HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme 2027/28

In order to attract top candidates from around the world to pursue full-time PhD studies at HKU, 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.

• Table of Content
• About University of Hong Kong
• HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship
• Requirements for HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship

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

Requirements for HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship Qualification

• The HKU Presidential PhD Scholars shall be the brightest candidates who are passionate about research applying for the full-time PhD programme at HKU.
• All applicants applying for the full-time PhD programme will be considered for the HKU-PS Programme. In view of the intense competition, applicants applying for the HKU-PS Programme during the Main Round (1 September – 1 December) are strongly encouraged to apply also for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme.

Interview date, Process and Venue for HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme PhD Scholarship

• Shortlisted candidates may be invited to attend an interview.

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Hong Kong scholarship webpage.