Scholarships, Studentships & Awards

Scholarships, Studentships & Awards

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship 

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims at attracting the best and brightest students from around the world to pursue doctoral studies in Hong Kong. While candidates' academic excellence is the primary consideration, the Selection Panels will take into account factors such as research ability and potential, communication and interpersonal skills as well as leadership abilities.

Huawei PhD Fellowship 

HKUST School of Engineering and Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. have established a Huawei PhD Fellowship Program, under which students may pursue PhD engineering study at HKUST, perform research at Huawei as student interns, and obtain a PhD degree from HKUST upon fulfilling all requirements. Each student under this program will be supervised by a HKUST faculty serving as the prime supervisor, and co-supervised by a Huawei professional with expertise in the relevant research field.   

Asian Future Leaders Scholarship 

Under the administration of Bai Xian Asia Institute, the Asian Future Leaders Scholarship targets at high-caliber students studying abroad within Asia and serves as a platform for students and educational institutions to cultivate lasting relationships based on mutual trust and understanding - essential tools for building bridges across cultures. Applicants should possess high proficiency in English, strong personal integrity, propensity for international and intercultural understanding, compassion and willingness to serve.

HKUST SENG-BICI Entrepreneurship PhD Program

HKUST School of Engineering and Beijing Institute of Collaborative Innovation (BICI), administrated by the HKUST Innovation Collaborative Center (HCIC), have established a HKUST SENG-BICI Entrepreneurship PhD Program, under which students may pursue PhD engineering study in stipulated key technology areas at HKUST, and enhance their entrepreneurial experience through the learning and training opportunities offered by BICI in innovation and entrepreneurship.  For details, please visit here.

Postgraduate Studentship 

Postgraduate studentships are awarded to full-time research postgraduate students of the University to provide them with financial assistance to cover their daily subsistence, tuition fees and other related expenses during the course of their study.

Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Students 

The HK Government has set up a Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students.  Starting from Fall 2018 / 19, local students (both new and current ones) fulfilling stipulated criteria would be given the tuition waiver.

PhD Research Excellence Award 

To enhance the overall quality of PhD research education, the School of Engineering has established the PhD Research Excellence Award scheme as recognition of outstanding achievements by our PhD students / graduates. The Research Awards will be granted to PhD students / graduates who have made the most original and influential research achievements to knowledge in the discipline. The award to be recognized should arise from the work that has been carried out mainly at HKUST. 

For Current Research Postgraduate Students and Faculty, please login the Intranet and view the PhD Research Excellence Award for the eligibility, nomination process and deadline, selection criteria and procedures.

Dr. SHAO Jiawei from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
Dr. SHAO Jiawei (left), winner of the HKUST SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2023-24, was presented the award by Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (right). The award contains a trophy, a certificate and a cash prize of HK$25,000. Jiawei’s PhD advisor, Prof. Zhang Jun (center), Associate Professor of Electronic and Computer Engineering, also received a certificate of appreciation.
Dr. DIAO Shizhe, a 2024 PhD graduate in Computer Science and Engineering, is the First Runner-up. He will be presented with a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of HK$15,000.
Dr. LIN Yong (center), a 2024 PhD graduate in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), is the Second Runner-up. He received a trophy, a certificate, and a cash prize of HK$8,000 from Prof. Richard So (right), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research & Graduate Studies). Also pictured was CSE Department Head Prof. Zhou Xiaofang (left).
Dr. Melody CHUNG Jin-Teng, a 2023 PhD graduate from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), is named a finalist. She and her PhD advisor Prof. Chau Ying, Professor of CBE, will each be awarded a certificate.
(From left) Finalist Dr. FENG Siyuan, a 2023 PhD graduate from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CIVL), and his PhD advisor Prof. Yang Hai, Chair Professor of CIVL, were presented with a certificate by Prof. Li Zhigang, Chair of the Engineering Research Committee.
(From left) Finalist Dr. LI Cheuk-Yin, a 2024 PhD graduate from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE), and his PhD advisor Prof. Becki Yi Kuang, Assistant Professor of CBE, received a certificate from Prof. Li Zhigang, Chair of the Engineering Research Committee.
All the award recipients and their PhD advisors joined the Dean of Engineering Prof. Hong K. Lo (center), Associate Dean of Engineering (Research and Graduate Studies) Prof. Richard So (fourth right), Chair of Engineering Research Committee Prof. Li Zhigang (second right), and CSE Department Head Prof. Zhou Xiaofang (third right) for a group photo.
Dr. DONG Wei from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering
(From left) Prof. Hong K. Lo, Dean of Engineering; Prof. Yi Ke, PhD advisor of award winner Dong Wei; awardee Dong Wei; Prof. Richard So, Associate Dean of Engineering (Research & Graduate Studies); Prof. Li Zhigang, Chair of Engineering Research Committee; and Prof. Zhou Xiaofang, Department Head of Computer Science and Engineering.
Dr. ZHENG Zheyang from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Recipient of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2021-22
(From left) Prof. Kevin Chen, PhD advisor of Dr. Zheng Zheyang; Prof. Shao Minhua, Chair of Engineering Research Committee; awardee Dr. Zheng Zheyang; Prof. Richard So, Associate Dean of Engineering (Research & Graduate Studies); Prof. Bert Shi, Acting Dean of Engineering; and Prof. Andrew Poon, Department Head of Electronic and Computer Engineering.
Dr. YIN Ran from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Recipient of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2020-21
(From left) PhD advisor Prof. Shang Chii, Associate Dean of Engineering (Research & Graduate Studies) Prof. Richard So, awardee Dr. Yin Ran, Dean of Engineering Prof. Tim Cheng, and Chair of Engineering Research Committee Prof. Shao Minhua
Dr. ZHU Shangqian (3rd from left) from the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Recipient of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2019-20
Dr. YU Xianghao (middle) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, Recipient of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2018-19
Dr. WANG Hao (middle) from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Recipient of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2017-18
Ms WAN Yating (2nd from left) from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, one of the Recipients of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2016-17
Dr. XU Zhenglong (3rd from left) from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, one of the Recipients of SENG PhD Research Excellence Award 2016-17

Other Scholarship Opportunities 

More funding and scholarships are available to postgraduate students, e.g. Fulbright Junior Research Awards, Research Travel Grants, etc.  For details, please visit Scholarships and Financial Aid Office.