Founded in 2020, the Black Kite Program is a fully donor-supported scholarship program that supports students who demonstrate exceptional academic talent and potential for transformative growth at HKIS.
Students from local Hong Kong families and who attend local Hong Kong schools may apply for admission to HKIS for Grade 7. Once awarded, Black Kite Program support is guaranteed to a student for six years of HKIS education until graduation, on the condition of acceptable academic progress and participation.
The Black Kite Program covers full tuition and fees for recipients each year and the many associated costs of attending HKIS. These include, but are not limited to, assistance and support for transportation to and from HKIS each day, support for meals and educational supplies, including required technology such as laptops and other computing resources, and support for fees associated with field trips. In short, Black Kite Program scholars will enjoy the full HKIS educational experience.
Black Kite Program applications for the 2027-28 academic year are now open. We look forward to you registering your interest via the Inquiry form.
Submit Inquiry
Applicants to the Black Kite Program must meet the following criteria:
- Not currently enrolled as a student at Hong Kong International School;
- Not previously enrolled as a student at Hong Kong International School;
- Be a Hong Kong resident and a student in good standing academically and socially at a local Hong Kong school;
- Satisfy the academic entrance requirements of HKIS;
- Applying to enter Grade 7 at HKIS for the 2027-2028 academic year;
- Able to speak, write, and complete all required coursework in English;
- Able to demonstrate significant financial need; and,
- Must not be eligible for other financial assistance (e.g. scholarships, corporate grants, debentures, tuition remission, etc.)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
How to apply
Student applicants and their families should fill out the online Inquiry form to register. Once submitted, you will soon receive a link to the full Black Kite Program application on the HKIS Admissions Portal (via OpenApply).
Student applicants and families will complete the Black Kite Program Application. After submitting your application, you will receive a list of additional required items in your OpenApply checklist.
Your application will only be considered complete and ready for review once we have received the completed Program Application, Family Questionnaire, Student Questionnaire, and all other required documents.
We will review and verify your application and notify you about the next steps.
Application Deadlines: November 1, 2026
Once your application has been reviewed and approved, you will receive an email notification with instructions on uploading supporting documents required in the HKIS Admissions Portal (via Open Apply).
The required supporting documents will include:
- 2025-2026 School Reports
- Teacher Recommendation
- Math Recommendation
- Student Questionnaire
- Proof of Household Income
- Proof of Residence
- Student and Family Identification
Select applicants will be invited to participate in pre-entry assessment and interviews.
Student applicants and their families will be notified of the admissions decision by HKIS on or before April 2027.
To learn more about this program, please contact Eddie Lam, the Scholarship Program Coordinator.