQs
- Student-athletes nominated by the following two institutions will be considered for admission by EdUHK:
- Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI)
- Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC)
- Nominations of student-athletes from other recognised sports associations/institutions will also be considered on a case-by-case basis;
- Nominees should attain individual/team achievements in sports (through participation and/or winning of medals) at recognised sports competitions at the international, regional and/or national level; and
- Nominees should be local students (either JUPAS or non-JUPAS applicants) applying for admission to the full-time undergraduate programmes of EdUHK.
- Recommendation letter* from HKSI, SF&OC and/or other recognised sports institutions;
- Proof(s) of the sports achievements; and
- 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
* For applicants who apply for the Self-Nomination Admissions Scheme, the recommendation letter from the school principal is also accepted.
Student-athletes can submit application for one programme through each of the following special admission scheme. Please ensure you select the scheme carefully and provide all required information and supporting documents in your application. For detailed guidelines, refer to the following webpages:
Applicants can apply for a range of UGC-funded Undergraduate Programmes or the Bachelor of Health Education (Honours) Programme offered by EdUHK, not limited to sports-related courses.
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