The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
HKUST RedBird PhD Award Program
The HKUST RedBird PhD Award Program is a partially-funded scholarship from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) for PhD pursuing any field in Hong Kong SAR, China. Deadline: Awarded via PhD admissions; aligned with HKUST annual PhD admission cycle.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Recruitment Award HK$40,000 (yr 1) + Academic Excellence Award HK$20,000/yr (subsequent years, renewable) + first-year tuition waiver; awarded on top of standard Postgraduate Studentship
- Deadline
- Awarded via PhD admissions; aligned with HKUST annual PhD admission cycle
- Host countries
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities; especially oriented toward international PhD students Academic Requirements Research Requirements Strong research capacity and potential are assessed. Publications, significant undergraduate research projects, or relevant industry R&D experience all contribute to a competitive profile. International Orientation
Scholarship Benefits
- Recruitment Award of HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in year one
- Renewable Academic Excellence Award of HK$20,000 (~US$2,570) per year in subsequent years, subject to satisfactory performance
- First-year tuition-fee waiver
- All of the above are in addition to the standard HKUST Postgraduate Studentship stipend, which all funded PhD students receive
Important Dates & Deadlines
Awarded via PhD admissions; aligned with HKUST annual PhD admission cycle
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.