About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Applications are open for the CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship 2027–2028, an opportunity designed to promote greater representation and inclusion in postgraduate education in Hong Kong.
The scholarship supports prospective students from underrepresented communities who demonstrate strong academic potential, cultural leadership, professional or creative achievement, or a clear commitment to contributing to Cultural Studies and related fields.
Successful applicants will receive significant financial support, including full tuition valued at HK$190,000 per year and a monthly cost-of-living stipend of HK$9,000, with stated living support of up to HK$90,000.
This opportunity may be particularly attractive to international students seeking postgraduate study in Hong Kong with substantial financial assistance.
About the CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship
The scholarship is offered through the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) programme in the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
The programme aims to create a diverse and inclusive postgraduate learning environment by welcoming students with different cultural perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.
It is particularly interested in supporting leaders and trailblazers involved in various areas of cultural work whose race, ethnicity, gender, religion or nationality may be underrepresented within the existing student community.
The scholarship also welcomes aspiring scholars who intend to pursue doctoral studies and whose future academic work has the potential to make meaningful contributions to Cultural Studies and related disciplines.
Priority is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need and who are citizens of eligible Belt and Road Initiative countries across Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa.
Scholarship Benefits
The CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship provides substantial financial support to successful postgraduate students.
The scholarship includes:
Full tuition support valued at HK$190,000 per year
A monthly living stipend of HK$9,000
Total stated living support of up to HK$90,000
Financial assistance throughout the recipient's period of study
Funding beginning from the first semester
The opportunity to pursue a Master's degree in Intercultural Studies at CUHK
By providing both tuition support and financial assistance for living expenses, the scholarship can help reduce some of the major financial challenges associated with international postgraduate education.
Who Can Apply?
The scholarship is intended for prospective students applying to the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) programme.
Priority may be given to applicants who:
Are citizens of eligible Belt and Road Initiative countries in Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa
Can demonstrate financial need
Come from communities that are underrepresented in postgraduate programmes at Hong Kong universities
Have demonstrated leadership, achievement or experience in cultural work or related fields
Possess strong academic qualifications
Can demonstrate relevant professional, scholarly or creative accomplishments
Show the potential to contribute to Cultural Studies and related disciplines
Have aspirations to pursue future doctoral-level research
Applicants are assessed based on several factors, including their academic qualifications, portfolio of work, financial circumstances and potential contribution to the field.
Required Application Materials
Applicants are required to complete the relevant scholarship application process and provide supporting documents demonstrating their qualifications, experience and achievements.
An important part of the application is the submission of a portfolio of work.
Depending on an applicant's background and experience, the portfolio may include:
Critical or scholarly work
Creative work
Published articles
Newspaper articles
Press releases
Professional publications
Other materials demonstrating relevant accomplishments
Applicants must also complete the required scholarship application form.
Important Application Requirement
Prospective scholarship applicants must first apply for admission to the Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies programme through the CUHK Graduate School online application system.
Applicants are required to:
Submit an application to the MAICS programme.
Pay the applicable programme application fee.
Obtain an official application number.
Complete the scholarship application process.
Upload the required scholarship supporting documents through the relevant CUHK Graduate School online system.
Applicants should ensure that they complete the programme application early enough to obtain their application number before proceeding with the scholarship application.
Selection Process
The CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship is awarded through a competitive selection process.
Applications are assessed using several criteria, meaning that selection is not based on academic performance alone.
The selection committee considers factors such as:
Academic qualifications
Portfolio of work
Financial need
Professional or creative accomplishments
Leadership and cultural contributions
Potential contribution to Cultural Studies and related fields
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in a panel interview as part of the selection process.
The programme may also decide not to award the scholarship if no applicant is considered suitable.
Study Intercultural Studies at CUHK
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies provides students with an opportunity to explore cultural and intercultural issues within an interdisciplinary academic environment.
The programme may be relevant to individuals interested in areas such as:
Cultural diversity
Identity
Society
Intercultural engagement
Globalisation
Cultural studies
Religion and society
Related interdisciplinary fields
Students have an opportunity to develop advanced academic knowledge while engaging with different perspectives and experiences.
The scholarship's emphasis on diversity and inclusion also allows students from underrepresented communities to contribute their unique experiences and perspectives to academic discussions about culture and society.
For individuals considering an academic career, the MAICS programme may also provide a useful foundation for future doctoral research in Cultural Studies and related disciplines.
Why Consider the CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship?
This scholarship provides more than financial support. It offers an opportunity for students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds to pursue postgraduate education in an environment that values different cultural experiences and perspectives.
Key advantages include:
Full tuition support
A monthly living stipend
Opportunities for international students
Support for students from underrepresented communities
An interdisciplinary postgraduate learning environment
Opportunities to develop academic and professional expertise
A potential foundation for future doctoral studies
The programme may be especially valuable for students with a strong interest in culture, identity, diversity, society and intercultural issues.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting application materials for the CUHK-MAICS Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship is 15 January 2027.
How to apply