HSBC Global Scholarship Applications

HSBC GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

2026/2027 Application Form
The data collected will be kept confidential and used by Hong Kong Bank Foundation/HSBC for the purposes set out in the Personal Information Collection.
APPLICANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name*

First nameFamily name
Hidden (tells Airtable the type of application)
Chinese name, if any
Preferred name*
Birth date*

DayMonthYear
Gender*

MF
First 5 digits of HK ID card*
Student ID no.*
Are you a permanent citizen of Hong Kong?*

YES
Place of birth (if not born in Hong Kong):
No. of years living in Hong Kong (if not born in Hong Kong):
Home address*
Contact number*
Permanent personal e-mail*
Do NOT use your school email. Please use your personal email.
Parents’ occupations*
Monthly family income (HKD)*
1 “Family” means the applicant, applicants’ spouse, parent, siblings, children and any other persons who are financially dependent on the aforementioned members. 2 Please note that the applicant may be required to submit supporting documentation to substantiate his/her declaration
No. of family members*
If the Total cost of your overseas study exceeds the maximum award possible under this Scholarship (HKD300,000), please specify how you plan to fund the remaining costs

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Are you a recipient of a government grant?*

YESNO
Government grant amount (HKD)*
Previous scholarship awards received (50 words)

Including any from HSBC (e.g. "Name of Scholarship, Year"). Please note that previous awardees of the HSBC Overseas Scholarship Scheme are NOT eligible to re-apply for the Global Scholarship Scheme. By submitting this form, you certify that you have NOT previously received the HSBC Overseas Scholarship Scheme.0/50
Do you have any overseas residency/study abroad/travelling experience?*

YESNO
If YES, please provide details of your overseas residency/study abroad/travelling experience (maximum 50 words)*

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Your Portrait Photo (3x5 or 4x5 is desired)*

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Name of Local University
Name of Programme*
Current Year of Study*
GPA: 2025/26 CGPA*
GPA: 2025/26 1st Term (if applicable)
GPA: 2024/2025 (if applicable)
Upload Your Transcript*

Upload your transcript here.
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Transcript uploaded (hidden)

Uploaded
Name of Destination University*
Choice of discipline at the Destination University*
Term (at the Destination University)*
Provide a justification to support the choice of the Destination University (50 words)*

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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST

You only need to provide your scores for EITHER of the tests. Tests must have been taken on 12 February 2024 or later to be valid. You may be asked to provide the true copies of the certificate at a later stage). Note: To be eligible, your scores must be above the minimum stated in each category.

TOEFL

	Total Score (min 90)	Listening (min 22)	Writing (min 17)	Reading (min 21)	Speaking (min 21)
Scores

Hidden - Total TOEFL Score (for Airtable)

IELTS

	Overall Band (min 6.5)	Listening (min 6.0)	Writing (min 6.0)	Reading (min 6.0)	Speaking (min 6.0)
Scores

Hidden - Total IELTS Score (for Airtable)
NAME OF SECONDARY SCHOOL OR ANY OTHER POST-SECONDARY ATTENDED

Please list a maximum of 3 in chronological order from the most recent to the earliest.

	From (DD/MM/YYYY)	To (DD/MM/YYYY)	School
1.
2.
3.

Secondary School - Hidden Airtable Question (Long-Text)
COMMUNITY SERVICE, IF ANY

Please list a maximum of 3 in chronological order from the most recent to the earliest

	To (DD/MM/YY)	From (DD/MM/YY)	Description
1.
2.
3.

Community Service - Hidden Airtable Question (Long-Text)
WORK EXPERIENCE, IF ANY

Please list a maximum of 3 in chronological order from the most recent to the earliest.

	From	To	Company / organisation	Title / capacity	Full-time / part-time
1.
2.
3.

Work Experience - Hidden Airtable Question (Long-Text)
PERSONAL ESSAY SUBMISSION
1. Please tell us about your career aspirations (200 words).*

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2. Please tell us how events in your personal life and/or community have influenced the development of your career aspirations (200 words).*

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3. How will receiving an HSBC scholarship impact your personal growth and financial situation, with a focus on your academic and financial needs (200 words).*

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VIDEO SUBMISSION (OPTIONAL)
Please create a video no longer than 1 minute to introduce yourself, upload it on YouTube as an unlisted video, and share the YouTube link here. Please note: (1) Your video will be assessed on its content rather than the technical sophistication of its production. This means that filming a simple video with your smartphone will suffice. (2) Submission of this video is entirely optional and is simply an additional way for HSBC to get to know you. Applicants who don't submit a video will not be penalised.

