Hong KongPhD28 days leftFully FundedHKU Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027–2028: Up to HK$445,800 in the First Year for a Full-Time PhD at the University of Hong Kong
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The University of Hong Kong’s most prestigious PhD scholarship package (HKU is 11th in the QS World University Rankings 2026), awarded to selected outstanding full-time PhD students from around the world. For 2027–28 the package is worth up to about HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year and about HK$428,300 in each later year of the normative study period, and includes a monthly postgraduate scholarship of HK$28,700, a full waiver of composition fees (HK$49,500 a year), a cash award of HK$40,000 in year 1 and HK$20,000 in each later year, a conference and research travel allowance of HK$14,400 a year and a guaranteed hall place in year 1, plus extra support for an additional year for outstanding scholars. Scholars also get individual academic advising and teaching training. There is no separate application: everyone who applies for the full-time PhD is considered, and HKU strongly encourages Main Round applicants (1 September – 1 December 2026) to also apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship on the Research Grants Council portal by 1 December 2026, noon HKT. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsHK$28,700 a month
Postgraduate scholarship for the normative period.
Full fee waiver
HK$49,500 a year.
Cash award
HK$40,000 in year 1, then HK$20,000 a year.
Travel and housing
HK$14,400 a year for conferences and a guaranteed hall place in year 1.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: HK$28,700 a month, Full fee waiver, Cash award, Travel and housing.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is December 1, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online HKU PhD application, Research proposal and CV, Transcripts, degree certificates and proof of English, Reference letters, and HKPFS registration (recommended).
Apply directly on the official website: https://gradsch.hku.hk/prospective_students/fees_scholarships_and_financial_support/hku_presidential_phd_scholar_programme. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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Hong KongHKU Entrance Scholarships for International Students 2027: Up to Full Tuition plus Accommodation and Living Allowance for a Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Hong Kong (11th in the QS World University Rankings 2026) awards merit-based entrance scholarships to non-local students applying for a bachelor’s degree with international qualifications (national secondary diplomas, IB, A-levels or SAT/AP). All applicants are considered automatically with no separate application, and awards are announced with the offer. Top students receive up to a full tuition waiver (HK$250,000–280,000 a year in 2027–28, HK$590,000 for medicine and dentistry) plus an accommodation scholarship and a yearly living allowance, and some awards are renewable for the whole programme. There are also scholarships for specific nationalities and faculties (searchable with the “Find My Scholarships” tool on HKU’s site), including the Belt and Road Scholarship. Applications open on 23 September 2026; those received by 25 November 2026 (noon HKT) are assessed first, and applications then stay open on a rolling basis until 25 August 2027, but scholarship chances are best in the first round. The application fee is HK$780.
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