Eligibility and Apply Here

Eligibility

The applicant must –

  1. be eligible to represent Hong Kong in competitions Note 1 that are sanctioned by the respective international federation either before or at the time of the deadline for applications; and
  2. satisfy at least one of the following criteria (and with good performance in interview):
    i) be nominated by Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI); or
    ii) be a senior current elite athlete of a recognised National Sports Association (NSA) and has achieved Elite Vote (EV) Point 3 Note 2 or above according to the EV Level of Elite Athletes Note 3.

Note 1 Results of junior championships will not be considered.

Note 2 Please read this document for more details on eligibility and Elite Vote Level of Elite Athletes.

Note 3 Self-nominated student-athletes are also eligible to apply if both criteria (1) and (2) ii) above are met. Retired athletes are also eligible to apply.
 

Application
Student-athletes nominated by Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) Self-nominated student-athletes 
  • CUHK will invite nominees to submit formal applications from December 2026 onwards.
  • Student-athletes who are eligible for the SALSA Scheme should submit an initial application before the application deadline.
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications early. Initial applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning in November 2026. [updated on 5 October 2026]
    SUBMIT INITIAL APPLICATION
  • The Physical Education Unit of the University will contact eligible student-athletes who have submitted a complete initial application to provide counselling and advice on application and programme selection.
  • Prospective applicants whose initial applications have been reviewed and deemed eligible for the SALSA Scheme will be invited to submit a formal application.
Selection
  • Programmes may schedule interviews with eligible student-athletes.
  • Successful applicants will receive admission offers from programme(s) on a rolling basis.
CUHK SALSA Scheme Admission Talk

Date: 2 October 2026 (Friday)
Time: 5:00pm (Hong Kong time)
Mode: In-person and online via zoom*
Venue: Hong Kong Sports Institute
Registration deadline: 12:00pm, 2 October 2026#

*A confirmation email containing event details will be sent to registrants after the registration deadline.

#Prospective students and parents who have registered through HKSI are not required to register separately with CUHK.