Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme
The Student-Athlete Learning Support and Admission (SALSA) Scheme is initiated by the University Grants Committee (UGC) to offer university education opportunities to elite athletes of Hong Kong in quest of their dual career development in sports and in academics. There is no minimum academic or age entrance requirement for elite athletes under the SALSA Scheme.
Objectives
- To recognize elite athletes with outstanding sports achievements.
- To provide elite athletes with various opportunities for tertiary education at CityU.
- To enrich the campus life of elite athletes and enhance their personal development.
- To promote sports excellence.
Eligibility
The applicant must be satisfying the following criteria:
- A senior current elite athlete:
i. nominated for admission by Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI); or
Competitions include in Elite Vote (EV) Point 3 or above (Extracted from EV Level of Elite Athletes)
ii. of a recognised National Sports Association (NSA) and has achieved Elite Vote (EV) Point 3 or above according to the EV Level of Elite Athletes.
The highest level of sports achievement ever attained at senior events of the below competitions:Ranking 4-8 (>24 entries) or Top 1/3 (≤24 entries) Medal (>9 entries) or Top 1/3 (≤9 entries) Asian Championships
National Games
Word University Games / Championships
Asia Cup (Finals)
World Cup Series
Asian Games
World Cup (Finals)
Olympic Games
World ChampionshipsAsian Cup Series
National Championships
Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games
The highest level of sports achievement ever attained by an athlete with disability at senior events of the below competitions:
Legend: IPC – International Paralympic Committee; INAS – International Sports Federation for Persons with Intellectual DisabilityRanking 4-8 (>24 entries) or Top 1/3 (≤24 entries) Medal (>9 entries) or Top 1/3 (≤9 entries) Asian Championships
National Games
Asia Cup (Finals)
IPC World Cup Series
Asian Para Games
IPC World Cup (Finals)
Paralympic Games
IPC World Championships
Non-IPC:
World Cup (Finals)
INAS Global Games
World ChampionshipsAsian Cup Series
National Championships
Special OlympicsResults of junior championships will not be considered; and
- The student-athlete is eligible to represent Hong Kong in competitions that are sanctioned by the respective international federation.
- The applicant should be able to demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for study.
Programmes Offered under the Scheme (2024 Entry)
College of Engineering
- BEng Intelligent Manufacturing Engineering
- Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering (options: BEng Architectural Engineering, BEng Civil Engineering, BSc Architecture and Surveying)
- BEng Biomedical Engineering
- BSc Computer Science
- Department of Electrical Engineering (options: BEng Computer and Data Engineering, BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering, BEng Information Engineering, BEng Microelectronics Engineering)
- BEng Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (options: BEng Aerospace Engineering, BEng Mechanical Engineering, BEng Nuclear and Risk Engineering)
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
- BSocSc International Relations and Global Affairs
- BA Chinese and History
- BA English
- Department of Media and Communication (options: BA Digital Television and Broadcasting, BA Media and Communication)
- BSocSc Public Policy and Politics
- BA Digital Television and Broadcasting
- BA Linguistics and Language Applications
- Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences (options: BSocSc Criminology and Sociology, BSocSc Psychology, BSocSc Social Work)
- BSocSc Criminology and Sociology
- BSocSc Psychology
- BSocSc Social Work
College of Science
- BSc Chemistry
- BSc Computing Mathematics
Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences
- BSc Biological Sciences
College of Computing
- School of Data Science (options: BSc Data Science, BSc Data and Systems Engineering)
- BSc Data Science
- BSc Data and Systems Engineering
School of Energy and Environment
- School of Energy and Environment (options: BEng Energy Science and Engineering, BEng Environmental Science and Engineering)
School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws
College of Science and School of Law
- Bachelor of Laws and BSc Computing Mathematics
(Note: The programme list is subject to update and University approval.)
Application
Period: September 2024 - July 2025
Programme: Select up to 3 programme choices from the list above
Documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Reference letter from HKSI / NSA
- Sports achievement proof for Elite Vote (EV) Point 3 or above
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(Online Application Form)
Selection Criteria
- Level of sports
- Interview / Test Performance
- English Language Proficiency
Sports Scholarships
Student-athletes admitted through SALSA will be awarded an “Outstanding Student Athletes Entrance Scholarship” up to HK$100,000 annually. Besides, the needy student-athletes may also receive a “Student Residence Scholarship” of $15,900 per annum, and over 40 various Sports Scholarships offered by donors and departments of the University.
Enquiries
| Name | Post | Contact No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Clara WONG | Senior Officer (SALSA) | 3442-7291 | [email protected] |
| Mr. Sunny CHAU | Associate Director of SDS (PE) | 3442-8048 | [email protected] |
Last Revision Date: 7 April 2025
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