Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS)

Application for SPSS 2023-2024

Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) for Students of
Full-time Locally Accredited Degree Programmes Only

The Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS), set up by the HKSAR Government, offers scholarships and awards to give recognition not only to students with outstanding academic performances, but also those with achievements and talents in other non-academic fields.

There are five types of scholarships/awards established under the Scheme at CityU SCOPE for eligible students pursuing full-time locally accredited degree programmes. The five types of scholarships/awards are:

Outstanding Performance Scholarship (OPS)
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS)
Reaching Out Award (ROA)
Best Progress Award (BPA) (Full-time 3-Year Degree students of 2021 Cohort only)
Endeavour Scholarship (EDS)

The Outstanding Performance Scholarship (OPS) aims to give recognition to the performance of outstanding students. Students will be selected for nomination for the scholarships based on academic performance; leadership and communication skills; contribution to the University and strong commitment to the Hong Kong community; or with outstanding non-academic achievements such as awards/recognitions in international/territory-wide competitions/events.

The Talent Development Scholarship (TDS) aims to give recognition to students who have demonstrated achievements or talent in non-academic areas and provide support for these students to further develop their talent and potential. Students will be selected for nomination for the scholarships based on their demonstrated talent or potential in either one of the following five areas of talents:

1. Sports and Games;
2. Music and Performing Arts;
3. Culture, Arts and Design;
4. Innovation; or
5. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The Reaching Out Award (ROA) aims to support meritorious students to participate in learning, internship or service programmes, as well as national, regional and international events and competitions that are conducted outside Hong Kong and organized/endorsed by institutions.

The Best Progress Award (BPA) aims to encourage and recognise students with significant progress and improvement of at least two consecutive academic years.

The Endeavour Scholarship (EDS) aims to give recognition to deserving post-secondary students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in the pursuit of excellence in academic and other areas.

We wish you every success in the scholarship applications!

The Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS), funded by the HKSAR Government for the academic year 2023/24 is now open for application.

Eligibility

Full-time students enrolled in the following locally accredited Bachelor's Top-up Degree Programmes are eligible to apply for the Scheme subject to the fulfilment of specific entry criteria for each scholarship/award.

Bachelor's Top-up Degree Programme (Full-time Students of 2023 Cohort)

BSc (Hons) Aviation Management, Coventry University
BA (Hons) Business Management, De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, Coventry University

Full-time Year 2 & Year 3 students enrolled in the following locally accredited 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Programmes are eligible to apply for the Scheme subject to the fulfilment of specific entry criteria for each scholarship/award.

3-Year Bachelor's Degree Programme (Full-time Students of 2021 and 2022 Cohort)

BA (Hons) Applied Social Science, Sheffield Hallam University
BSc (Hons) Aviation Management, Coventry University
BA (Hons) Business Management, De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, Coventry University

Entry Criteria

Each student can choose only ONE scholarship in the application.

