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.

Hong Kong Chinese Meticulous Painting Association Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in Chinese Meticulous 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.

Van I-Pong Traditional Chinese Painting Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in traditional Chinese painting 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
ACO Book Prize
No. of Award(s) - 1

Demonstrate outstanding pieces of works which are experimental and innovative in nature in the exhibition.

Chinese Painting and Calligraphy Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on good performance in Chinese painting or calligraphy in the exhibition.

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

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

Y.S. Mok 3-Dimension Creative Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on proposal submitted which should be on creation in 3D media. The selected participant should construct the artwork according to the proposal and meet the standard.

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.

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) - 2

Based on the performance in creative art (Chinese media) or Chinese art history.

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.

Professor Raymond Fung Chinese Painting Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

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

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
S. Lee Award
No. of Award(s) - Max. of 2

1. Academic merit and potential;
2. Commitment to and potential for a career in scholarship

Chu’s Academic Achievement Award
No. of Award(s) - 1

Based on academic performance of students of Master of Arts in Fine Arts.

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 Study Trip to China/ Taiwan
No. of Award(s) - 1-2

As subsidies for student(s) to obtain learning experience in art appreciation in China/ Taiwan.

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