Top-up Scholarship for Health and Social Work Professional PhD Studies

Are you a prospective student with a Bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in pursuing a PhD in either health or social work? The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHSS) is delighted to announce the “Top-up Scholarship for Health or Social Work Professional PhD Studies”, exclusively available to exceptional local candidates who meet our eligibility criteria.

To be considered for this prestigious scholarship, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree with first-class honours (or equivalent) conferred by PolyU or a recognised university. In addition, you should possess relevant social work or health professional qualifications, demonstrate research ability and potential, have academic career aspirations, and exhibit a strong commitment to the Hong Kong community.

Upon acceptance into our PhD programme in either health or social work, you will have the opportunity to be considered for this top-up scholarship, based on your exceptional promise, dedication, and drive to pursue a PhD in your chosen field.

The “Top-up Scholarship for Health or Social Work Professional PhD Studies” provides a cash award of HK$12,000 per month for the entire normal study period, subject to continual excellent performance and your receipt of a monthly stipend from PolyU. This financial support aims to supplement your existing funding and provide you with the means to fully immerse yourself in your PhD studies.

We encourage you to apply for admission to our PhD programme in either health or social work. Our programmes offer a stimulating academic environment, renowned faculty, and a supportive research community. Once accepted into the programme, you will have the opportunity to be considered for the “Top-up Scholarship for Health or Social Work Professional PhD Studies”.

To learn more about our PhD programmes and the “Top-up Scholarship for Health or Social Work Professional PhD Studies”, please contact the relevant faculty at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/pg/research-postgraduate/find-your-programmes-rpg. Together, we can foster the growth of our Faculty and contribute to the advancement of research in the fields of health and social work.