Scholarships & Financial Aid
The Hong Kong Adventist College scholarship program provides competitive financial support designed to recognize academic merit and demonstrated financial need. Awards are granted based on fund availability, and admission to the College does not guarantee scholarship funding. To be considered, applicants must submit all required materials by published deadlines. Recipients must maintain satisfactory academic progress and institutional conduct standards to retain their awards. All scholarship opportunities are awarded without discrimination based on race, sex, age, language, color, national origin, religion, or disability.
The Chan Shun Scholarship is awarded for academic excellence. A scholarship of HK$10,000 is awarded to any regular student who achieves a 3.70 cumulative GPA during the preceding regular school year (September – May). A student must also complete a regular academic load consisting of a minimum of 12 credits per semester for college, and a minimum of 24 credits per term for college foundation students.
Procedure: A student does not need to apply for this scholarship; all regular students are eligible. Allocation is determined by the Academic Dean who submits names of students eligible for the Chan Shun Scholarship to the President at the end of the Second semester each year. The scholarship is normally announced during the commencement service and is credited to the student’s account in the following month.
Background: The Boarding Students Aid Fund (*the Fund) was established in 2022 through fundraising efforts and by combining resources from other funds, such as the Student Aid Fund and the Dorothy Zane Memorial Fund. The Fund is designated as a restricted endowed fund.
Purposes: To provide financial assistance to boarding students pursuing education at the College who can demonstrate financial need.
Spending Limit: The spending limit for the Fund each school year shall be up to 5% of the Fund's net asset value as of March 31 of the previous school year.
Amount and Use: The amount of the award shall be determined by the Educational Aid Committee, taking into consideration the number of applicants and other relevant factors. The maximum amount a student can receive is up to 30% of the boarding fee for a school year.
Receiving funds from this program may affect eligibility for other financial aid awards. Funds will not be disbursed directly to students; instead, the award will be applied directly to the student's outstanding boarding fee.
Duration of Award: The award is renewable, with a maximum duration of five years (i.e., one year for DPUS and four years for college). Students must reapply annually.
Time of Award: Subject to the approval of the Educational Aid Committee, the Fund shall be awarded monthly, starting from the month in which the application is submitted. The award will be credited to the student's account. However, the award will cease immediately if the student withdraws from the College or from the dormitory.
Eligibility:
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The applicant must be a boarding student.
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The applicant must demonstrate financial need.
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The applicant must maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout a regular semester (excluding summer sessions).
Application: Applicants are required to submit a letter of request to the Business Office along with sufficient proof of income, including:
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Recent pay slips for the past three months for the applicant and employed family members.
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Recent tax returns for the applicant and employed family members.
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Recent bank statements for the applicant and employed family members.
Applications submitted without the aforementioned income proofs will not be processed.
Andrews University Bachelor Degree Programs
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Bachelor of Health Science in Wellness, with an Emphasis in Fitness (Reg. No.: 262892)
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Reg. No.: 261680)
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Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Reg. No.: 261684)
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Associate of Science in General Business (Reg. No.: 262891)
Eligibility - HKDSE
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HK$10,000 for scoring 332A2 (12 points) or above
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HK$1,000 for each point above the minimum entry requirement of 12 points (DSE 332A2)
Eligibility - GPA system
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HK$10,000 if graduate GPA is 3.00 or above
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HK$15,000 if graduate GPA is 3.25 or above
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HK$20,000 if graduate GPA is 3.50 or above
Background: Mr. Ngan Wai Lam Scholarship was established in 2006 by Mr. Ngan Wai Lam with the assistance of Dr. Barbara Choi. Mr. Ngan was a teacher in Hong Kong Sam Yuk Secondary School and devoted his entire life in education.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to pursue college education in Hong Kong Adventist College and who can demonstrate financial need.
Amount and Use: The amount of award shall be determined by the Educational Aid Committee after considering the number of applicants and other factors. The maximum amount that a student can receive in a school year shall not exceed 20% of the annual tuition (summer excluded). When combined with other types of financial aid or grant, if any, a scholarship award may not exceed 80% of total tuition. The scholarship amount may affect other financial aid awards. There will be no checks written directly to students. The scholarship amount will be applied directly to tuition due.
Duration of Award: Renewable with maximum awards of four years (student needs to re-apply annually).
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
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Applicant must demonstrate financial need, and
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Applicant in all cases shall be students who are accepted by the College under regular admission status and who are able to maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout a regular semester, and
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Applicant must maintain a cumulative GPA 2.0 or above
Time of Award: For the incoming freshmen and new transfer students who don’t have the cumulative GPA available at the time of application, 50% of the scholarship will be awarded in one lump sum retroactively in the following regular semester when the cumulative GPA is available and in fulfillment of the eligibility criteria here in above.
