Top Phd scholarships this week to study abroad

Srinagar, Sept 06: Here are list of top scholarships this week to study abroad.

Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2026-27 | Fully Funded

The Commonwealth PhD Scholarships 2026-27, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), support outstanding students from eligible Commonwealth countries to pursue doctoral studies in the UK. The program aims to build research capacity, promote sustainable development, and foster international collaboration.

Host Country: United Kingdom
Host Institutions: UK Universities
Degree Level: PhD
Duration: 3 years
Funded by: FCDO

Benefits

Full tuition fees and approved airfare

Monthly stipend: £1,452 (or £1,781 in London)

Allowances for family, clothing, and study travel

Financial support for disabled scholars (if applicable)

Mentorship and access to leading UK research facilities

Development Themes

Science and technology for development

Strengthening health systems and capacity

Promoting global prosperity

Peace, security, and governance

Resilience and crisis response

Access, inclusion, and opportunity

Eligibility

Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible Commonwealth country

Available to start study in the UK by September 2026

First degree of at least upper second-class honors or a second-class degree with a Master’s

Not registered for an MPhil/PhD in the UK before September 2026

Unable to afford study in the UK without the scholarship

Submission of all required documents

Application Process

Apply via the CSC online application system

Apply through a nominator (national agency, selected universities, or NGOs)

Nominators set their own deadlines and criteria

Final selection is made by the CSC based on:

Academic merit

Study plan quality

Potential impact on home country development

Deadline: 14 October 2025

For more info- click here

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme 2026-27 | 400 Fully Funded Fellowships

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2026-27, established by the Research Grants Council (RGC), offers 400 fully funded fellowships for outstanding international students to pursue doctoral studies at top universities in Hong Kong. The scheme attracts academically brilliant candidates with proven achievements, research potential, communication skills, and leadership qualities.

Host Country: Hong Kong
Degree Level: PhD
Duration: 3 years
Fields of Study: Sciences, Medicine, Engineering & Technology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business Studies
Participating Universities (8):
CityUHK, HKBU, LU, CUHK, EdUHK, PolyU, HKUST, HKU

Benefits

Annual stipend: HK$340,800 (~US$43,690) for up to 3 years

Annual travel/conference allowance: HK$14,200 (~US$1,820)

Additional university support if PhD exceeds 3 years

No prior work experience required

Eligibility

New full-time PhD students from any nationality

Medium of prior education must be English (otherwise, English proficiency proof required)

Must apply to one of the 8 participating universities

Candidates already in PhD programs may apply only if admitted to a new full-time PhD

Application Process

Submit initial application via the HKPFS Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain a reference number.

Apply separately to up to 2 universities/programs, including the reference number in the university application.

Applications without the HKPFSES reference number will not be considered for the fellowship.

Each university sets its own admission deadlines—apply early.

Deadline: 1 December 2025 (11:59 pm, Hong Kong Time)

Click here to apply