Attention to all students,
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG MPhil AND PhD STUDIES 2019-2020 FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has set up various Fellowships and Scholarships for outstanding students from universities all over the world who would like to pursue full-time PhD studies in HKU.
All full-time MPhil and PhD students who hold a first degree with second-class honours first division (or equivalent) or above are encouraged to apply. Candidates’ result in Master’s degrees may also be considered.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Ranked 25th in the world in 2019 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 exposure
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
· Full Tuition Waiver for Local Research Postgraduate Students
· Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF) Scheme
USD $38,610 (HKD $301,200) per year
· Conference and Research-Related Travel Allowance
USD $1,610 (HKD $12,600) per year
· University Postgraduate Fellowships (UPF)
At least USD $27,870 (HKD $217,420) per year*#
· Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)
At least USD &25,630 (HKD $199,920) per year#
*Combined value of UPF and PGS
#Subject to University‘s approval
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR ADMISSION 2019-2020
v Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPF) Scheme
Initial application to the Research Grants Council (RGC)
Early September* - December 1, 2018 noon*
v Full application to the University:
September 1 – December 1, 2018
v Main round application
September 1, 2018 – December 1, 2018
v 1st clearing round
December 2, 2018 – April 30, 2019
v 2nd clearing round
May 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019
*Exact dates to be announced by the RGC at its website (http://www.rgc.edu.hk/hkphd)
For more information kindly visit the website at www.gradsch.hku.hk or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thank you
Centre for International Affairs
Universiti Malaysia Perlis