The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) is established by Research Grants Council (RGC) in 2009 for international student from all over the world. The purpose of this scheme is providing research opportunity to talented students to pursue their doctorate degree in world class institutes. It is a change for bright students to study in a world class Asian’s universities and polish their skill at their best.  The two thousand students from ninety different countries are studying under HKPFS fellowship. HKPFS is giving a competitive stipend to PhD students which include: monthly expenses, universities fee, research and conference related changes and other necessary allowances. Simply, it is fully funded fellowship.  There are some specific universities in which applied to avail this scholarship. Students have excellent education background and potential research can apply for this scholarship. Student will apply HKPFS portal for this fellowship and then need to apply on university portal also in which want to get admission. The relevant fields are mentioned on HKPFS to apply for admission. Student have relevant field background should apply for this scholarship. The session is mostly start in December every year. The decision will be taken by University Grants Committee (UGC) for admission or selected candidate for fellowship scheme.

Q. What is Hong Kong PhD Fellowship scheme?

A. It is PhD fellowship scheme providing by Research Grants Council.

Q. Is HKPFS for only PhD?

A. Yes.

Q. Is RGC provides opportunity for master students?

A. Yes.

Q. How many students will award for HKPFS every year?

A. 250.

Q. What is the amount of stipend who wins fellowship?

A. Annual expenses amount is 39,700 US dollar and 1700 US dollar for research grants.

Q. What is the fellowship duration?

A. Three years.

Q. How many universities allow to study under HKPFS?

A. 8

Q. Who can apply for HKPFS?

A. Students are looking for full time PhD admission.

Q. How to apply for HKPFS?

A. First of all, fill initial application of RGC then fill application for proposed university.

Q. Can already student of PhD continue his study through this scholarship?

A. No, take admission as a new student.

Q. Can result awaiting students apply for HKPFS?

A. It depends on the university in which student are applying because the admission decision are taken by university.

Q. Will students from non-English speaking provide IELTS/TOFEL proficiency proof?

A. Yes.

Q. Is only English is medium of education for HKPFS?

A. No.

Q. Can a student apply for Chinese medium degree program?

A. Yes.

Q. Should student provide Chinese language proficiency for Chinese medium education?

A. Yes.

Q. Name the institutes offer HKPFS?

A.  The name of universities is:

  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • The University of Hong Kong
  • City University of Hong Kong
  • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Hong Long Baptist University
  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Ling-nan University

Q. Is it necessary to fill initial application?

A. Yes.

Q. What are the scholarship benefits?

A. The scholarship benefits are available in the given link. https://researchpedia.info/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme-for-international-students/

Q. Where can I find application process details on how to fill form and other related details?
A. Hong Kong PhD fellowship Scheme application process to fill form and details are given here.

Q. Why initial application is necessary?

A. It provides a reference number that helps to apply for university admission.

Q. What should student do after successfully fill the initial application?

A.  Students have to fill university application form in which want to study.

Q. Will student’s application process without reference number for HKPFS?  

A. No.

Q. What happened if forget not provided reference number?

A. Application will process on self-support.

Q. Is it fully funded scholarship?

A. Yes.

Q. What is the track to apply?

A. University track.

Q. Is it necessary to read the application notes?

A. No, but it can effect the admission requirements.

Q. Can a student submit multiple applications?

A. No.

Q. Initial application is fill online or offline?

A. Online

Q. May student edit the initial application?

A. Yes.

Q. How many programs can select a student?

A. Two.

Q. In how many universities a student can apply?

A. One or two.

Q. Can we apply for PhD on the basis of bachelor degree?

A. Yes.

Q Can University provide exchange program for PhD students?

A. It may be provided by university but it is not part of HKPFS.

Q. What documents are needed to apply?

A. Passport, CV, statement of purpose, study plan, proposal, letter of recommendation and education documents.

Q. HKPFS charges application fee?

A. No.

Q. Is it compulsory to select supervisor for HKPFS?

A. No, but it is plus point if you have supervision letter.

Q. Is supervision letter confirms admission?

A. No.

Q. Universities charges application fee?

A. Few universities.

Q. If any problem to pay fee what should do?

A. Contact to the university.

Q. What kind of information is required for initial application?

A. Personal information, university choice, declaration and information source.

Q. Which language is required to fill the initial form?

A. English language except Chinese name if have.

Q. How to get information about subjects / field offered for HKPFS?

A. From universities websites.

Q. What is the starting and deadline to apply for this scholarship?

A. September to December.

Q. Does RGC provide other scholarship opportunity?

A. Yes.

Q. What is the process of selection?

A. After the successful submission of initial and university application, universities take interview of students as necessary, shortlisted candidates are reviewed by one of the two panels according to their subject choice. Panel one is consisted of science, technology, medicine and engineering experts. Whereas, second is belonged to business administration, humanities and social sciences experts.

Q. Selection criteria of HKPFS?

A. Candidates having excellent education background, research potential, and leadership qualities.

Q. How students apply for student visa for HKPFS?

A. A detail requirement of visa is available on official website of RGC for those students who are awarded with HKPFS.

Q. When semester starts?

A. September.

Q. Does Hong Kong provide other scholarship?

A. The detail of different Hong Kong scholarship is available in below link.

https://researchpedia.info/tag/hong-kong-scholarships/

Q. When the result announced?

A. Between March and April.

Q. Can university provide any studentship if a student is not selected candidates from HKPFS?

A. Yes, sometimes.

Q. How to arrange the accommodation?

A. Candidate should contact student affair office of related university.

Q. What should we take with us when departure home country?

A. A valid passport, accommodation detail, some cash because you can use transport to reach accommodation and home country bank detail because open bank in Hong Kong will take time.

Q. Is living cost is expensive in Hong Kong?

A. No, it is appropriate.

Q. How is the health care system in Hong Kong?

A. World renowned health care system is available.

Q. What are telecommunication charges in Hong Kong?

A. The internet package has suitable rates than voice call services.

Q. How is the condition of transport in Hong Kong?

A. Hong Kong has efficient and modern transport system. 

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