The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme
The CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme is a partially-funded scholarship from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) for PhD pursuing any field in Hong Kong SAR, China. Deadline: Automatic via PhD application; aligned with CUHK admissions deadlines.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Funded by
- university
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Annual studentship HK$229,200 (~US$29,400) + cash award HK$80,000 total (HK$40,000 yr1, HK$20,000 yrs 2–3) + travel allowance HK$30,000 total + tuition coverage
- Deadline
- Automatic via PhD application; aligned with CUHK admissions deadlines
- Host countries
- Hong Kong SAR, China
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
All nationalities worldwide Academic Requirements A cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent is the standard benchmark. Candidates with GPAs in the 3.7–4.0 range who also have research output are the most competitive. Research Requirements Publications (journal articles, conference papers), research awards, or participation in significant funded research projects are strong differentiators. References that specifically describe your research ability—rather than just your character—carry particular weight.
Scholarship Benefits
- Annual studentship of HK$229,200 (~US$29,400) for the normative PhD period
- Cash award of HK$80,000 total: HK$40,000 in year one, HK$20,000 in year two, HK$20,000 in year three (subject to satisfactory progress)
- Conference and research travel allowance totalling HK$30,000 across the normative period
- Tuition coverage (confirm specific composition-fee arrangement at offer stage)
Important Dates & Deadlines
Automatic via PhD application; aligned with CUHK admissions deadlines
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.