Yes, I will share the video link below
Video (YouTube Link)
DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT
I, [YOUR NAME IN FULL] understand that I am required to disclose anything that may be considered to be an actual or potential conflict of interest with regard to my application for an HSBC Scholarship. Examples of potential conflicts of interest include, but are not limited to, previous or current student apprenticeships with HSBC and having close relatives or individuals with whom the applicant has a personal relationship with working in HSBC.*
(Name in full)
I declare that:*

I have no actual or potential conflict of interest that could directly or indirectly affect my applicationI have held the following position in HSBC and/or have a close relative or someone with whom I have a personal relationship within HSBC. I provide the relevant information below for your assessment of conflict of interest
I have held the following position in HSBC and/or have a close relative or someone with whom I have a personal relationship within HSBC. I provide the relevant information below for your assessment of conflict of interest

Student internship/placement in HSBCClose relatives or those with whom the applicant has a personal relationship working in HSBCAny other actual or potential conflict of interest
HSBC Department
Internship period
Name of supervisor
Name of close relative or personal relationship with working in HSBC
Job title
Relationship to applicant
Actual or potential conflict of interest
PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION STATEMENT

Purpose of collection
The personal data provided in this form and any other information (the “Information”) that may be provided for the purposes of the application for “HSBC Global Scholarship 2026/27” (the “Programme”) and the enrolment for “The Hub for the Future” (the “Hub”) will be used by the Hongkong Bank Foundation (the “Foundation”) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (“HSBC”) and their agents/contractors for one or more of the following purposes and any directly related purpose, in respect of the Programme and the Hub:

(i) to consider, process and administer your application, and serve any directly related purposes, e.g. processing and administering the scholarship under the Programme (if granted), and to communicate with you.

(ii) to be contacted by the Hub (if granted)

a. to check, verify and maintain the Members’ status.

b. to keep and update the Members’ contact records.

c. to communicate with and provide updates and information to you.

d. to inform you of or invite you to events, activities and programmes of or organised by the Hub or other events, activities and programmes considered by the Hub to be relevant to or of interest to Members.

e. to compile statistics and conduct research of the operation of the Hub

(iii) any other purposes as may be required, authorised or permitted by any law and/or regulation.

It is voluntary for you to provide your personal data to the Foundation and HSBC. If you fail to supply any of the Information required by this form, your application may not be processed.

Access to personal data

Except where there is an exemption provided under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), you have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data provided in this form when the data have not been erased. Your right of access includes the right to obtain a copy of your personal data provided in this form subject to payment of a fee.

Request and enquiry

Your request for access to personal data or enquiry regarding personal data privacy policy should be addressed to:

The Data Protection Officer The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited PO Box 72677
Kowloon Central Post Office Hong Kong
Re: HSBC Global Scholarship 2026/27
E-mail: dfv.enquiry@hsbc.com.hk
I, declare that the Information provided in this Scholarship application is accurate, true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I am aware that the Hongkong Bank Foundation/HSBC will rely on such Information and consent to the Hongkong Bank Foundation/HSBC relying on the Information provided by me to determine my eligibility for the scholarship and the amount of the scholarship to be offered to me.

I confirm that I have carefully read and fully understand the “Personal Information Collection Statement” (the “PICS”) set out above. I accept the PICS and the purposes of use of the Information set out in them.

I confirm that each of the family members and other persons in respect of which the Information is provided in or in relation to this application (the “Relevant Person(s)”) has been notified of and agreed to the PICS and the purposes of use of the Information set out in it. I shall advise each Relevant Person that he/she has rights of access to, and correction of, his/her personal data. I agree to inform the Foundation/HSBC promptly in writing if I am not able or have failed to comply with the obligations set out in this paragraph in any respect.

I authorise and consent to my university releasing my personal data held by it to the Foundation/HSBC in order for it to use such information for such purposes set out in the PICS.

I authorise the Foundation to (i) transfer the Information to HSBC and for HSBC to use the Information for such purposes set out in the PICS; and (ii) release the results of my application to my university or institution.
Signature of the Applicant

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Name in full*
First 5 digits of HK ID card no:*
Signed date*

DayMonthYear
Date
Additional Details & Expenses
Date of departure*
Faculty / Department (Home University)*
Length of study overseas*
Total number of weeks overseas*
Total number of credits to be taken at the Destination University*
Name of relevant foreign currency (at the destination country) *
E.g. USD, EUR, or RMB

Expenses (Refer to the below Guidelines on how to calculate the Global Scholarship Award Amount. Note that the final recommended scholarship amount is to be reviewed and approved by school office at the point of nomination.)*

	Amount in Foreign Currency	Amount in HKD
Tuition and fees
Room & board / accommodation / food
Books and other supplies
Eligible personal expenses
Lowest return air ticket
Other items
Total expenses during the term of study (add up the amounts above in each column)

Hidden Rollup - Total Expense in Foreign Currency
Hidden Rollup - Total Expense in HKD
Will you upload an additional document as remarks? (Optional)*

YESNO
Remarks (additional attachments)

Please attach supporting materials such as cost breakdown, if applicable.
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GUIDELINES ON HOW TO CALCULATE AN GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT

The university/institution will be responsible for authenticating the recommended scholarship amount.

