Scholarship
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil/PhD Students
A government-funded scheme that covers the tuition fees for all local students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded research postgraduate programmes in local institutions.
About this scholarship
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil/PhD Students is offered by University Grants Committee at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, provided as full 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 full tuition funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Hong Kong.
Eligibility
Local students enrolled in full-time UGC-funded MPhil or PhD programmes.
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
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Hong Kong
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- University Grants Committee
- Award
- Full tuition
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Hong Kong
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20