Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is a fully funded scholarship offered by Hong Kong Government for International Students. Hong Kong is one of the most beautiful places in Asia. It is the hub for international trade and Investment. Hong Kong is a special administrative region/city of China. It will be amazing for you to know that only this city has five universities in the top hundred universities of the world. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) is an excellent opportunity for international students to study in Hong Kong on a Fully Funded Scholarship.
Hong Kong has one of the best universities in the world. The University of Hong Kong is ranked 22nd in the world by QS world ranking. Also, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology HKUST, The Chinese University of Hong Kong CUHK, City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Polytechnic University are ranked in the top 70 universities of the world. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) is a fully funded scholarship to complete PhD at top-ranked universities of Hong Kong. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) 2025-26 is announced by the Research Grant Council of Hong Kong.
The last date of application for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) is December 01, 2024
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Host: Hong Kong SAR
Program: PhD
No. of Scholarships: 300
Annual Stipend: HK$325,200
Deadline: December 01, 2024
Scholarship Benefits
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) has the following benefits.
- Hong Kong PhD Fully Funded Scholarship provides a stipend of approximately HK$325,200 annually.
- HKPFS provides HK$13,600 annually for research-related travel allowances.
- The duration of the Scholarship is 3 years and if an awardee needs more than three years to complete PhD additional support will be provided by chosen universities.
Selection Panel/Field of Studies
According to their areas of study shortlisted applications will be reviewed by any of two selection panels.
- Sciences, Medicine, Engineering and Technology
- Humanities, Social Sciences and Business Studies
Selection criteria
Applicants will be selected for the award of the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) based on the following criteria
- Academic Excellence
- Leadership Abilities
- Communication and Personal Skills
- Research potential and capabilities
Available Universities
Students can avail fully funded Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) to study at any of these universities.
- The University of Hong Kong (Ranked 22nd in the World)
- The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (34th in the World)
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (Ranked 39th in the world)
- City University of Hong Kong (Global rank 53)
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Ranked 66th in the world)
- Hong Kong Baptist University (Global Rank 287)
- Lingnan University (Ranking 581-590 in the world)
- The Education University of Hong Kong
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How to apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) Fully Funded Scholarship 2025-26?
Applications are open for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) 2025-26. The application process for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) is a two-step process.
In the first step, submit an initial online application for the Research Grants Council of Hong Kong. During the initial applicants can select two universities for PhD study. Upon successful application submission, you will get an HKPFS Reference Number. Note: carefully select universities as you have to meet the admission criteria of selected universities.
After submission of the initial application, the applicant should also submit an application to the proposed universities quoting the HKPFS Reference Number before the admission deadline of the respective university.
Note: The application deadline for available universities is also December 01, 2024. Therefore, it is suggested to submit an initial application as soon as possible. You can check the application criteria of individual universities from the official website.
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