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 2026-27 academic year are open now. We look forward to receiving your application.
To be eligible, applicants 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;
- Completing Primary / Year 6 during the 2025-2026 school year;
- Applying to enter grade 7 at HKIS in 2026-2027;
- 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, 2025
How to apply
Student applicants and their families should fill out the online application form and submit the requested supporting documents. Once the application is submitted, you will receive an acknowledgment and further instructions.
Eligible applicants will be notified to complete a Student Questionnaire within two weeks.
Select applicants will be invited to participate in pre-entry testing and interviews.
Student applicants and their families will be notified of the admissions decision by HKIS on or around April 2026.
To learn more about this program, please contact Eddie Lam, the Scholarship Program Coordinator.