Postgraduate Studentship and Scholarship
HKPFS aims to support the best and brightest students in the world with a prestigious fellowship to pursue their PhD studies. The HKPFS package includes:
- Annual Stipend: HK$340,800
- Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Annual Conference Grant: HK$14,200
- Cash Award: HK$40,000 for the first year, and HK$20,000 per year from the second year to the end of the normal study period
- University Accommodation: a guaranteed place for 2 years
- Visit here for the application procedures and other details about the scheme.
PPPFS is a prestigious scheme designed for top candidates from around the world with exceptional academic/research achievements to pursue their PhD studies. The PPPFS package includes:
- Annual Stipend: HK$333,480
- Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Conference Grant: HK$25,000
- Cash Award: HK$40,000 for the first year, and HK$20,000 per year from the second year to the end of the normal study period
- University Accommodation: Eligible hall place for 1 year
- Visit here for more details about the scheme.
PRPgS aims to provide financial support to PhD and MPhil students during their normal study period, allowing them to fully focus on their studies. Applicants will concurrently be considered for the PRPgS once they submit an application via RPgAdmission, no separate application is required. The PRPgS package includes:
- Annual Stipend: HK$226,080 (HK$231,240 for PhD students who have confirmed registration)
- Conference Grant: HK$25,000
- University Accommodation: Eligible hall place for 1 year
IPFS aims to attract and recruit high-calibre foreign students to pursue their PhD studies. The IPFS package includes:
- Annual Stipend: HK$226,080 (HK$231,240 for PhD students who have confirmed registration)
- Research Excellence Scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Conference Grant: HK$25,000
- Cash Award (may be allocated to outstanding applicants): HK$40,000 for the first year, and HK$20,000 per year from the second year to the end of the normal study period
- University Accommodation: Eligible hall place for 1 year
- Visit here for more details about the scheme.
PSSS is for PhD applicants who have a record of sporting success at national and/or international levels. Successful applicants will receive mentorship to pursue dual-track developments in study and sports. The PSSS package includes:
- Annual Stipend: HK$226,080 (HK$231,240 for PhD students who have confirmed registration)
- Research Excellence Scholarship in the form of a tuition fee waiver
- Conference Grant: HK$25,000
- Sports travel grant on a reimbursement basis
- University Accommodation: Eligible hall place for 1 year
- The fellowship/scholarship schemes are offered to PolyU full-time PhD and/or MPhil students only. They are mutually exclusive, and each student will be eligible to receive the fellowship/scholarship via ONE scheme only.
- Renewal of the awarded fellowship/scholarship is subject to the student's satisfactory performance and funding availability.
- PolyU reserves the right to revise the fellowship / scholarship / fees without prior notice.
Other Scholarships & Awards (for Current Students)
Awards
For the 2024/25 academic year, each successful candidate will receive a one-off grant of HK$50,000.
Nomination Procedure
Heads of institutions will be invited to make nominations in August / September each year. Candidates will be invited to attend an interview normally in December. Candidates who have not received an invitation for interview from the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund Council by the end of December may consider themselves not being selected.
Scholarship Website
http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/seymf/en/whatwedo/fellowships_local.htm
Awards
Two scholarships each valued at HK$8,000 stipulated to PolyU.
Nomination Procedure
Graduate School will invite nomination for this scholarship annually. Department will invite and nominate eligible students for this scholarship.
Awards
Each HKAUW Postgraduate Scholarship recipient will receive a scholarship certificate and an award of HK$20,000.
Nomination Procedure
Graduate School will invite nomination for this scholarship annually. Department will invite and nominate eligible students for this scholarship.
Scholarship Website
http://www.hkauw.org/scholarships
Awards
Winner will receive a cash prize of HK$10,000, while honourable mention will receive cash prize of HK$5,000, together with certificate of recognition.
Nomination Procedure
Hong Kong Institution of Science (HKIS) will invite application for this scholarship annually. Department will invite eligible students for this scholarship.
Scholarship Website
Awards
Ten awards each valued at HK$80,000 open for competition by 7 Hong Kong educational institutions.
Nomination Procedure
Graduate School will invite nomination for this scholarship annually. Department will invite and nominate eligible students for this scholarship.
Scholarship Website
Awards
Research Award: 3 Prizes will be awarded to Biology discipline students; and 6 Prizes will be awarded to Chemistry discipline students. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a prize of HK$1,000.
Teaching Award: 5 Prizes will be awarded to research students. Each award winner will receive a certificate and a prize of HK$1,000.
Nomination Procedure
Department will invite and nominate eligible students for this award annually.
