An exciting opportunity awaits with the fully funded scholarship offered by the University of Hong Kong. Applications are now being accepted for the University of Hong Kong ADB Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. International students are invited to apply for this Master’s Degree Scholarship, which is supported by the Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program. Recognized as a top institution in Asia, the University of Hong Kong ranks 17th in the QS World University Rankings for 2025. There is no application fee required for the ADB Scholarship. The Asian Development Bank Scholarship is designed to facilitate graduate studies at no cost in fields such as economics, management, science and technology, and other areas related to development. Further details are provided below.

Details About the University of Tokyo ADB Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: Hong Kong
• University: University of Hong Kong
• Degree level: Master’s Degree
• Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 5th January 2025 and 28th January 2025

ADB Scholarship Coverage

Students who will enroll in the Univeristy of Hong Kong Under the ADB Scholarship will be given the following benefits:

• Full Tuition Fees Covered
• A monthly subsistence and Housing Allowance
• An allowance for books and instructional materials
• Medical insurance
• Airfare Travel expenses
• No application fee.

Course Duration

The Duration of the Master’s Degree Program at the University of Hong Kong is One Year.

Eligible Courses

The Following Programs are Eligible for the ADB Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong:

• Master of Urban Design Program
• Master of Science in Urban Planning Program

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the ADB Scholarship program, candidates should:

• Be a national of an ADB member country and Japanese ODA scholarship-eligible
  country.
• Meet the General Requirements of the University.
• Hold a bachelor’s Degree.
• Have at least two years of full-time professional working experience.
• Not be more than 35 years old at the time of application.
• Agree to return and work in his/her home country for at least two years after completion of master’s study.
• Have gained admission to an approved master’s course at the University of Hong Kong.
• Check the Requirements here.

Eligible Countries for the ADB Scholarship

Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyz Republic, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Viet Nam.

Required Documents

• Online Application Form
• ADB Scholarship Form
• Field of Study and Research Plan
• Official academic transcript
• Official certificate of graduation
• Two recommendation letters.
• Please Check the Complete List of Required Documents.

How to Apply for the University of Hong Kong ADB Scholarship 2025?

The application has to be made online from the University of Hong Kong Website. The Official link is given below.