Executive MBA Scholarships, Loans, and Other Financial Aid

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charity and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the government in combating illegal gambling. It is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer, one of the city’s major employers, and one of the world’s top 10 charity donors. The Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.

Working with the government, non-governmental organizations, and community partners, the Club is committed to improving the quality of life of Hong Kong people through its Charities Trust donations and providing immediate relief to those most in need. The Trust also proactively seeks out the root causes of social issues and brings multiple and cross-sectoral parties together to tackle social needs, pioneering innovative approaches that transcend disciplines and skills. While the Trust continues to fund a wide range of projects, it is placing special emphasis on four areas of strategic focus: Youth, the Elderly, Sports, Arts and Culture and Heritage.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Scholarship
In a major strategic step forward in nurturing Hong Kong’s most promising people, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust started offering scholarships at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Hong Kong to support aspiring leaders at local social sector organizations in pursuing the Sokolov Executive MBA Program. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Program Scholarship empowers students with a global vision, international network, and world-class education, thereby building the capacity of Hong Kong’s social service sector to respond to increasingly complex social problems in the 21st century.

To be considered for the Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Scholarship, apply for admission by April 13, 2026, and indicate your scholarship interest within the application.

Qualifications for Scholarship Consideration
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Scholarship Program is designed to build capacity in the social services sector in Hong Kong by allowing mid- to senior-level leaders in NGOs the opportunity to build their business, leadership, and management skills through a top executive MBA program.

To qualify for the Scholarship, candidates must:

• Have a proven track record of driving social service enhancement, innovation, and positive change in the social sector in Hong Kong
• Demonstrate a commitment and capacity to further contribute to and strengthen the social sector in Hong Kong once finished with the program.
• Work full-time in an NGO with tax exemption under section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance
• Be a Hong Kong citizen or permanent resident

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Chicago Booth Sokolov Executive MBA Program Scholarship is awarded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and operated by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in Hong Kong. Applicants will only receive a scholarship award after their application has been completed and submitted, and have been formally accepted to the Sokolov EMBA Program.

Scholarship value: Full tuition (USD175 nonrefundable application fee is not included.)

Documents for Scholarship Application

• Completed admissions application
• Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card
• Scholarship essay
• Beneficiary recommendation (optional)
• Confirmed acceptance of terms and conditions (Please refer to the terms and conditions below.)

Terms and Conditions

• Awardees of Scholarship will be notified in writing and must accept the Scholarship by the deadline as specified in the award letter.

• If a Scholarship recipient accepts the Scholarship and the admissions offer of the Program, they will be required to pay an enrollment deposit of HKD 40,000 to Chicago Booth by the deadline as specified in the award letter to enrol in the Program. Chicago Booth will reimburse the Scholarship recipient for the enrollment deposit paid after the completion of the first week of class. If a Scholarship recipient withdraws from the Program before or during the first week of class, the Scholarship will be withdrawn and the enrollment deposit will neither be refunded nor reimbursed.

• The Scholarship is conditional upon the Scholarship recipient being successfully enrolled in the Program for the academic year as set out in the award letter. Scholarships may not be deferred to future academic years. HKJC reserves the right to withdraw the Scholarship if the Scholarship recipient is subsequently found to be ineligible, could not satisfy any conditions attached to the admissions offer or these terms and conditions, or otherwise fails to be registered for the Program for the relevant academic year.
• The award amount will be deducted from the tuition invoices until the award is fully paid out.
• All awards are conditional upon satisfactory academic performance as required under the Program.
• The Scholarship is only applicable to the Sokolov Executive MBA Program and cannot be transferred to other Chicago Booth MBA Programs.
• The award amount will cover tuition, including all classes and teachings, transcript fee, all books and materials, some meals, and hotel accommodations in Chicago and London. Transportation to all locations and lodging in Hong Kong are excluded. No further financial support will be provided.

• It is a student's responsibility to secure any visas and documentation necessary for international travel. Before you travel, check entry restrictions for your destination ideally with the appropriate embassy/consulate directly to ensure you receive the most accurate information. 

• Scholarship recipients agree to continue working in the social sector for two years after completion of the Sokolov Executive MBA Program. 

For more information, email the Executive MBA Program Asia admissions team or call us at +852.2533.9500.