Scholarships

Hong Kong Scholarships for Namibian Students

Global Admissions lists 12 scholarships open to Namibian students studying in Hong Kong. Of these, 6 pay for everything and 1 waives tuition entirely — spanning PhD (8), Bachelor's (6), and Master's (3). Among the listed awards: HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund, Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027-2028, and HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme. Deadlines cluster around December and January, and 7 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed
12
Full-ride awards
6
Degree levels covered
3
Next deadlines
Dec 1 · September · November

At a glance

AwardCoversDegreesFunder typeNext deadlineDestination
HKU Presidential PhD Scholar ProgrammeFull RidePhDUniversitySeptemberHong Kong
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027-2028Living costsPhDGovernmentDec 1, 2026Hong Kong
PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship SchemeFull RidePhDUniversityDecemberHong Kong
CUHK Global Scholarship 2027Tuition waiverBachelor's, Master's, PhDUniversityJanuaryHong Kong
Jardine-HKU SchemeHK$90,000 a yearBachelorPrivateAugustHong Kong
HKU Postgraduate ScholarshipHK$19,135–19,655 a monthMaster's, PhDUniversityRollingHong Kong
HKSAR Government Scholarship FundHK$20,000–80,000 a yearBachelor's, Master's, PhDGovernmentRollingHong Kong
HKUST Global Learners ScholarshipFull RideBachelor'sUniversityRollingHong Kong
HKUST RedBird PhD Award ProgramFull RidePhDUniversityRollingHong Kong
CityU Entrance Scholarship for International Students50% off tuitionBachelor'sUniversityRollingHong Kong
PolyU Entry Scholarship for Non-Local StudentsFull RideBachelor'sUniversityRollingHong Kong
CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship SchemeFull RidePhDUniversityRollingHong Kong
Hong Kong·University

CUHK Global Scholarship 2027

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), HKSAR Government, and Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

Tuition waiver

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: November – January
Hong Kong·Government

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027-2028

Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong

Living costs

PhD
Open·Closes Dec 1, 2026
Hong Kong·University

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme

University of Hong Kong

Full Ride

PhD
Open·Next: 1 September – 1 December
Hong Kong·University

HKU Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hong Kong

HK$19,135–19,655 a month

Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Hong Kong·Government

HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund

Education Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

HK$20,000–80,000 a year

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Hong Kong·University

HKUST Global Learners Scholarship

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Hong Kong·University

HKUST RedBird PhD Award Program

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Full Ride

PhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Hong Kong·Private

Jardine-HKU Scheme

Jardine Foundation

HK$90,000 a year

Bachelor
Open·Next: Around 5 August
Hong Kong·University

CityU Entrance Scholarship for International Students

City University of Hong Kong

50% off tuition

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Hong Kong·University

PolyU Entry Scholarship for Non-Local Students

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Full Ride

Bachelor's
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Hong Kong·University

CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Full Ride

PhD
Open·Next: Automatic when you apply
Hong Kong·University

PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Full Ride

PhD
Open·Next: Usually closes in December

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Frequently asked questions

Can Namibian students get fully funded scholarships in Hong Kong?

Yes — 7 of the 12 scholarships listed for Namibian students in Hong Kong cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund.

What do these scholarships cover?

6 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 1 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 5 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Tuition waiver.

When are the deadlines?

Deadlines cluster around December and January, and 7 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.