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CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
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:
ASEAN (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, South Africa, Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia)
Amount of scholarship
A full tuition scholarship and monthly cost-of-living stipend amounting to HK$245,000.
Review process
Applicants for the scholarship should submit their application materials by 15 January 2025.
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 2025.
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
For interested parties, please send an email to Ms. NG (maics@cuhk.edu.hk)
MA in Intercultural Studies Merit Award
MAICS Merit Award shall be awarded annually for Five deserving students. It comes with a cash prize of HK$10,000 for each recipient.
Criteria for MAICS Student Merit Award
Nominees will be invited to submit the following: