Fellowship & Scholarship Schemes

RGC Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

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$337,200
Research Excellence Scholarship: in the form of a tuition fee waiver
Annual Conference Grant: HK$14,000
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: a guaranteed place for 2 years

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PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS)

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

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International PhD Fellowship Scheme (IPFS)

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

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PolyU Sports Scholarship Scheme for RPg Students (PSSS)

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

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PolyU Research Postgraduate Scholarship (PRPgS)

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