Objective
The Award is intended to encourage students to organize study / research projects / non-academic exchange programs* for student development. Awards usually cover part of the project expenses. Full subsidies may only be granted for distinguished projects/programs.
* Academic exchange programs will not be granted for the Award.

Eligibility
All registered full-time undergraduate students as individuals or in groups are eligible to apply.

Amount of awards
Subject to assessment of proposal and availability of funding.

Selection Criteria
- the planning and organization of the proposed project/program;
- the extent to which the participants will benefit from the proposed project/program;
- financial condition of applicants with preference to those in financial need (proof is required);
- preference to projects related to the disciplines of Building, Civil Engineering and Architecture;
- the activity/program should be completed by the end of the academic year 2024/25.

Reporting
Successful applicants are required to submit to DSTO a written report (in duplicate) within 30 days upon completion of the activity/program. The report should cover the project/program held, evaluation, gains and outcomes. A financial statement and original receipts of expenditures are necessary for reimbursement of the amount awarded. Failure to submit the required documents would result in cessation of committed funding for the activity/program concerned.

Application
Please email ssa@ust.hk to indicate your interest on or before 30 April 2025. Your email should include with the brief description of the tour, including destination, duration, objectives and proposed activities.

Application Form
[word format] [pdf format]

Interview
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend an interview.

Enquiries
Student Support & Activities
Dean of Students’ Office
Email: ssa@ust.hk

The Incorporated Trustees of the Hsin Chong – K. N. Godfrey Yeh Education Fund will make available HK$230,000 to award subsidies for joint student projects to be undertaken by full-time students from at least three of the following twelve institutions, namely, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Lingnan University, Saint Francis University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong. Please find more information from the links below:

• Poster
• Guideline
• Application Form [word format] [pdf format]

Application
Completed application form, together with the detailed proposal, should be sent to the Student Support & Activities, Dean of Students’ Office via email at ssa@ust.hk by 29 October 2024 (Tuesday).

Enquiries
Student Support & Activities
Dean of Students’ Office
Email: ssa@ust.hk