Postgraduate Scholarships: Eligibility, Deadline & How to Apply

Apart from awardees of the HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS) and the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), other full-time PhD and MPhil students who hold a first degree with second-class honours first division (or equivalent) or above are normally considered eligible to receive a Postgraduate Scholarship (PGS) during the normative study period, subject to availability of funding. Candidates' results in Master's degrees may also be considered.

The basic level of scholarship is HK$19,135 per month (wef 1/9/2025). A PGS holder whose PhD probationary candidature has been confirmed will receive a higher PGS rate (HK$19,655, wef 1/9/2025) with effect from the following calendar month after his/her probation is fully confirmed.

The value of the Scholarship is subject to review by the University from time to time.

Please indicate whether you would like to apply for the Postgraduate Scholarship on the application form for admission.

There is no separate form for Postgraduate Scholarship application.

Full-time PhD and MPhil students who hold a first degree at second class honours upper division (or equivalent) or above are normally considered eligible for receiving Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS) during the normative study period, subject to availability of funding.