China has experienced quick progress, which surprised the rest of the globe. Many have said that visionary leaders were responsible for China’s enormous progress. Today, China serves as the global commerce hub for a large number of people.
People travel to China to get goods of all types to their homes countries to sell for profit. The situation has also created many job opportunities in China making it a top destination for many foreigners.
As the country keep progressing with trade activities increasingly becoming competitive, there is the need to train more human resources to meet the growing needs.
This has triggered the countries activate many scholarship opportunities for international students who wish to tap into the knowledge based in China to do so at no costs. This will also assist foreigners to impact knowledge to their home regions.
Hong Kong, the administrative capital of China is currently accepting foreign students who wish to study in the country on a fully paid scholarship modules. The scholarship is being awarded to PhD students from all over the world beginning in the next academic year.
The scholarship which covers full tuition and other allowances was instituted by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council with the sole aim of awarding brilliant students from all over the world to study PhD in accredited Universities in Hong Kong.
This simply means that international students can apply for the scholarship but will be made to study at any known university situated at Hong Kong for their studies.
Eligible applicants are entreated to show excellent academic records, ability to communicate and research with leadership skills as bonus.
The scholarship secretariat has made a number of universities available for candidates to choose from. Some of these universities include, City University of Hong Kong, Lingnan University, the Universities of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the City University of Hong Kong.
The Hong Kong PhD scholarship apart from the full tuition payment also provides qualified students with annual stipends of HK$331,200. Other benefits include travel, accommodation and research allowances.
The scholarship board again provide additional support for students who wish to continue their education in Hong Kong.
Interested applicants can visit the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship program for more.
