Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies

Objectives

The Government introduced the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) starting from the 2025-26 academic year to attract more local students to pursue advanced studies in priority areas conducive to the development of Hong Kong and expand the pool of high-calibre talents for various domains, while enhancing talent retention by ensuring that the award recipients are committed to joining relevant industries and sectors in Hong Kong/ or the Greater Bay Area post-graduation.  EDB has selected Master of Corporate Governance (MCG) and allocated a total of 12 scholarship places to nurture future talents in supporting Hong Kong as an international trading and financial centre.

 Eligibility Criteria

  Applicants must:Be enrolled in MCG at SFU for the 2025-26 academic year.

• Be a Local Student of Hong Kong (as defined by the Education Bureau: at https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/page/detail/3670.)
• Meet minimum academic requirements: 
  - Achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent from a prior degree, OR
  - Hold other equivalent qualifications, such as professional membership of a recognized institution (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CGI, CIMA, Hong Kong Bar Association, The Law Society of Hong Kong).
• Submit a signed declaration committing to work in Hong Kong/ or the Greater Bay Area in relevant sectors post-graduation. 
  
  
  

Application Process

• All applications must be submitted through an SFU-managed online platform.
• Required Documents: 
  - Academic transcripts and degree certificates. 
  - Proof of professional qualifications. 
  - Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing work experience and achievements, along with supplementary documents. 
• Personal statement (1,000 words) addressing: 
  - Career goals and alignment with Hong Kong's strategic sectors. 
  - Specific plans to contribute to Hong Kong in the priority area of "Hong Kong as an international trading and financial centre".
• Two recommendation letters (academic/professional).
• A signed commitment to work in Hong Kong.

Enquiry

For more details,  please contact The Rita Tong Liu School of Business and Hospitality Management at 68953573 and The Rita Tong Liu School of Business and Hospitality Management will arrange an orientation (including the application method of FTSS) in early September 2025.