Scholarship
RedBird PhD Award Program
This program recognizes outstanding PhD candidates for their academic excellence and research capacity. It offers recruitment awards and annual academic excellence awards.
About this scholarship
RedBird PhD Award Program is offered by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) at phd level. The award is valued at Recruitment Award: HK$40,000 + tuition waiver; Academic Excellence Award: HK$20,000/year, provided as partial tuition 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 partial tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Recruitment Award: HK$40,000 + tuition waiver; Academic Excellence Award: HK$20,000/year. 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
Full-time PhD students at HKUST.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
- Award
- Recruitment Award: HK$40,000 + tuition waiver; Academic Excellence Award: HK$20,000/year
- Funding type
- partial tuition
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20