Scholarship
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
This scheme aims to attract the best and brightest students from around the world to pursue PhD programmes in Hong Kong. It provides a prestigious fellowship for research-focused doctoral studies.
About this scholarship
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is offered by Research Grants Council (RGC) for study in Hong Kong at phd level. The award is valued at HK$337,200 annual stipend + HK$14,000 annual travel allowance, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive HK$337,200 annual stipend + HK$14,000 annual travel allowance. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
New applicants to full-time PhD programmes in government-funded institutions in Hong Kong, regardless of country of origin or ethnic background.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-12-01. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
phd
Funding basis
Merit-based
Key details
- Provider
- Research Grants Council (RGC)
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Award
- HK$337,200 annual stipend + HK$14,000 annual travel allowance
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- 2025-12-01
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-30
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-30
