Applications for the 2027 University of Hong Kong Presidential Scholarship are now open.
Also known as the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme, the scholarship awards fully funded opportunities that covers tuition, living stipend, travel and research expenses worth up to $57,150 per year.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme, you must:
- be academically talented and bright
- be passionate about research applying for the full-time PhD programme at HKU.
- apply for the full-time PhD programme at HK. during the Main Round (1 September – 1 December).
Benefits
Each HKU Presidential PhD Scholar will receive a package of up to around HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year, and up to around HK$428,300 (US$54,920) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period. The package includes:
- Cash Award to support research and living expenses
HK$40,000 in Year 1; HK$20,000 per year in the remaining normative study period - Waiver of composition fees for the whole normative study period (i.e. HK$49,500 per year)
- Postgraduate Scholarship of HK$28,700 per month
- Conference and Research-related Travel Allowance of HK$14,400 per year
- Financial support to selected outstanding students for an additional year of study beyond the normative study period to reward their outstanding research output and progress
- A guaranteed hall place in Year 1, with possibility of renewal
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Application Form
- Academic documents (Transcripts, Certificates, CV)
- Research proposal
- References and other supporting materials