Prestigious Fellowship Scheme
Following the positive experience with the UGC’s Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme, the MSocSci in Comparative Social Policy (International) is delighted to announce the continuation of its ‘IMCSP Prestigious Fellowship Scheme’ for another three cohorts of students, from the AY2025/26 to AY2027/28 intake.
Building on the success of the initial three-year period (AY2022-23 to AY2024-25), the Scheme has been renewed and expanded to include both local and international students. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting outstanding students who aspire to make meaningful contributions to the field of comparative and international social policy.
The IMCSP Prestigious Fellowship Scheme is designed to financially support the most deserving students who wish to pursue advanced studies in the critical areas of social policy, including old-age pensions, welfare policy, public support for children and families, work and employment, and life-long learning. Students interested in deepening their understanding in the related areas of health, well-being, social care, housing, and urban planning are also welcome to apply.
This scheme is expected to provide a maximum of three fellowships in each cohort. The next deadline for applications is 30 June 2025 for August/September 2025 entry.
Fellowship students will be granted a 100% tuition fee waiver. However, an application fee of HK$400 will be payable upon completing an online application. The application fee is non-refundable and non-referable.
The IMCSP Prestigious Fellowship Scheme will adopt a merit-based approach in selecting the most deserving students to enter the IMCSP programme. In awarding individual fellowships, particular attention will be given to applicants’ previous academic achievements and explanation in their personal statementon how they plan to use the IMCSP programme to build their career in government, think tanks, NGOs, social enterprises, or to benefit the broader Hong Kong public at large. Applicants’ relevant working or volunteering experience will be a distinct advantage.
Applications for the IMCSP Prestigious Fellowship Scheme are open to local Hong Kong students as defined by the Education Bureau and international students from countries eligible for receiving Official Development Assistance (ODA). However, both full-time and part-time students are invited to apply.