Scholarship
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil/PhD Students
The Government provides full tuition waivers for all eligible local full-time research postgraduate students in UGC-funded programmes. This ensures financial support for research training.
About this scholarship
Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil/PhD Students is offered by University Grants Committee (UGC) for study in Hong Kong at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition waiver, 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 waiver.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Hong Kong residents.
Eligibility
Local full-time students enrolled in 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 residents
Key details
- Provider
- University Grants Committee (UGC)
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Award
- Full tuition waiver
- Funding type
- full tuition
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Hong Kong residents
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29