For the purpose of this Policy, a regular semester shall mean Fall and Spring. Summer shall not be deemed as a regular semester. Except for the situation stated above, the scholarship will be awarded in Fall and in Spring semesters by crediting into the student’s account in eight equal installments.
Application: Applicants are required to submit their application annually by filling out a Scholarship Application Form obtained in the Business Office including a statement of no more than 250 words indicating why the applicant believes himself/herself would be a good candidate to receive the scholarship. The complete application must be received in the Business Office by 4:00 p.m. on or before 30 September. No late applications will be accepted. Incomplete application or application failing to follow the submission guidelines may disqualify the applicant.
Background: Shih Scholarship Fund was established in May 2018 by Mr. Shih Jih Tzer in memory his father Mr. Shih Qi Zhong, an Adventist and an industrialist.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to pursue college education in Hong Kong Adventist College and who can demonstrate financial need.
Amount and Use: The amount of award shall be determined by the Educational Aid Committee after considering the number of applicants and other factors. The maximum amount that a student can receive in a school year shall not exceed 50% of the annual tuition (summer excluded). When combined with other types of financial aid or grant, if any, a scholarship award may not exceed 80% of total tuition. The scholarship amount may affect other financial aid awards. There will be no checks written directly to students. The scholarship amount will be applied directly to tuition due.
Duration of Award: Renewable with maximum awards of four years (student needs to re-apply annually).
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
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Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and
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Applicants in all cases shall be students who are accepted by the College under regular admission status and who are able to maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout a regular semester, and,
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Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA 2.0 or above.
Time of Award: For the incoming freshmen and new transfer students who don’t have the cumulative GPA available at the time of application, 50% of the scholarship will be awarded in one lump sum retroactively in the following regular semester when the cumulative GPA is available and in fulfillment of the eligibility criteria here in above.
For the purpose of this Policy, a regular semester shall mean Fall and Spring. Summer shall not be deemed as a regular semester. Except for the situation stated above, the scholarship will be awarded in Fall and in Spring semesters by crediting into the student’s account in eight equal installments.
Application: Applicants are required to submit their application annually by filling out a Scholarship Application Form obtained in the Business Office including a statement of no more than 250 words indicating why the applicant believes himself/herself would be a good candidate to receive the scholarship. The complete application must be received in the Business Office by 4:00 p.m. on or before 30 September. No late applications will be accepted. Incomplete application or application failing to follow the submission guidelines may disqualify the applicant.
Background: Dr. Samuel Young Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in May 2020 by Mr. Tom Chan, Chairman of Chan Shun International Foundation in collaboration with Hong Kong Adventist College in memory of Dr. Samuel Young, the former president of the College in two different eras (1962-1968 & 1973-1978) for his contributions and accomplishments during his tenure.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who want to pursue college education in the College and who can demonstrate financial need.
Amount and Use: The amount of award shall be determined by the Educational Aid Committee after considering the number of applicants and other factors. The maximum amount that a student can receive in a school year shall not exceed 50% of the annual tuition (summer excluded). When combined with other types of financial aid or grant, if any, a scholarship award may not exceed 80% of total tuition. The scholarship amount may affect other financial aid awards. There will be no checks written directly to students. The scholarship amount will be applied directly to tuition due.
Duration of Award: Renewable with maximum awards of four years (student needs to re-apply annually).
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
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Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and
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Applicants in all cases shall be students who are accepted by the College under regular admission status and who are able to maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout a regular semester, and
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Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA 2.0 or above.
Time of Award: For the incoming freshmen and new transfer students who don’t have the cumulative GPA available at the time of application, 50% of the scholarship will be awarded in one lump sum retroactively in the following regular semester when the cumulative GPA is available and in fulfillment of the eligibility criteria here in above.
For the purpose of this Policy, a regular semester shall mean Fall and Spring. Summer shall not be deemed as a regular semester. Except for the situation stated above, the scholarship will be awarded in Fall and in Spring semesters by crediting into the student’s account in eight equal installments.
Application: Applicants are required to submit their application annually by filling out a Scholarship Application Form obtained in the Business Office including a statement of no more than 250 words indicating why the applicant believes himself/herself would be a good candidate to receive the scholarship. The complete application must be received in the Business Office by 4:00 p.m. on or before 30 September. No late applications will be accepted. Incomplete application or application failing to follow the submission guidelines may disqualify the applicant.
