STEP 1 Make an online admission application at: http://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/apply.

STEP 2 A. Fill in the OAES Nomination Form at:

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/web/pdf/OAES_NOM.pdf.

B. Solicit Recommendation Letter(s) from your sports coach/club to proof your current sports performance (within 2 years).

C. Submit your Academic Transcripts including TOEFL and/or IELTS Certificates.

D. Submit a Curriculum Vitae/Personal Resume stating your sports achievements.

Include Web Link(s) (on YouTube or any cloud storage sharing website) of your competition video(s) demonstrating your sports performance during official match(es) in - full length/a 15-20 minutes of your play time/a few sets played; with indication of your jersey colour & number for identification.

E. Solicit a Letter from a Physician to prove your physical & medical condition to be fit to participate in sports competitions at your current level of play. The letter should be issued within 3 months of application.

STEP 3 Send the completed nomination form together with the above supporting documents to the Global Engagement Office at geo@cityu.edu.hk.

HOW TO APPLY

For September 2020 ENTRY

Student Athletes Admission Scheme

Outstanding

Athletes Entrance

Scholarship for

Non-Local Students

CONTACT For application related enquiries: Ms. Crystal Wan Global Engagement Office Email: crystalky.wan@cityu.edu.hk

For sports related enquires: Mr. Denis Wan Student Development Services Email: denis.wan@cityu.edu.hk City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong

The aim of the Student Athletes Admission Scheme is to provide opportunities for outstanding student athletes to study in CityU. Since the introduction of the scheme in 1997, more than 1,000 students with high sports performance standards have been admitted to the university's degree programmes. We are proud to extend the Scheme to non-local student athletes. Through the provisions of scholarships, we hope to attract high performing international athletes to CityU and further enhance the performance of our sports teams.

ABOUT THE SCHEME

AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP Up to US$20,500 per annum will be awarded to non-local student athletes admitted under Student Athletes Admission Scheme to cover full tuition & resident hall fees.

ACHIEVEMENTS OF CITYU SPORTS TEAMS

With professional training and dedicated team efforts, CityU has become one of the leading universities in sports among local tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. Since 1996, CityU has got a total of 18 men’s overall champions and 11 women’s overall champions in 16 sports events in the annual inter-collegiate competitions organised by the University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China (USFHK). Besides, CityU has clenched the Grand Slam title (men’s & women’s overall champions in the same year) for 9 times.

SELECTION AND RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS A selection panel will assess and select appropriate scholarship recipients. Applicants with outstanding achievements in the 16 sports events listed below are welcome to apply for the Scholarship.

Shortlisted candidates will be recommended to the related Colleges / Schools for admission consideration. Successful candidates will receive Outstanding Athletes Entrance Scholarship for non-local students.

Published in June 2019. All information is subject to on-going review. Please visit our website for the latest information.

Athletics Badminton Basketball Cross Country Fencing Handball Karatedo Rugby

Soccer Taekwondo Tennis Volleyball Woodball Squash Swimming Table Tennis

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/web/pesports_team_scheme.shtml#OAES

The Scholarship is automatically renewed throughout the normal duration of study for recipients who have achieved satisfactory sports performance and a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 or above by the end of each academic year.

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