Overseas Student Scholarships at Lingnan University

Overview
As the only liberal arts university in Hong Kong, Lingnan is committed to the provision of quality education distinguished by the best liberal arts traditions. It adopts a whole-person approach to education which enables its students to think, judge, care and, ultimately, act responsibly in the changing circumstances of Hong Kong, the region and the world.

Overseas Student Scholarships of HK$120,000 (i.e. about US$15,385) each per academic year will be awarded to successful applicants, covering tuition fee, hostel and other academic and living expenses.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme - Knowledge Management - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Description:

Established in 2009 by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC), the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programs in Hong Kong’s institutions.

Eligibility

Those who are seeking admission as new full time PhD students in UGC-funded institutions of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.

Postgraduate research opportunity - Department of Geography, the University of Hongkong

A postgraduate research opportunity, either at MPhil or PhD levels, starting in September 2009 is available in the research area of tourism and sustainable livelihoods. The successful applicant would be admitted as a full-time candidate and will be part of a university funded multi-year research project entitled "Tourism as a form of livelihood diversification: a case study from Lantau, Hong Kong".

Ph.D. applicants with a research masters degree, or Master of Philosophy applicants with an honours degree in tourism, recreation, leisure, local economic development, or relevant disciplines, are welcome to apply. A preferences will be given to applicants who are interested in varied research design and is capable of working in a diverse cultural setting.