Scholarships

PhD Scholarships in Hong Kong

10 phd scholarships available for international students in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong SAR · Government

CUHK Global Scholarship 2027

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

Tuition waiver

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: November 2026 / January 2027
Hong Kong · Government

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027-2028

Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong

Generous annual stipend plus a travel allowance, funded for up to 3 years.

PhD
Open · Next: Initial Applications for recent cycles have closed at noon (Hong Kong time) on or around 1 December of the year before the intake; the 2027-2028 deadline is expected around early December 2026. Confirm exact dates on the official scheme website.
Hong Kong · University

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme

The University of Hong Kong

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Main Round 1 Sep–1 Dec; automatic via PhD admission
Hong Kong · University

PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Considered with HKPFS application; HKPFS deadline early December
Hong Kong · Government

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

Research Grants Council of Hong Kong

HK$344,400/yr stipend (~US$44,150) + HK$14,400/yr travel, up to 3 years

PhD
Open · Next: Annual; 2026/27 applications 1 Sep–1 Dec 2025
Hong Kong · Government

HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund

Education Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

HK$80,000/year (degree level+); sub-degree HK$20,000–30,000/year, renewable annually

Bachelor's Master's PhD
Open · Next: Awarded through your university each year; no central application
Hong Kong · University

HKU Postgraduate Scholarship

The University of Hong Kong

HK$19,135/month stipend (HK$19,655 for PhD after probation), renewable

Master's PhD
Open · Next: Annual; awarded via HKU research-postgraduate admission
Hong Kong · Government

Belt and Road Scholarship (HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund)

Education Bureau, Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Full Tuition

Bachelor's PhD
Open · Next: Annual via host university; HKU 2025/26 deadline was 31 Jan
Hong Kong · University

HKUST RedBird PhD Award Program

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Awarded via PhD admission; aligned with annual cycle
Hong Kong · University

CUHK Vice-Chancellor's PhD Scholarship Scheme

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Full Ride

PhD
Open · Next: Automatic via CUHK PhD admission by stated deadlines