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TPgFS refers to the Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme offered by the University Grants Committee (UGC). This 5-cohort pilot scheme provides fellowships for meritorious local students for designated taught postgraduate (TPg) programmes to pursue further studies so as to benefit the Hong Kong society.
The scheme is expected to provide a maximum of 1,000 fellowships for the third cohort of students (admitted in the 2022/23 academic year). The fellowship, in the form of subsidy, supports each of the fellowship students their programme tuition for up to HK$120,000. The award of the fellowships is to be based on merits.
Master of Design (MDes), which operates as a scheme with four specialisms (programme code 73035-IBD/ISD/SSD/TED), offers 26 fellowships in the third cohort. MDes is among the 16 eligible TPgFS programmes in PolyU. It is also one of 14 eligible TPgFS programmes in the priority area of creative industries, awarding about its 29% fellowship places.
MDes Fellowship students are required to pay HKD54,600 after offsetting the full programme tuition (HKD174,600) by the fellowship subsidy (HKD120,000).
This fellowship scheme was first announced in the 2019 Policy Address. A task force comprising overseas academics and experts who are well experienced in the relevant fields and with no conflict of interest was set up to finalise the details of the scheme and to assess the proposals submitted by the universities. The purpose of the scheme, a wide participation from all UGC-funded universities, and the rigorous and holistic approach in the process have resulted in giving a special recognition for all TPgFS eligible programmes and fellowships students.
Visit PolyU eProspectus, UGC website or TPgFSFAQ for further information.
Eligibility
- Local students only; and
- Being admitted to one of the MDes programmes offered in 2022/23; and
- Not receiving other forms of government scholarship, including Continuing Education Fund (CEF) (except student financial assistance), or any forms of financial aid from the PolyU, such as the Alumni Bursary, for pursuing the same programme.
Selection Criteria
The consideration is based on merits and taking into account the students’
- academic achievements;
- professional qualifications;
- work experience;
- interview results; and
- the personal statement on their commitment and plan in serving for the industry of the applied programme.
Application Procedures
To apply for the fellowships, submit your application for MDes admission via eAdmission first, and then upload the completed fellowship application form in the "additional document" section of eAdmission.
Application Results and Deadline
The consideration of the TPgFS applications may be on a rolling basis until fellowship places are filled; you are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible.
Enquiry
T: 3400 3440
E: mdes.sd@polyu.edu.hk
PolyU reserves the right to change the terms or withdraw the above fellowships. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
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