Scholarships in Hong Kong for international students

5 scholarships you can use to study in Hong Kong are listed on Pathyras — Hong Kong's own government, university and foundation funding plus international awards that cover it. Check eligibility, deadlines and the official application page in the scholarship tool.

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By study level

Bachelor's · 2 Master's · 3 PhD / research · 4

Hong Kong scholarships

Belt and Road Scholarship (Hong Kong)
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (Education Bureau) · Bachelor's / PhD
Full tuition fees for the normal programme duration
HKSAR Government Scholarship (Scholarships for Outstanding Performance)
HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund (Education Bureau) · Bachelor's / Master's / PhD
HK$80,000 per year for non-local students
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
Research Grants Council (RGC) · PhD
HK$344,400/year stipend + HK$14,400/year conference & travel allowance

Multi-country scholarships you can use in Hong Kong

International and regional awards whose host universities include Hong Kong.

ADB–Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)
Asian Development Bank / Government of Japan · Master's
🌍 International award — usable in Hong Kong
Full tuition, monthly subsistence and housing allowance, books, medical insurance and travel

Study-anywhere scholarships

Awards you can take to a university of your choice, including in Hong Kong.

Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Aga Khan Foundation · Master's / PhD
🌍 Study anywhere except United Kingdom, Russia
Postgraduate costs awarded as 50% grant / 50% loan; full degree duration for Master's, first two years for PhD

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Frequently asked questions

Are there scholarships for international students in Hong Kong?

Yes. 5 scholarships you can use to study in Hong Kong are listed on Pathyras: Hong Kong's own government, university and foundation funding (such as Belt and Road Scholarship (Hong Kong), HKSAR Government Scholarship (Scholarships for Outstanding Performance) and Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme) plus international awards that cover it.

Which study levels do Hong Kong scholarships cover?

Listed scholarships by level: Bachelor's 2, Master's 3, PhD / research 4. Eligibility differs per award, so check each one's official source.