Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2024/ 2025 | How best to apply

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2025 is now open for application.

Are you interested in studying in Asia but still searching for a scholarship opportunity from any of the renowned universities? Looking no further as it is closer than you ever imagined. With a good academic background, you are eligible for the offer of this prestigious scholarship which will be a springboard in your study of your graduate program.

Are you interested and want to know the benefits that come from the Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme? Read till the end to see the advantages you have to have around from this program.

2025 Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Quick view

Host Country:	Hong Kong
Category:	PhD Scholarships
Eligible Countries:	All Countries
Deadline:	December 1, 2024

Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme Eligibility

Below are the features that winners of this scholarship program are expected to possess.

• Hold an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution.
• Showcase outstanding attributes in terms of academic success, potential for research and ability, interpersonal and communication skills, and leadership.
• Be seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in any of the eight partners HKPFS universities, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience, and ethnic background.
• Meet the university requirements for the PhD program
• Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Universities Open to Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

The following is the list of the universities in Hong Kong where the PhD program holds

• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Lingnan University
• City University of Hong Kong
• The Education University of Hong Kong
• The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
• The University of Hong Kong
• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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2025 Hong Kong Fellowship Duration and Reward

• This is a fully funded postgraduate scholarship for a PhD program. Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme is made to cover the following:
  • $45,020 Annual Stipend including your tuition fees, textbook fees, and travel Allowance
• Aside from the financial attachment that comes with this program, it is interesting to note that the previous beneficiaries of this program will guide the new intake on the best way to maximize every opportunity that will come during the program.

Duration of Hong Kong Fellowship scholarship

Hong Kong fellowship scholarship will cover the tuition fees and other necessary fees that will be needed by students for the next 3 years of their program. This is intended to ensure that lack of finance is never raised as a reason by the student. This scholarship opportunity is available for everyone including international students of African and Asia origin.

It will also interest applicants to note that those whose area of specialization will require extra years in their study will require more support which will be provided by the institution.

Hong Kong Fellowship Scheme Requirements

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form 
• Academic transcripts 
• Research results: Published thesis, award certificates, etc. to prove their academic achievements and research capabilities.
• A Study Plan or Research Proposal 
• Recommendation Letters 
• Photocopy of Passport Photo Page

Step by Step in Applying for the 2025 Hong Kong Postgraduate Fellowship

Below are the steps required to be followed by everyone who wants to apply for this scholarship opportunity. Please note that as you are applying for admission, you will equally be applying for his scholarship.

• Read the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully
• Click the link within this post to apply.
• Follow the prompts as they come and fill in the answers correctly.
• Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain an HKPFS Reference Number
• Submit applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.
• Applicants may choose up to two programs/departments at one or two universities for PhD study under HKPFS 2025/26. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programs.

Application for Hong Kong Postgraduate Scholarship 2025

All interested applicants should ensure to enter their application within the period allotted for this application which is December 1st, 2024. Failure to enter your application within the period will invalidate your chances of being captured among the international students who will enjoy the process.