Applications are now open Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Program for study in Hong Kong. Fellowship Scheme is working under the Research Grants Council, offering a 300 Ph.D. degree to enrollment in Top Ranked Hong Kong Universities for all International Students Around the world.
Note for Students who have done a Bachelors’s degree can also apply for a direct Ph.D. Program. Both the Master/MPhil and Bachelor degree holders can apply for this Fellowship.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Program Details
- Country: Hong Kong
- Organization: Research Grants Council (Government Funded)
- Study Level: PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Counties: All International students
- Total Universities: Eight under this Fellowship
- Opening Date: 1 September 2022
- Deadline: 1 December 2022
Available Fields & Major:
The Hong Kong fellowship covers the following fields:
- Science
- Medicine
- Engineering and Technology
- Humanities
- Social Science and Business Studies
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List of Universities for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Program:
- City University of Hong Kong
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - Hong Kong Baptist University
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - Lingnan University
(Deadline: 2 December 2022) - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - The Education University of Hong Kong
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
(Deadline: 1 December 2022) - The University of Hong Kong
(Deadline: 1 December 2022)
Financial CoverageHong Kong Fellowship:
- An annual stipend of HK$309,600 (approximately US$39,700)
- A conference and research-related Travel Allowance of HK$12,900
- For awardees who need more than three years to complete the Ph.D. degree, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.
Selection Criteria for Hong Kong Fellowship:
- Academic excellence
- Research Ability
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership abilities.
How To apply for this Scholarship:
Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2022 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for Ph.D. admission to their desired universities.
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Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council
Open for applications: 1 September 2022 at noon 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
Explanatory Notes for completing the Initial Application (in PDF format)
HKPFS Electronic System – Initial Application
Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities
After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected Ph.D. programs to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the universities’ respective deadlines. As regards program information, requirements for Ph.D. admission, application methods, regulations, and policy of individual universities, please refer to individual universities and Ph.D. programs for information.