Tuition

TYPE OF EXPENSE	ELIGIBLE	REMARKS
Tuition fees	YES	Must be supported by evidence from the destination university outlining the duration of the academic year and confirming the number of credits that the student will take during his/herone year or one semester abroad. The information provided will be regarded as final and costs of any additional credits taken during the academic year will not be covered.
Subscriptions, student association fees, registration fees	YES	The following two conditions must be met:(1) fees are mandatory.(2) fees are non-refundable

Room & Board Accommodation Meals

Room	YES	The student should opt for shared / the most basic on-campus accommodation. If on-campus accommodation is not available, the destination university should recommend an alternate arrangement and provide an estimate of the associated costs. The period covered is the duration of the academic year (or the single semester if applicable). This can include any breaks and holidays that occur during the academic year (or semester if applicable). If the student is required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the academic year or semester, room costs for that period (as recommended by the destination university) is also eligible.
Board	YES	The student should opt for campus residence that provides full catering service. If this is not possible, the destination university should recommend an alternate arrangement and provide an estimate of meal costs. If more than one meal plans are offered, the student may opt for the most comprehensive plan.

Books & Other Supplies

Books, supplies and stationery	YES	The destination university should recommend an amount for the cost of these items.
Lab/ studio fees; apparatus; uniform	YES	Eligible if recommended by the destination university and required by the student's degree course.

Living/Personal Expenses

Laundry	YES	For coin-operated machines only
Police registration fee	YES	Eligible only if mandatory
Energy charges	YES	Eligible only if the student lives off-campus or if charges are not included in room costs
Transportation	YES	For public transportation and travel to and from university during school days. Travelling costs associated with mandatory clinical placement(s) are eligible
Telephone charges	NO
Internet charges	YES	Includes installation and rental charges only depending on accommodation.
Social functions and entertainment	NO
Sight-seeing and personal travel	NO
Deposit fees	NO
Insurance (travel, medical, dental, or personal possession)	NO
Personal hygiene, toiletries & cleaning materials	NO
TV rental and license / cable costs	NO
Clothes	NO
Cultural programms / student events	NO

Airfare

Economy return airfare

YES

For a minimum economy return airfare. The student should request the least expensive route. Must be supported by three quotations from different travel agents. Include at least two different carriers and indicate the expected date of departure from Hong Kong. Inclusive of any applicable government and airport taxes and security levy

Miscellaneous

Other student fees not indicated as compulsory	NO
Student visa application fees	YES

STUDENT UNDERTAKING FORM

The data collected will be kept confidential and used by the Hongkong Bank Foundation/HSBC to process the scholarship application. To be completed by applicant and guarantor/s.
To be completed by applicant and guarantor/s

To: [NAME OF UNIVERSITY IN HONG KONG]

In consideration of your awarding me the HSBC Global Scholarship,

I, [NAME IN ENGLISH] [NAME IN CHINESE] the undersigned, hereby declare that the information I have submitted to the [NAME OF UNIVERSITY IN HONG KONG] and [NAME OF UNIVERSITY OUTSIDE HONG KONG] is accurate and I have no overseas residency/extensive studying experience.

In addition, I understand that the Scholarship will go toward tuition fees, a minimum economy return airfare, reasonable room and board costs, books and a small portion of living expenses, and I agree to:

1. Abide by the policies and requirements of both the local and destination universities.
2) Attend a pre-departure meeting with the HSBC Scholarship team a month before my departure date.
3) Participate actively in campus life and the community while overseas.
Signature of Applicant*

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in the presence of:
Signature of witness (must be different from Guarantor)*

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Name of witness*
Address of witness*
Signed date*

DayMonthYear
Date
To be completed by Guarantor/s

In consideration of your accepting the above Undertakingfrom the applicant for the purposes stated thereon, I/we,the undersigned, hereby guarantee the due performanceby the applicant of undertaking.
Signature of Guarantor*

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Name of Guarantor*
Relationship (of the guarantor) to applicant*
Address of Guarantor*
Signed Date*

DayMonthYear
Date
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HSBC GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST

NAME OF SECONDARY SCHOOL OR ANY OTHER POST-SECONDARY ATTENDED

COMMUNITY SERVICE, IF ANY

WORK EXPERIENCE, IF ANY

PERSONAL ESSAY SUBMISSION

VIDEO SUBMISSION (OPTIONAL)

DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT

PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION STATEMENT

Additional Details & Expenses

GUIDELINES ON HOW TO CALCULATE AN GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AMOUNT

STUDENT UNDERTAKING FORM

To be completed by Guarantor/s