Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027 at University of Hong Kong

Outstanding students from around the world looking to pursue full-time PhD studies at the University of Hong Kong starting from the 2027/2028 academic year are invited to apply for the Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027 to receive up to HK$445,800 in Year.

Through the Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027, outstanding full time PhD students will receive a PhD Scholarships worth around HK$445,800 (US$57,150) in the first year, and up to around HK$428,300 (US$54,920) in each of the subsequent years during the normative study period at the University of Hong Kong.

Presidential PhD Scholars will receive strong academic and training support from the University, e.g. individualized advisory service, training in teaching and opportunities to interact with leading scholars. A group of distinguished Faculty members will also give advice, provide additional mentorship and training opportunities, and oversee the academic career paths.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Apply for a full-time PhD program at the University of Hong Kong.
• Hold an appropriate Bachelor’s degree with honours or equivalent qualification.
• Meet the admission requirements of the chosen HKU Faculty or Department.
• Have an excellent academic record.
• Demonstrate strong research ability or potential.
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate leadership potential.
• Meet applicable English-language requirements.

Eligible PhD Programs

• Architecture
• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Economics
• Dentistry
• Education
• Engineering
• Law
• Medicine
• Science
• Social Sciences
• Interdisciplinary research areas

Method of Application

To apply for the Presidential PhD Scholarship 2027 at University of Hong Kong, applicants should visit the university’s Online Application for PhD and MPhil Admission to do so as no other separate application is needed.

Carefully follow these steps for a successful application:

1. Identify an appropriate full-time PhD program and research area at the University of Hong Kong.
2. Review the specific admission requirements of the relevant Faculty, School or Department.
3. Prepare the academic and research documents required for the chosen PhD program.
4. Complete the University of Hong Kong online application for research postgraduate admission.
5. Upload the required supporting documents and pay the applicable application fee.
6. Ensure that references and any other documents required by the chosen academic unit are submitted within the specified timeframe.
7. Submit the complete PhD admission application preferably during the Main Round to receive the strongest consideration for admission and scholarship funding.

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts.
• Degree certificates or proof of academic qualifications.
• Research proposal or research statement where required.
• Academic references.
• Curriculum vitae or résumé where required.
• Proof of English-language proficiency where applicable.
• Identification and personal information.
• Other supporting documents required by the selected Faculty, School or Department.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026.

For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.