The CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for members of underrepresented groups in postgraduate programs in Hong Kong universities to pursue a Taught MA degree in Intercultural Studies.
We are looking for applicants who are leaders or trailblazers in different fields of cultural work and whose race, ethnicity, gender, religion, and nationality are not fully represented in our student body. We also welcome the applications of aspiring scholars who have plans to undertake doctoral research with the potential to make a significant contribution to Cultural Studies and its related fields.
Eligibility for scheme
Priority will be given applicants with financial need who are citizens of:
Belt and Road Initiative countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
Amount of scholarship
- A full tuition scholarship of HKD$175,000 per annum
- monthly cost-of-living stipend amounting to HK$90,000
Review process
Applicants for the scholarship should submit their application materials by 15 January 2026.
Applications will be reviewed and selected based on the applicant’s academic qualifications, work portfolio, financial need, and potential for contribution.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for a panel interview.
Announcement of selection results
The selection results will be announced by March 2026.
The fellowship will be disbursed to the selected fellows throughout the student’s study period commencing the start of the first semester of study.
The programme may choose not to award the scholarship if no suitable candidates are found.
Criteria for selection
- Portfolio of work (e.g., samples of critical, scholarly, or creative work; newspaper articles or press releases about accomplishments)
- Application form
For enquiries, please contact: maics@cuhk.edu.hk
For more information on admission, please visit our website:
https://www2.crs.cuhk.edu.hk/maics/admission-information
https://www2.crs.cuhk.edu.hk/maics/admission-information
