University of Hong Kong ADB Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded) Deadline: 30 January, 2026

Very interesting opportunity. Fully Funded Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong. The applications are now open for the University of Hong Kong ADB Scholarship for the year 2026. International students can apply for the Master’s Degree Scholarship at the University of Hong Kong, funded by the Asian Development Bank Japan Scholarship Program. There is no application fee to apply for the ADB Scholarship. The Asian Development Bank Scholarship aims to undertake Graduate Studies Free of Cost in the fields of Economics, Management, Science and Technology, and other development-related fields. More details are below.

Details About the University of Hong Kong ADB Scholarship 2026

• Host Country: Hong Kong
• University: University of Hong Kong
• Degree level: Master’s Degree
• Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded
• Admission Deadline: 2 January 2026
• ADB Scholarship Deadline: 30th January 2026

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 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 a 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 their master’s studies.
• 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?

First, apply for admission to the Urban Planning Program at the Hong Kong University. After that, you need to apply for the ADB Scholarship. Read the Master of Science in Urban Planning Program requirements here. The application has to be made online from the University of Hong Kong Website. The Official link is below.

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