Scholarships Closing November–December 2026: HKPFS, Yenching, Swiss Excellence & More

September and October are the busiest scholarship months of the year — but the November–December 2026 window is where the biggest prizes land. The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship (HKPFS) closes December 1. Key facts: Biggest December 1 deadline: HKPFS (Hong Kong PhD Fellowship) — HK$344,400/yr + travel, 400 awards; Deadline cluster: Dec 1 : HKPFS, Yenching, Iceland, TaiwanICDF opening, NUS Economics. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.

Yenching Academy 2027: Fully Funded Master’s in China Studies at Peking University — Deadline December 1

120 international scholars. Full fellowship — tuition, housing, travel, stipend. Key facts: Level: Master’s (2 years, interdisciplinary); Value: Full fellowship — tuition, accommodation, travel, stipend; Coverage: Tuition, Yenching Academy House accommodation, round-trip travel, medical insurance, monthly stipend, research costs, field study; Deadline: December 1, 2026. The full guide explains eligibility fit, required documents, application steps, mistakes to avoid, and official-source checks before applying.