Applications are welcomed to apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2024 in Hong Kong. All International Students from any part of the globe are eligible to apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2023. Students who have done Bachelors degree (16 years of education) can also apply (Direct PhD). Both the MPhil and Bachelor degree holders can apply for Hong Kong PhD scholarship. Fully Funded Fellowship is available in Hong Kong top 8 Universities. There is No Application Fee to apply for the Fellowship.
Students can apply in following study areas Science, Medicine, Engineering, and Technology, Humanities, Social Science and Business Studies under HKPFS 2024. This fellowship will cover all the expenses to study in Hong Kong best universities. It is the prestigious chance for students from around the world to pursue their PhD degree from abroad.
The fellowship is offered in multiple universities of Hong Kong. Here is the golden opportunity for all students to Study abroad for free. Almost 300 awards will be given to selected students from around the world. The scholarship will cover all the expenses to undertake postgraduate degree programs.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2023 Details:
| Total No. of awards: | 500 |
| Degree level: | PhD |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Hong Kong |
| Last Date: | 1 December 2023 |
Financial benefits:
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2023/24 for International Students is a Full Free Scholarship. Here is the detail:
List of Universities for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) 2023:
The Following Eight Universities are offering PhD Fellowship Program. The List of Universities is given below.
Available Degree programs:
Candidates can apply in one of the following academic field and major for PhD Course:
Selection Criteria:
Application Deadline:
The last date to apply for PhD Fellowship for International Students is 1st December 2023.
How to Apply for Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme?
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 by 1 December 2023 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired universities.
Applicants may choose up to two programs/ departments at one or two universities for Ph.D. study under HKPFS 2024/25. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected universities and programs.
As the deadlines for applications to some of the universities may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to universities.
Step 1: Submit Initial Application to Research Grants Council:
Starting date: 1 September 2023 at 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time
Notes for completing the Initial Application (PDF format)
HKPFS Online apply – Initial Application
Step 2: Submit Applications to Proposed Universities:
After completing an initial application, applicants should submit full applications for their selected PhD programs to the proposed universities quoting their HKPFS Reference Number before the universities’ respective deadlines. As regards program information, requirements for PhD admission, application methods, regulations and policy of individual universities, please refer to individual universities and PhD programs for information.
City University of Hong Kong
Last Date: 1 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
Hong Kong Baptist University
Last Date: 1 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
Lingnan University
Last Date: 2 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Last Date: 1 December 2023 (5:00 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Education University of Hong Kong
Last Date: 1 December 2023
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Last Date: 2 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Last Date: 1 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
The University of Hong Kong
Last Date: 1 December 2023 (11:59 pm Hong Kong Time)
