Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse individuals by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
Postgraduate Scholarship for Master’s in Counselling 2026 Cohort
Name of Scholarship: Postgraduate Scholarship for Master's in counselling
Name of Sponsor: The Zubin Foundation runners 2026
What It Offers:
This scholarship covers the full tuition fees for any ethnically diverse student who is starting a full-time / part-time postgraduate degree programme in counselling in Hong Kong’s tertiary educational institute. In addition, the scholar will get an opportunity to complete their practicum at The Zubin Foundation (TZF).
What will the Scholarship Cover?
• Full tuition fees for the entire study period which will be paid directly to the university.
• The tuition for the next academic year (if applicable) is contingent upon the scholarship recipient satisfactorily meeting his/her responsibilities (see below ‘What are the responsibilities of the recipient?’).
• Practicum opportunity at The Zubin Foundation.
What are the Responsibilities of the Recipient?
• Submit academic grades each semester to The Zubin Foundation no more than 1 week after its receipt by the recipient.
• Write yearly letter of what has most shaped the scholar over the past academic year, by 31 August of each academic year.
• Provide a 3-4 min graduation video to TZF about how the scholarship has helped the Student over the past year(s).
• Undertake 20 hours of Community Service with any Hong Kong NGO every year and obtain a letter from the CEO/ED/Social worker of that organisation to that effect.
• Complete 2 well-being check-ups organised by TZF.
• Agree to volunteer with TZF for a total of 80 hours during the first year following the successful completion of the Master's programme.
• Attend at least 2 TZF events during the course of the sponsored study period.
• Attend at least 2 mentorship sessions arranged by TZF per year
• Show commitment to attend and participate in TZF’s capacity building programmes.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Ethnically diverse male or female
• A resident of Hong Kong
• Must have obtained a written offer for starting a full-time / part-time postgraduate degree in counselling in Hong Kong’s tertiary educational institutes in 2026
• The applications will be evaluated based on merit and financial need
• Fluency in English plus one more ethnically diverse language is required
Selection Criteria:
• Financial situation
• Past academic performance
Improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse individuals by reducing suffering and providing opportunities
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the mental health of ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong after graduation
• Performance in the interview
For Enquiries:
• WhatsApp / Tel: +852 9133 4742 (10 am – 5 pm; Mon – Fri, except public holidays)
• Email: scholarships@zubinfoundation.org
Updated as of 29 April 2026