Studying at FAA

Scholarships and Prizes

The Department has received generous support from many individuals and organizations. A number of scholarships have been set up to award undergraduate and postgraduate students for their excellence.

Awards for Annual Exhibition

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
“New” Printmaking Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on performance in ideas, motif, and materials in the format of printmaking in the exhibition

Cheng Ming Fine Arts Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

1. Must have screened-in artworks on painting and 3D creations, regardless of the media, in the exhibition.
2. The screened-in artworks must have been selected for an award designated to a specific medium.

Cheung’s Fine Arts Award
No. of Award(s) - 4

Based on good performance in Western Painting, 2D mixed media, or 3D mixed media in the exhibition

Culture Corner Art Academy Fine Arts Award
No. of Award(s) - 2

Based on good performance in Chinese painting and Western painting in the exhibition. One award for each respective area.

Gaylord Chan Painting Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in Western painting in the exhibition.

Ting Yen Yung Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in traditional Chinese art (Chinese painting and seal carving) in the exhibition.

Wucius Wong New Ink Art Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in new ink art creation in the exhibition.

Awards for BA Graduation Exhibition

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
Grotto Fine Art Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

The selected work should attain the highest degree of originality and craftsmanship.

HART Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on technique, concept, originality, potentially, and the degree in which the artwork reflects the elements of art.

WMA Graduate Awards (Lens-based media)
No. of Award(s) - Up to 2

Based on good performance in photography, moving images or any lens-based work

Lam’s Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 2

Based on outstanding performance in Chinese Painting or Chinese Calligraphy in the Exhibition

Liu Shiming Scholarship in Fine Arts
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on outstanding performance in 3D Art Form (including but not limited to ceramic, sculpture and installation) in the Exhibition.

Tō Art Prize
No. of Award(s) - 1

1) fluent in contemporary issues, and 2) outstanding technical competence

Awards for Postgraduation Exhibition

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
Osage Art Award – Best in MA Show
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on performance in artwork in the Master of Arts in Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition and graduation theses.

WMA Graduate Awards (Lens-based media)
No. of Award(s) - Up to 4

1. Based on good performance in photography, moving images or any lens-based work in the MFA Graduate Exhibition/ MA Graduate Exhibition.
2. Two recipients (for photography, moving images or any lens-based work) will be selected in each of the programmes

Liu Shiming Scholarship in Fine Arts
No. of Award(s) - 2

1. Based on outstanding performance in 3D Art Form (including but not limited to ceramic, sculpture and installation) in the MFA Graduate Exhibition/ MA Graduate Exhibition.
2. One recipient will be selected in each of programme.

Chinese Art Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 3

Based on good performance in Chinese Painting, Calligraphy or Seal Carving in the MA Graduate Exhibition

Academic Achievement Awards and Other Awards (For Undergraduates)

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
Professor Li Tung Keung John Drawing Scholarship
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance in Drawing course.

Professor Li Tung Keung John Printmaking Scholarship
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance in Printmaking course.

Diana Li Award in Fine Arts
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic results, financial need and conduct.

Friends of the Art Museum Prize
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance of student in the Art History stream.

Madam Jan Yun-bor Memorial Awards for Chinese Painting and Calligraphy
No. of Award(s) - 1-2

1. Based on artistic merit in Chinese painting and calligraphy.
2. Students will be awarded the opportunity to study in the Beijing Fine Arts Academy in summer.

Professor Johnson Chow Su Sing Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance in Chinese painting and calligraphy (practical) courses.

Professor Mayching Kao Art History Award
No. of Award(s) - 1-2

Based on academic results of art history courses. Consideration will also be given to research potential and leadership ability.

Ting Yen Yung Memorial Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance in major courses for the whole academic year.

Academic Achievement Awards and Other Awards (For Postgraduates)

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
The Madeleine Tang Friends Research and Education Fund Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

1. Based on artistic merit and financial needs
2. Progress of thesis writing

Subsidy Schemes

Name of Award
No. of Award(s)
Selection Criteria
Professor Mayching Kao Fine Arts Fund
No. of Award(s) - Varied

1. Annual MFA Graduation Exhibition
2. Overseas Summer Internships
3. Artist-in-residence Schemes (Year-round Application)
4. Career Development (Year-round Application)

* A detailed proposal is required for applying the above-mentioned subsidy schemes.
Application period will be announced by the Department

Man’s Student Subsidy Scheme for Overseas Study Trip
No. of Award(s) - 1-2

Application period will be announced by the Department

* A detailed proposal is required for applying the above-mentioned subsidy schemes.
Application period will be announced by the Department