The University of Hong Kong Presidential Scholarship

In order to attract top candidates from around the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at the University of Hong Kong, the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS Programme) offers the most prestigious scholarship package, namely, the HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship, to selected outstanding full-time PhD students.

HKU Presidential PhD Scholars will receive strong academic and training support from the University, e.g. individualised advisory service, training in teaching and opportunities to interact with leading scholars.

A group of distinguished Faculty members will also give advice, provide additional mentorship and training opportunities, and oversee the academic career paths.

To be considered for the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme, you must:

• be academically talented and bright

• be passionate about research applying for the full-time PhD programme at HKU.

• apply for the full-time PhD programme at HK. during the Main Round (1 September – 1 December).

Each HKU Presidential PhD Scholar will receive a package of up to around HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year, and up to around HK$428,300 (US$54,920) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period. The package includes:

Cash Award to support research and living expenses HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normative study period.

• Waiver of composition fees for the whole normative study period (i.e. HK$49,500 per year)

• Postgraduate Scholarship of HK$28,700 per month

• Conference and Research-related Travel Allowance of HK$14,400 per year

• Financial support to selected outstanding students for an additional year of study beyond the normative study period to reward their outstanding research output and progress

• A guaranteed hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Application Form

• Academic documents (Transcripts, Certificates, CV)

• Research proposal

• References and other supporting materials

To apply for the University of Hong Kong Presidential Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

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  click the green button below to apply for the opportunity.

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  click APPLY NOW and proceed to the portal.

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  create your account and verify with a valid email address.

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  complete and submit before the deadline.