Background: The Scholarship Fund (“Scholarship”) was established by the children of Professor Giang in 2023 in memory of their parents. Professor Giang taught for many years at China Training Institute (中華三育研究社), the highest learning institute of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in China. He served in the Department of Theology of the Institute at the campuses of Shanghai, Chiaotoutseng (橋頭鎮), Sha Tin, and Clear Water Bay from 1925 to 1951. He and Pastor Sydney Lindt co-authored a number of books for middle school and college including "Bible Doctrine (聖道綱要)", "Study of the Book of Daniel (但以理書之研究) ", "Study of the Book of Revelation (啓示錄書之研究)", and "Explaining Bible Doctrine (聖道闡微)". Professor Giang and his three wives (both his first and second wives passed on early in middle age) altogether had nine children: two PhDs, two MDs, one DDS, one professor of Medicine, two CPAs, and one head nurse of a hospital. Professor Giang's wife, Ms. Tan Chen Hwa (譚振華女士), took care of her husband and children at home when she was young, and then she became a missionary when she reached middle age. The Scholarship is designated as a restricted endowed scholarship fund.
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing college education in the College and who can demonstrate financial need. Priority shall be given to students majoring in religion and business.
Amount and Use: The amount of award shall be determined by the Educational Aid Committee after considering the number of applicants and other factors. The maximum amount that a student can receive in a school year shall not exceed 20% of the annual tuition rate of Andrews University’s affiliated programs (summer session excluded). When combined with other financial aids or grants, the total scholarship that a student receives in a school year shall not exceed 80% of annual tuition rate. The Scholarship amount may affect other financial aid awards. There will be no checks written directly to students. The Scholarship amount will be applied directly to tuition due.
Duration of Award: Renewable with maximum awards of four years (student needs to re-apply annually).
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following conditions:
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Applicants must demonstrate financial need, and
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Applicants in all cases shall be students who are accepted by the College under regular admission status and who are able to maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout the regular semesters, and
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Applicants must maintain a cumulative GPA 2.0 or above when application is made and to maintain the same for the semesters prior to the award is granted.
Time of Award: The Scholarship shall be awarded on an annual academic year basis beginning in fall semester. Total award amount is split between the fall and spring semesters by crediting into the student’s account in two equal installments contingent on the fulfillment of the eligibility requirements for GPA and study load.
Termination: The award of the Scholarship, however, shall cease immediately if the student:
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withdraws from the College, or
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is found inactive, or
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has a cumulative GPA less than 2.0, or
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registers for a study load of less than 12 credit-hours during the regular semesters for the year that the award is granted.
Application: Applicants are required to submit their application annually by filling out a Scholarship Application Form obtainable from the Business Office. The complete application together with all supporting documents must be received in the Business Office on or before September 30 during office hours. Late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete application or application failing to follow the submission guidelines may disqualify the applicant. All documents submitted will not be returned.
Background: Mr. John Chang Scholarship Fund was established in October 2021 by Mr. Jacob Chang in memory of his brother Mr. John Chang. Mr. John Chang was an alumni and was among the first group of local Hong Kong students to enroll in the school. Mr. Chang was an outstanding colporteur, a success businessman, and a generous supporter to many organizations. The Scholarship is designated as a restricted endowed scholarship fund.
Purposes: To provide financial assistant to student who are pursuing education in the College and who can demonstrate financial need.
Amount and Use: The amount of award shall be determined by the Education Aid Committee after considering the number of applicants and other factors. The maximum amount that a student can receive in a school year shall not exceed 20% of the annual tuition rate of Andrews University’s affiliated programs (summer session excluded). When combined with other financial aids or grants, the total scholarship that a student receives in a school year shall not exceed 80% of annual tuition rate. The Scholarship amount may affect other financial aid awards. There will be no checks written directly to students. The Scholarship amount will be applied directly to tuition due.
Duration of Award: Renewable with maximum awards of five years (i.e.: one year for DPUS and four years for college only). Student needs to re-apply annually.
Time of award: This Scholarship shall be awarded on annual academic year basis beginning in fall semester. Total award amount is split between the fall and spring semesters by crediting into the student’s account in eight equal installments at four installments per semester. The award of the Scholarship, however, shall cease immediately if the student withdraws from the College or is found inactive.
Eligibility:
1. Must demonstrate financial need, and
2. Applicants in all cases shall be students who are accepted by the College under regular admission status and who are able to maintain a minimum study load of 12 credit-hours throughout all regular semesters, and,
3. Must maintain a cumulative GPA 3.0 or above when application is made.
Application: Applicants are required to submit their application annually by filling out a Scholarship Application Form obtainable from the Business Office. The complete application together with all supporting documents must be received in the Business Office on or before September 30 during office hours. Late applications will not be accepted. Incomplete application or application failing to follow the submission guidelines may disqualify the applicant. All documents submitted will not be returned.