The Hong Kong research grants council is providing the opportunity to study in Hong Kong on fully funded basis for international students through Hong Kong PhD fellowships scheme (HKPFS). It is a best chance for those students, who are blessed with leadership and interpersonal qualities, because of RGC demand for it. Candidates have research ability and potential, looking for PHD, should apply for this scholarship. RGC is offering more than 250 awards that make maximum chances of selection. Moreover, RGC is believed one the best doctorate scholarship in the world.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Number of Award(s)

  • 250 PHD Awards are available

Type of Scholarship

  • Fully Funded Scholarship

Level of Scholarships

  • Doctorate in Medicine (MD)
  • Doctorate in Engineering and Technology (DE)
  • Doctorate in Science (DS)
  • Doctorate in Humanity (DM)
  • Doctorate Social Science (D.S.S)
  • Doctorate in Business Studies (D.B.S)

Host Institution(s)

  • City University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Lingnan University
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Education university of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • The University of Hong Kong

 Tracks

  • University Track

Scholarship Offered Programs

Hong Kong RGC scholarship program offers:

  • Candidates, who want to apply to PHD, should hold master degree in related domain.

Please visit the link to obtain information regarding the universities and programs offered by scholarship.

Field(s) of Study

Hong Kong RGC scholarship offers wide range of fields. It includes some major fields: medical, engineering, law. Besides, it also contains wide variety of science and arts subjects. Applicant can apply to any field related to the area of interest. Candidates have to visit the host institute individually to know about the field of study. All the Applicants are advised to obtain information regarding the programs offered for their home country.

2019 / 2020 Scholarships in Hong Kong

Scholarship Benefits

  • Annual Living Expenses: HK$ 309,600 (US$ 39,700)
  • Research Related Travel and Conference Allowances: KH$ 12,900 (US$ 1,700) per year
  • Tuition Fee and University Charges are Exempted

Duration of Scholarship

  • Doctor program
  • 3 Years Degree Program
  • Additional Support May Be Provided. (In Case More Than Three Year Needed To Complete Degree)

Last Date to Apply / Deadline

  • 2nd December

The other latest Hong Kong scholarships  are also available for different degrees and subjects in Hong Kong.

Program Eligibility Criteria

  • Excellence Academic Background
  • Research Ability and Potential
  • Leadership Quality
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skill

Language Competency

  • Candidates prior degree would belong to English speaking university, have to English language proficiency certificate. Otherwise, provide the TOFEL or ILETS certificate.
  • Candidates apply for those programs, which are teaching in Chinese language exempt from this requirement.

How to Apply

Applicants need to visit the link and then select the program which will take them to the next page for all the details including Application Requirements, Application Procedure, Contact & Consulting and Submission of Application.

Supporting Document

  • Online Application Form
  • Original Copy of Diploma and Degree
  • Original Copy of Transcript Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Supervision letter (for PhD students only)
  • Academic Thesis (for PhD students only)
  • Scan Passport

All the questions (FAQS) in your mind about this scholarship are answered here.

Hong Kong PhD fellowship Scheme application process to fill form and details are given here.

Contact Us

Official website

To get more information, just go to the given official link https://cerg1.ugc.edu.hk/hkpfs/index.html