Scholarship/Award	Scholarship Amount	Entry criteria
Outstanding Performance Scholarship (OPS)	HK$40,000	Have outstanding academic results: For Full-time Top-up Degree students CGPA ≥3.0 out of 4.0 in the final award OR equivalent in the prior sub-degree/post-secondary qualification For Year 2 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥60% in the first year of study For Year 3 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥60% in the first two years of study With other outstanding non-academic achievements; Able to demonstrate leadership and good communication skills; Have valuable contribution to the institution/community; and/or Have a strong commitment to the Hong Kong community; or With outstanding non-academic achievements such as awards/recognitions in international/territory-wide competitions/events. Remarks: Students may apply for the OPS more than once throughout their studies of the relevant programme. The priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received any awards/the same award under SPSS.
Talent Development Scholarship (TDS)	HK$10,000	Have satisfactory academic results: For Full-time Top-up Degree students CGPA ≥2.5 out of 4.0 in the final award OR equivalent in the prior sub-degree/post-secondary qualification For Year 2 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥50% in the first year of study For Year 3 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥50% in the first two years of study Able to demonstrate track records in the past 3 years (on or after 1 Sept 2020) of active participation in at least one of the following areas: Sports and Games; Music and Performing Arts; Culture, Arts and Design; Innovation; or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Receive awards in territory-wide, national or regional competitions/performances; Represent institution or relevant association in such competitions/performances; or Have good recommendation/assessment by the institution or relevant organization on the capability or talent. Remarks: Students may apply for the TDS more than once throughout their studies of the relevant programme. The priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received any awards/the same award under SPSS.
Reaching Out Award (ROA)	HK$10,000	Have outstanding academic results: For Full-time Top-up Degree students CGPA ≥3.0 out of 4.0 in the final award OR equivalent in the prior sub-degree/post-secondary qualification For Year 2 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥60% in the first year of study For Year 3 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥60% in the first two years of study Applicants should: submit a proposal with details of the activity and budget, or submit leaflet if study programme is organized by a third party, and submit a reflection report within one month after the activity. The proposed activity should be: conducted outside Hong Kong, for the purpose of broadening exposure and enhancing communication skills (e.g. activities related to internship, placement, language course, service programme and study trip etc.) arranged within 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2025. Remarks: Students may apply for the ROA only once* throughout their studies of the relevant programme.*
Best Progress Award (BPA)	HK$10,000	BPA is set for Full-time 3-Year Degree students of 2021 Cohort only and will be provided to students who could demonstrate their efforts in striving for significant improvement in their studies. Have satisfactory academic results: Average marks ≥50% in the first two years of study Have shown academic improvement of at least two academic years Remarks: Students may apply for the BPA only once* throughout their studies of the relevant programme.*
Endeavour Scholarship (EDS)	HK$15,000	EDS is set up to give recognition to students with Special Education Needs (SEN) in the pursuit of excellence in academic and other areas. Have satisfactory academic results: For Full-time Top-up Degree students CGPA ≥2.5 out of 4.0 in the final award OR equivalent in the prior sub-degree/post-secondary qualification For Year 2 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥50% in the first year of study For Year 3 Full-time 3-Year Degree students Average marks ≥50% in the first two years of study Provide medical proof/supporting document of the SEN. SEN includes specific learning difficulties, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, physical disability, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech and language impairment, and others. Remarks: - Students may apply for the EDS more than once throughout their studies of the relevant programme. The priority will be given to applicants who have not previously received any awards/the same award under SPSS. - The availability of the scholarship is subject to the funding offered by Education Bureau (EDB).

Statement of Interest

Interested students should express their interests by filling out the “Statement of Interest” via

https://apps.scope.edu/seminar/SDU-SPSS-2023-24 (No later than 15 Nov 2023 (Wed) 23:59 pm)

Late submission will not be entertained.

Briefing Session for Applicants (Online via Zoom)

Please attend the following briefing session to obtain more information about the Scheme

Date: 7 November 2023, Tuesday

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Registration: https://apps.scope.edu/seminar/SPSS_Briefing_Session_2023

Selection Mechanism

The Selection Panel, formed by the Student Development Unit (SDU), will shortlist applicants based on a competitive evaluation process. Priority will be given to applicants who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance, as well as noteworthy non-academic accomplishments.

Upon receipt of students' "Statement of Interest", selected applicants will be informed via email by 17 November 2023. They will be required to submit a complete application form and will also receive an invitation to participate in an interview scheduled for 11-15 December 2023 (Please note that only OPS applicants will be invited for an interview). Applicants who do not receive any notification by the end of November 2023 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

EDB will make a final decision to the School's recommended nominations.

Important Dates

7 Nov 2023	Briefing Session for SPSS 2023/24
15 Nov 2023	Deadline for submission of “Statement of Interest” by 23:59 pm
17 Nov 2023	Recommended applicants will receive a full set of application form by email
2 Dec 2023 (For OPS, BPA, TDS & EDS) AND 16 Dec 2023 (For ROA only)	Deadline for submitting Application Form (submit a full set of documents including application form, copies of academic qualifications and references by 23:59 pm)
11-15 Dec 2023 (For OPS Applicants)	Interviews for OPS applicants
Apr - May 2024 (Tentative)	Announcement of scholarship results by EDB

Use of Your Personal Information

All information collected will only be used for the application and selection processes of the Scheme.

Enquiry

Attention:	Mr. Dave Poon (Student Development Unit)
Phone:	(852) 3442 7408
Email:	sdu@scope.edu

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