Scholarships and Financial Assistance

UGC Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme (For LOCAL applicants only)

MSc in Environmental Science and Management has been approved as a targeted program under the Fellowships Scheme for five years, from 2020-21 to 2024-25. During this period, local students admitted to the program—both full-time and part-time—have been eligible for fellowships. Fellowship awardees benefit from a reduced minimum tuition fee of HK$42,100, with the remaining amount subsidized by the fellowships, capped at HK$120,000 per student.

A holistic assessment process has been employed in selecting fellowship recipients, considering criteria such as academic achievements, academic and professional qualifications attained, language proficiency, work experience, references, interview results, the statement on their commitment and plan in serving in the priority area of Sustainable city and regional development.

Important Note: The EVSM Program Office has not received any updates from the UGC regarding the continuation of the TPg Fellowship Scheme for 2025-26 and beyond. Once new information becomes available, this section will be promptly updated with the latest arrangements.
Academic Scholarship for MSc in Environmental Science and Management Program

A merit-based scholarship of HK$20,000 will be offered to top students of the graduation class each academic year.

Continuing Education Fund (CEF)

EVSM6070 Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Science Foundation Course on the MSc/PGD in EVSM curriculum, has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF course code: 42Z145904). Eligible applicant who has successfully completed EVSM6070 can apply for reimbursement of course fee and may be reimbursed up to 80% for the first HK$10,000 and 60% for the second HK$15,000 of the course fee respectively. For claiming CEF, claimant should pass BOTH the attendance requirements and course assessments of the course, with the attendance rate and overall mark of course assessments not less than 80% and 50% respectively. To estimate your eligible subsidy for EVSM6070, please visit the Subsidy Calculator for Continuing Education Fund on the SFO E-Link (Left panel: Financial Calculators->Subsidy Calculator for Continuing Education Fund). Applicants are required to submit their reimbursement claims within one year upon successful completion of a CEF course. For details, please contact the Office of the Continuing Education Fund.
Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme

Students of the MSc/PGD in EVSM program are eligible to apply for the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme, which provides financial assistance to students in the form of loan. For details, please contact the Student Financial Assistance Agency.