DAAD Croucher Stipendien

Eligibility

• The candidates applying must be enrolled in a full-time study leading to a Ph.D. degree.
• Academic excellence of the candidate is taken into consideration and the applicant should have obtained a First Class Honours in their first degree. 
• Or the candidates are expected to able to receive substantively an MPhil degree to become eligible.
• Applicants in their final year of first-degree studies can also apply for the scholarship.
• The award depends on the candidate's obtaining First Class Honours upon their graduation .

Documents required

• The candidates should submit a document in a maximum of 6 pages, which should include a proposal describing the research to be undertaken.
• It should also include the names of potential supervisors and their research groups. 
• A description of the candidate’s research experience and a list of publications is required.
• Copies of the applicant’s HKCEE and HKALE certificates or equivalent and transcripts of his/her university records need to be submitted.
• A set of relevant documentation to provide proof of identity in respect of the applicant’s status as a permanent resident of Hong Kong is mandatory.