Fully Funded Hong Kong Scholarships for PhD | Get Fellowships in 2023-2024

                          

Applicants are invited to submit an application for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 2023. The Hong Kong Fellowship provides international applicants with the opportunity to complete their PhD programmes at Top Hong Kong Universities. Students with a Bachelor's degree (16 years of education) can apply directly for the Hong Kong PhD fellowship, and Masters students can also apply for the Hong Kong Scholarships for International Students. The Hong Kong government will cover all costs. It has world-class education and internationally recognised universities. Submit online applications and begin applying today.

The fellowship programme involves a total of eight top universities. Candidates may apply to any academic field of study offered by the university. There are no restrictions on academic background. For the academic year 2023, 300 scholarships will be awarded to students wishing to study in Hong Kong. If you have previously completed your degree in English, there is no need for a language test such as IELTS.

The Hing Kong Government Scholarship aims to attract the world's best and brightest students to pursue Direct Ph.D. studies in Hong Kong's universities. There will be no application fee for this scholarship. Don't be concerned about the expenses because they are all covered. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship application process

Basic Details:

1.Country: Hong Kong
2.No. of Scholarships: 300
3.Course Level: Ph.D. (Doctorate)
4.Eligible Countries: All Nationalities
5.Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
6.Deadline: 1st December 2022

Financial Benefits:

1.A HK$309,600 (approximately US$39,700) annual stipend (to Cover Housing, Meals)

2.A HK$12,900 conference and research travel allowance

A3.dditional support may be provided by the chosen universities for awardees who require more than three years to complete the Ph.D. degree. Please contact the universities directly for more information.

Institutions Participating:

The Ph.D. Fellowship Program is available at the following eight universities. 

1.Hong Kong City University

2.Lingnan University Hong Kong Baptist University

3.Hong Kong's Chinese University

4.Hong Kong Education University

5.Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a university in Hong Kong.

6.Science and Technology University of Hong Kong

7.The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Fields of Studies:

1.Science
2.Medicine
3.Engineering and Technology
4.Humanities
5.Social Science and Business StudiesStudies

Acceptance points:

1.Academic achievement

2.Capability to Conduct Research

3.Interpersonal and communication abilities

4.Capabilities in leadership

Deadline:

The deadline for all of the above universities to apply online is December 1, 2022.

How to Apply:

1.Before applying for Ph.D. admission to their preferred universities, eligible candidates must first submit an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by December 1st, 2022.

2.Under HKPFS 2023/24, applicants may select up to two programs/departments at one or two universities for Ph.D. study. They must meet the admission requirements of their chosen universities and programmes.

3.Because application deadlines for some universities may immediately follow the initial application deadline, candidates should submit initial applications as soon as possible to ensure that they have enough time to submit applications to universities.

Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council
Step 2: Submit Full Applications to Proposed Universities

3.Following the completion of an initial application, applicants should submit full applications to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the universities' respective deadlines. To apply, please go to the website listed below.

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