Did you know the American School Hong Kong (ASHK) has a merit scholarship programme for gifted students? They also provide scholarships in Hong Kong for underprivileged kids. We ask them about these programmes and meet the scholars.
Scholarships can change lives
Jerry Greenfield, one of the founders of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream, went to college on a scholarship and later created what is a life-changing dessert for ice-cream lovers!
On a more serious note, Bill Gates and Steven Ballmer of Microsoft, and Jeffrey Bezos of Amazon are three famous winners of the National Merit Scholarship. Stephanie Meyer, author of the Twilight novels, was awarded the Brigham Young University Merit Scholarship. These are people who have driven innovations that have changed the world and told stories that have captured a generation. Scholarships change the lives of those who win them. And often they empower the receiver to become someone truly special who changes all our lives.
About the Scholarships in Hong Kong
The American School Hong Kong offers the opportunity of scholarships to highly motivated, talented and gifted young students in Hong Kong. The current ASHK Scholarship Programme is peppered with incredible young minds and gifted individuals who look set to shape our future.
There are three categories of scholarship on offer at the school: Merit-Based scholarships, Needs-Based scholarships, and Diversity scholarships. These are awarded to individuals and are each unique, ranging from partial to full tuition benefits, and single- or multiple-year commitments. The school also considers applications for mid-year intake for relevant students. (Parents relocating mid-year to Hong Kong, take note!)
Meet two recipients of the scholarship programme
Full scholarship alumnus Edric, the class of 2024 valedictorian, graduated last year after six years at ASHK. He describes the school as being “passionate about the holistic development of each and every student.” Edric emphasises that ASHK is not just a school; it’s a “home for people pursuing excellence in every aspect of their character.”
Sylvia, an ASHK Merit Scholarship programme recipient, is a gifted student who has showcased her remarkable talents in music, specializing in jazz. She has performed at prestigious events such as the 2022 Freespace Jazz Festival, NAMM Show 2024, and the Summer Charity Music Festival 2024, among others. Sylvia’s Merit Scholarship award is an example of the school’s policy of encouraging excellence in all fields.
ASHK’s needs-based scholarship, meanwhile, offers children who could otherwise not afford the tuition fees the chance to attend the school.
ASHK is located at 6 Ma Chung Road, Tai Po.
3919 4111 | ashk.edu.hk
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