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The University of Hong Kong
HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme
The HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme is a fully-funded scholarship from The University of Hong Kong for PhD pursuing any field in Hong Kong SAR, China. Deadline: Main Round: 1 September – 1 December annually.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- ~HK$439,500 (yr 1) / ~HK$422,000 (subsequent years): monthly stipend HK$28,400, full tuition waiver, cash awards HK$40,000 (yr1) then HK$20,000/yr, travel allowance HK$14,200/yr, guaranteed hall accommodation yr 1
- Deadline
- Main Round: 1 September – 1 December annually
- Host countries
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities worldwide Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Open to applicants from all countries worldwide. Both local and international candidates are eligible. Application Route
Scholarship Benefits
- Full composition-fee (tuition) waiver for the normative PhD period, worth HK$44,500–49,500 per year
- Monthly stipend of HK$28,400
- Annual cash award: HK$40,000 in year one, HK$20,000 per year in subsequent years
- Annual conference and research travel allowance of HK$14,200
- Guaranteed hall (university accommodation) in year one, with possibility of renewal
- Financial assistance for outstanding scholars who extend beyond the normative study period
Important Dates & Deadlines
Main Round: 1 September – 1 December annually
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.