Scholarships and Awards
At our Master of Accountancy programme, we believe in fostering academic excellence and supporting diverse talents. Scholarship opportunities are available for rewarding outstanding performance and acknowleding unique perspectives and backgrounds:
International Postgraduate Scholarship
International Postgraduate Scholarship (IPS), which is competitive with limited quota, is offered to outstanding international students. Scholarship recipients will get full tuition waiver plus HK$100,000 living allowance (Approx. US$12,820). Eligible international applicants from countries/ regions outside the mainland China, Macau and Hong Kong will be automatically considered for the scholarship based on their all-round record and interview performance. The scholarship recipients will receive special/additional notice if the admission offer is provided with IPS.
HKBU MAcc Award Scheme
| Name of Award | Descriptions/ Eligibility | No. of Recipients | Amount per Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAcc Entrance Scholarships | The scholarship is designed to attract and support outstanding students to join the program. The selection of scholarship recipients will be based on their academic merit and the ranking of their graduate university. Other academic accomplishments will also be taken into consideration during the evaluation process. Additionally, a successful performance in the interview is a requirement. Upon acceptance into the program, scholarship recipients will receive a cash scholarship along with a certificate of recognition as a token of their achievement. | No fixed quota | Cash Awards (Maximum amount of HK$100,000) and Certificates |
| MAcc Diversity Contribution Scholarship | The scholarship is designed to cultivate an inclusive learning environment that values and appreciates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences, thereby enriching the educational journey for all students. The Scholarship will be awarded to students who have study and working experiences that can contribute to the programme’s diversity, demonstrate a commitment to inspire, empower, and impact the community. Additionally, applicants must exhibit excellence and leadership in non-academic activities and showcase strong performance in the interview process. | No fixed quota | A maximum of cash award of up to full tuition coverage |
| ACCA Entrance Scholarship | The scholarship is offered in collaboration with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to attract outstanding ACCA candidates through a merit-based assessment of the number of ACCA papers passed, their undergraduate university's ranking, and cumulative academic record. Please refer to the ACCA website here for details. | No fixed quota | Cash Awards (HK$10,000/student) and Certificates |
| MAcc Course Scholarship | The scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding academic performance among students. The scholarship will be awarded to 4 students who have achieved the highest overall marks in each core and elective course with an overall course grade of 'A'. Additionally, a certificate of recognition will be presented to each recipient, honoring their remarkable accomplishments. | 4 students for each core and elective course | Cash Award (HK$6,000 / HK$4,000 / HK$2,000 / HK$1,000 per course) and Certificates |
| MAcc Accounting Internship Scholarship | The scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding accounting internship performance among students. Additionally, a certificate of recognition will be presented to each recipient, honoring their remarkable accomplishments. | 5 students per year | Cash Awards (HK$5,000/student) and Certificates |
| Outstanding Academic Performance Award | The scholarship is designed to acknowledge and reward exceptional academic performance among students. The award will be granted to the top three students who have achieved a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 3.67 or above upon graduation. | 3 students per year | Cash Awards (HK$10,000/student) and Certificates |
| Overseas Experiences: Sponsorship Scheme | The sponsorship will be provided to the students who have participated in an overseas summer programme organized by the School Global Engagement Section. Applicants must have cGPA of 3.33 or above and demonstrate strong performance during the interview process. | 5 quotas | The amount of the award will be equivalent to the actual expenses incurred or the maximum amount specified below, whichever is lower: HK$30,000 for North America and Europe, and HK$15,000 for Asia countries. |