Hong KongBachelor, PhDDeadline varies by university or programmeTuition-FreeHong Kong Belt and Road Scholarship 2027–2028: Full Tuition for Undergraduate and Research Postgraduate Study
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A government scholarship from the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, offered through the eight UGC-funded universities (including HKU, CUHK, HKUST, PolyU and CityU), for non-local students from Belt and Road countries entering the first year of a full-time publicly funded bachelor’s programme or a research postgraduate programme (MPhil or PhD). It covers non-local tuition (up to HK$280,000 a year at HKU in 2027–28) for the duration of study, with 150 places a year since 2024–25. There are three strands: designated countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Mongolia and Kazakhstan) for undergraduates, other Belt and Road countries for undergraduates, and research postgraduates from any Belt and Road country. You apply through the university together with your admission application and indicate interest in the scholarship: at HKU the deadline is 31 January 2027, and you upload a one-page statement on why you should be considered and your plans after graduation, a CV with certificates, and four short paragraphs on academic achievements, contributions to your institution or society, leadership and communication, and interest in integrating into and contributing to Hong Kong society. Deadlines differ between universities. The student visa route excludes nationals of Afghanistan, Cuba and North Korea; check the Belt and Road Portal for the list of participating countries.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsFull tuition
Non-local tuition for the whole programme (up to HK$280,000 a year at HKU).
150 awards a year
For undergraduates and research postgraduates.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaAll except: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Japan, India, Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Israel, Bhutan, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong SAR China, Macao SAR China, Afghanistan, Cuba, North Korea (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
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Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Full tuition, 150 awards a year.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, PhD.
Deadline varies by university or programme. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: University admission application marking interest in the Belt and Road Scholarship, One-page statement on why you deserve it and your post-graduation plans, CV with supporting certificates, Four short paragraphs: academics, contribution to society, leadership and communication, interest in Hong Kong.
Apply directly on the official website: https://admissions.hku.hk/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships/belt-and-road-scholarship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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