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Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2021-2022

Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2021-2022

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has set up various Fellowships and Scholarships for outstanding students from universities all over the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at HKU. For example, the prestigious and generous HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship scheme (HKU-PS) awards up to around HK$414,000 in the first year, and up to around HK$394,000 in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period plus conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,300 (US$1,700) per year.

 

Details of various Fellowships and Scholarships are given below. If you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact  gradsch@hku.hk.

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Fellowships & Scholarships for MPhil and PhD Studies at The University of Hong Kong 2021-2022

 

East Meets West

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) is an English speaking university. Founded in 1911, it is the longest established university in Hong Kong. It has gained reputation as a world-class comprehensive research university with excellent research record and facilities. To further promote an international and multicultural campus, we encourage students from different nationalities and cultural backgrounds to join our MPhil and PhD programmes.

Highlights
– Ranked 22nd in the world in 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings

– Inspiring teachers with international vision

– A cultural mix of MPhil and PhD students from all over the world

– Leading-edge research in over 140 departments and research centres

– High-quality research outputs

– Top-class libraries, computer facilities, and state-of-the-art laboratories and equipment

– An excellent record of graduate employment

– Opportunities for students to spend part of their study period away from campus to gain more exposure

 

Fellowships and Scholarships Available

 

–          HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship (HKU-PS)

 

Up to around HK$414,000 (US$53,000) in the first year, and up to around HK$394,000 (US$50,000) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period plus conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$13,300 (US$1,700) per year (Please click here for more information)

 

–          Hong Kong PhD Fellowships (HKPF)

 

Same package as HKU-PS (All HKPF holders will be concurrently awarded the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship) (For details, please visit: http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd)

 

Initial application to the Research Grants Council: Now – December 1, 2020 noon

Full application to HKU: Now – December 1, 2020

 

–          University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)

 

Fellowships of HK$70,000 (US$8,970) for the entire normative period of study plus Postgraduate Scholarships per year for selected full-time PhD candidates with excellent academic record.

 

Application: Applicants who have submitted applications to HKPF will be automatically considered for the award of UPF. Separate applications to UPF are not required. HKPF awardees will not be concurrently awarded UPF and PGS.

 

Application Period: Now – December 1, 2020

 

–          Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

 

Scholarships currently at not less than HK$216,360 (US$27,730) per year for qualified full-time MPhil (2 years) and PhD (3 to 4 years) candidates.

 

Main Round Application Period: Now – December 1, 2020

On-line Application:

http://www.gradsch.hku.hk/gradsch/prospective-students/how-to-apply

 

Financial Support for Conference Attendance/Travel

Financial support for students to attend international conferences or exchange programmes. Students may also be offered opportunity to spend part of their study period away from campus to gain more exposure.

 

Eligibility

Applicants should have a first degree or equivalent with excellent academic records. Students in their final year of undergraduate study may also apply.

 

Enquiry

Graduate School

Website: http://www.gradsch.hku.hk

Tel: (852) 2857-3470

Fax: (852) 2857-3543

Email: gradsch@hku.hk

Address: Room P403, Graduate House, The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

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