Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA)
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The University Grants Committee (UGC) has launched the Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission Scheme (SALSA Scheme) to support outstanding athletes who aspire to pursue dual-track career developments in the eight UGC-funded universities since the 2022/23 academic year.
Student athletes admitted via the Top Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS) and have fulfilled the criteria of the SALSA Scheme will be entitled to the funding and support offered in the scheme. Please click here for details of the SALSA Scheme.
TADAS Applicants CANNOT simultaneously apply for admission to universities via the School Principal’s Nominations Scheme (SPN) under JUPAS or School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme (SNDAS).
Sports Scholarship Scheme (SSS) Sports Scholarship Scheme (SSS)
HKU launched the “Sports Scholarship Scheme” in 1995 to facilitate outstanding athletes to pursue both academic and sports aspirations in parallel. Over the past 20 years, it has supported more than 600 young athletes. Students in the programme will receive support in various aspects of sports pursuit and academic development, targeting their personal development needs and allowing them to fully develop their potential. Please click here for details of the scheme.
Top Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS) Top Athletes Direct Admission Scheme (TADAS)
Join HKU family if you are a Talented athlete with Outstanding sports achievement and a Perseverant mind!
Eligibility Eligibility
Top athletes meeting all the following criteria will be eligible for nomination:
- Acknowledged sports ranking; and
- Nominatedby the Hong Kong Sports Institute or other equivalent National Sports Associations; and
- Eligible to represent Hong Kong in regional or international competitions
Selection Criteria Selection Criteria
Nominations will be reviewed and the eligibility of admissions will be determined in terms of:
- Evidence of sports ranking
- Sports competition level (local, national, or / and international)
- Coaches references or letters of recommendation
- HKU interview performance
- Personal statement to HKU
Programmes Admitted Programmes Admitted
The selected top athletes will be considered for admissions to ALL programmes in the University of Hong Kong. In the past, the programmes below provided offers to the Top Athletes.
Faculty of Arts
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6054 | Bachelor of Arts | - Art History - Chinese History and Culture - Chinese Language and Literature - Comparative Literature - English Studies - Gender Studies - General Linguistics - Global and Area Studies - History - Hong Kong Studies - Japanese Studies - Korean Studies - Music - Philosophy - Translation |
HKU Business School
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6755 | Bachelor of Business and Administration | - Entrepreneurship, Design and Innovation - Finance - Human Resource Management - Information Systems and Analytics - Marketing |
Faculty of Education
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6157 | Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology | N/A |
Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6456 | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery | N/A |
| 6949 | Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences | - Biomedical Research - Bioinformatics - Clinical Sciences - Health Technology |
Faculty of Science
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6901 | Bachelor of Science | - Biochemistry - Biological Sciences - Chemistry - Earth System Science - Ecology and Biodiversity - Environmental Science - Food and Nutritional Science - Geology - Mathematics - Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - Physics |
Faculty of Social Sciences
| Programme Code | Programme | Majors |
|---|---|---|
| 6717 | Bachelor of Social Sciences | - Cognitive Science - Computational Social Science - Counselling - Criminology - Geography - Media and Cultural Studies - Neuroscience - Politics and Public Administration - Psychology - Social Policy and Social Development - Sociology - Urban Governance |
NOTE Athletes who wish to be admitted by other programmes will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Important Dates Important Dates
| Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 September 2025 | Open for nomination |
| 7 December 2025 23:59 (Hong Kong Time) | Close for nomination |
| Late-December 2025 to January 2026 | Shortlisted nominees are invited to interview |
| February 2026 | Committee to review nominations |
| Mid-March to April 2026 | Release of results |
Submission of Nomination Submission ofNomination
Nominations shall be made via the form below with the following supporting documents:
- Results of sports achievements; and
- Sports CV; and
- Reference letter or / and Nomination letter; and
- Personal statement; and
- Nomination letter from Hong Kong Sports Institute / an accredited National Sports Association (NSA)
Nomination Closed
NOTE Applicants will be evaluated through a holistic assessment, where academic merits may not be the major consideration. All shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
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For enquiries, please email tadas@hku.hk.
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Establish a dual career in both sports and academics
As a member of the Hong Kong Athletics Team, I’m glad that TADAS has offered me the opportunity to study at HKU, a world class academy, while being able to establish a dual career in both sports and academics. With the immense support from HKU, I will dedicate myself to exploring the field of biomedical sciences and also strive to stand on more International stages representing Hong Kong.
Jia Wai Yin, Women’s Long Jump Bronze Medalist at the 2024 Asian U20 Championships
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
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