The Chinese University of Hong Kong Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (CUHK-MAICS) Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for members of underrepresented groups in postgraduate programmes in Hong Kong universities to pursue a Taught MA degree in Intercultural Studies.
Benefits
Amount of scholarship
- A full tuition scholarship of HKD$190,000 per annum
- monthly cost-of-living stipend amounting to HK$9000 (total: $90,000)
Scholarship Courses
Requirements
CUHK is looking for applicants who are leaders or trailblazers in different fields of cultural work and whose race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and nationality are not fully represented in our student body. We also welcome the applications of aspiring scholars who have plans to undertake doctoral research with the potential to make a significant contribution to Cultural Studies and its related fields.
Priority will be given to applicants with financial need who are citizens of: Belt and Road Initiative countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
Selection Process
- Applicants for the scholarship should submit their application materials by 15 January 2027.
- Applications will be reviewed and selected based on the applicant’s academic qualifications, work portfolio, financial need, and potential for contribution.
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a panel interview.
Announcement of selection results
- The selection results will be announced by March 2027.
- The fellowship will be disbursed to the selected fellows throughout the student’s study period commencing the start of the first semester of study.
- The programme may choose not to award the scholarship if no suitable candidates are found.
Method of Application
- Portfolio of work (e.g., samples of critical, scholarly, or creative work; newspaper articles or press releases about accomplishments)
- Application form
- Applicants must have submitted an application to the programme via the CUHK Graduate School online application system, paid the application fee, and obtained an application number before applying for this scholarship
“Applicants should upload supporting documents via the CUHK Graduate School Online System for Postgraduate Applicants at https://www.gradsch.cuhk.edu.hk/OnlineApp/login_email.aspx”
For interested parties, please send an email to ([email protected])
For more Information,
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027.