YSS provides outstanding undergraduate students with ample authentic research experiences during their studies in the 6901 BSc degree curriculum. YSS students are guaranteed with:
- Enrolment in our flagship Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Scheme to conduct research under the supervision of our professors in the first summer
- A further SRF or an Overseas Research Fellowship (ORF) Scheme in a foreign institution in a subsequent summer
- International exchange, visiting or summer study
- Attendance in an international scientific conference on frontier scientific research
- Individual guidance from a research mentor from the start of the undergraduate study
- An entrance scholarship ranging from HKD 10,000 to HKD 70,000
- Enrolment in our Frontiers of Science Honours Seminar to learn how our award-winning professors solve their research problems
YSS was launched in 2016-17. There are currently 272 participants in the scheme.
JUPAS students admitted to the 6688 Science Master Class programme are automatically accepted to YSS, and those admitted to the 6901 Bachelor of Science programme with a total score of 35 or above in their best 5 HKDSE subjects (Category A subjects/M1/M2). No interview is required. Selected Non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to enrol in YSS. No application is necessary.
No interview is required for JUPAS students.
Yes, students who were not admitted to YSS on entry but show excellent talent afterwards would still have a second chance to enroll in YSS. Details to be annonced.
Students not admitted to YSS could still compete for the SRF, ORF and/or international exchange during their study.
No, we only count your best 5 HKDSE subjects among all Category A subjects you take, including M1/M2 of Mathematics.
| HKDSE Results Total score in the best 5 subjects (Category A subjects / M1/ M2) | Scholarship Amount (HK$) |
|---|---|
| Score = 42.5 | $70,000 |
| Score ≥ 41 | $60,000 |
| Score ≥ 39 | $50,000 |
| Score ≥ 37 | $40,000 |
| Score ≥ 35 | $20,000 |
| Score < 35 with 5** in at least 1 subject from Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Mathematics/ M1/ M2 | $10,000 |
| The HKDSE `level to score' scale Category A: Core and Elective Subjects and Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics | |||||||
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| Level | 5** | 5* | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Score | 8.5 | 7 | 5.5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Scholarship for Non-JUPAS students are considered on a case-by-case basis.
YSS participants are guaranteed with ONE chance to study overseas under exchange, visiting or summer study programmes. They are given higher priorities to study at top universities*, examples are as follows:
North America | Europe |
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* List of universities may be subject to change.