The Hong Kong Government Scholarships 2024 application season is currently open. Applicants are encouraged to apply for the Ph.D. Grant in Hong Kong. The Government of Hong Kong is offering this scholarship with the goal of encouraging the pursuit of a doctorate in research. For a maximum of three years, the scholarship will cover other costs in addition to a monthly stipend.

The best candidates will exhibit exceptional qualities in their academic performance, research potential and ability, social and communication skills, and managerial competencies. Many nations admit students without an IELTS or TOEFL score. All eligible applicants from across the world are encouraged to apply for the 2024 Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship. This Hong Kong Scholarship is available for application in all academic courses.

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Details of Scholarship:

• Republic: Hong Kong
• number of awards: 300
• Level of Study: D (Doctorate)
• All Nationalities and Qualifying Countries
• Financial Coverage: Entire Amount

Advantages of Scholarships:

• An annual payment of HK$331,200 (about US$42,460) is provided by the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme (to cover housing and meals)
• Each recipient will receive a conference and a travel stipend for research purposes totaling HK$13,800 (about US$1,760) annually for a maximum of three years.
• There will be 300 fellowships awarded.
• Should recipients require longer than three years to get their Ph.D., the selected universities may offer further assistance. For additional information, kindly get in touch with the relevant universities.

A list of universities

Candidates seeking admission to the following eight universities as new, full-time Ph.D. students under the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme 2024. Below is the list of universities.

1. Hong Kong City University
2. Baptist University of Hong Kong
3. University of Lingnan
4. Hong Kong’s Chinese University
5. Hong Kong’s Education University
6. The Polytechnic University of Hong Kong
7. The University of Science and Technology in Hong Kong
8. Hong Kong University

Qualifications:

• Anybody with any nationality may apply.
• Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled in a master’s program.
• Applicants should be eligible to apply if they are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in any of the eight following universities, regardless of their nationality, employment history, or ethnic background.
  Candidates should exhibit exceptional abilities in leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, research capacity and potential, and academic success.

Selection Requirements:

The Selection Panels will consider the following elements in addition to the candidates’ academic excellence:

1. superior academic performance;
2. research aptitude and capability;
3. Interpersonal and communication abilities; and
4. aptitude for leadership.

Application Process:

Prior to submitting applications for Ph.D. admission to their preferred universities, candidates need first complete an Initial Application online via the Hong Kong Ph.D. Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) by December 1, 2023, in order to get a HKPFS Reference Number. Up to two programs may be selected by applicants.

Step 2: Complete Applications and Send Them to Suggested Universities

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