Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies

The programme is supported by the UGC’s Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies for the 2025–26 and 2026-27 intakes for selected local students. Please refer to the Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies for more details.

Director’s Awards

Service Development Leadership

Eligibility for Application:

  • Extraordinary academic performance
  • Remarkable leadership or contribution in their service, field or discipline
  • For current students and alumni who graduated within 2 years



Research Excellence

Eligibility for Application:

  • First author of a publication in an international peer-reviewed journal based on his/ her dissertation
  • For current students and alumni

Excellent Dissertation Award
In appreciation of excellent result in MCNS6381 Project

Awardees List (2022 intake):
Awardees Topic of Dissertation
CHAN Pak Ching A Pilot study - Evaluating the effectiveness of mental imagery as an adjunctive therapy on improving upper limb function for patients with Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
CHAN Wai Dik A Literature Review on the effectiveness of mindfulness on non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
KWOK Wai Ching A literature review of the effectiveness of electroacupuncture in treating post-stroke shoulder pain
LAW Ching Pan The Effect of Mindfulness-based Intervention on Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment: A Literature Review
LUI Pui Yin Comparison of Functioning among Dementia Patients with and without Getting Lost
POON Yin Ching Literature review on the effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for Carpal tunnel syndrome
SUM Ching The Effects of Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) on Improving Motor Function of Upper Extremities in Acute and Subacute Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomised Controlled Trials
SZETO Kristy Hiu Yan A literature review: Effect of hydrotherapy on balance and functional mobility in patients with Parkinson's disease
YIP Chun Tung The effectiveness of EMG-driven robotic therapy in improving the hemiplegic upper limb motor function of stroke patients: a literature review
YUNG Wai Yin Wilson A Literature Review on Anti-Amyloid Antibodies in the Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
International Conference Scholarship

Eligibility for Application:

  • Acceptance of an abstract submitted as the first author by an international conference outside of Greater China Region based on their dissertation
  • For current students and alumni who graduated within 2 years


Awardee (2024):
CHU Ka Yin
CHEUNG Kam Yee
LAU Hiu Wing

Service Award

In appreciation of support from Class Representatives


Awardee List (2022 intake):
KO Wai Sze
KOO Lok Yee
LEUNG Samuel Wai Tim
LUI Pui Yin
SUEN Mei Ting
SUEN Wai Tung

Application Timeline
Service Award & Excellent Dissertation Award
Automatic entry
Director’s Awards — Service Development Leadership & Research Excellence
Late July:Application Forms & Details
Aug – Sep:Submit Applications
Sep – Oct:Shortlisting & Interviews
Nov:Award Presentation
International Conference Scholarship
Accept applications all year round