In 2013–14, a total of 168 CUHK undergraduate and postgraduate students have received the HKSAR Government Scholarships. Among them, four freshmen have been offered the Targeted Scholarship, which is designated for non-local students from ASEAN countries, India and Korea and fully covers the annual tuition at a local university. Up to 10 awards are granted annually. The CUHK awardees were Mr. Kevin Jordy, Miss Oh Wan-lin Wendy (5th right), Mr. Ooi Hon-son (4th left) and Miss Toh Chew-day Edna (2nd left).

Wendy said the international community in CUHK has enabled students to mingle with people from all corners of the world, which helps to expand their perspectives. Kevin was grateful that he can receive world-class education at CUHK. Hon-son added that the scholarship allowed him to participate in extra-curricular activities and enjoy campus life. Pursuing a law degree, Edna hopes to develop her career here after graduation as Hong Kong's legal system has a good reputation.

In addition, 478 CUHK students have been bestowed the Talent Development Scholarship (TDS) and the Reaching Out Award (ROA). TDS is offered to students who demonstrated achievements or talent in sports and games, music and performing arts, culture, arts and design as well as innovation, science and technology, whereas the ROA supports students to participate in overseas learning, internship, service programmes or competitions.

The HKSAR Government has also set up Endeavour Merit Award in 2013–14 to recognize the extra effort made by meritorious students with special educational needs in overcoming challenges in their post-secondary education. A total of five CUHK students received the awards.