Graduate Study at the University of Oxford
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Graduate studies at the University of
Oxford
Master of Public Policy,
Blavatnik School of Government
MSc by Research in Experimental Psychology
MSc in Biodiversity, Conservation and Nature Recovery
MSc in Environmental Change and
Management
MSc in Nature, Society and
Environmental Governance
MSc in Water Science, Policy and
Management
MPhil in International Relations
MPhil in Politics (Comparative
Government)
MPhil in Politics (Political Theory)
Overview
Established by the Kwok Scholars Association (founded by Dr. Walter Kwok), each year the Kwok Scholarships will provide full funding for exceptional students from Hong Kong SAR and/or mainland China with an intention to serve the betterment of the Hong Kong SAR and/or mainland China community. Scholarships are tenable for the full duration of a standard graduate course (1 or 2 years in length). Priority will be given to subjects related to Public Policy, Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Politics/International Relations.
Value of Scholarship
- Course fees;
- A maintenance grant for living expenses; and
- One return economy airfare.
Thomas Hale, Professor in Public Policy (Global Public Policy), Blavatnik School of Government, the University of Oxford
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University of Oxford MPP in detail
Professor Hale’s video on climate change
Professor Hale talked about what makes the Oxford MPP programme unique, the classes he teaches and how the Blavatnik School of Government prepares Hong Kong students for a career in public policy.
Scholars’ Interview – Ayo Chan and Haining Liu, Kwok Scholars 2012
Ayo and Haining talked about the Oxford MPP program and the difference Kwok Scholarships have made to them.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for a graduate Kwok Scholarship, an applicant must:
- be a Chinese national from Hong Kong SAR or Mainland China;
- have exceptional academic merit; and
- have been offered a place or have potential to be offered a place to study a graduate course at the University of Oxford that is covered by Kwok Scholarships.
Selection Criteria
Kwok Scholarships aim to foster talents for future leaders to serve the betterment of the Hong Kong SAR and/or mainland China community. The broad selection criteria include:
- have financial need;
- demonstrate outstanding leadership;
- demonstrate a commitment to improve the lives of others and the intention to use his or her studies at the University of Oxford to further that commitment; and
- have a vision of serving the community with his or her field of expertise.
Application Procedures and Timeline
- Candidates must first apply to the University of Oxford for the 2027 entry.
- Eligible candidates who have potential to receive an offer or have received an offer from the University of Oxford should submit a separate application for a Kwok Scholarship via www.kwokscholars.org by 21 March 2027 (Sunday) and will be required to arrange for at least three references to be submitted on their behalf.
- April 2027: Short-listed applicants will be invited for a panel interview.
Application Deadline
Applications open from 15 February 2027 (Monday) to 21 March 2027 (Sunday)
(China Standard Time)