Awards for Creativity, Student Development and Talents 2019/20 – Now Open for Application

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To recognize the talents and contributions of College students in different areas, the following awards are now open for application:-

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Name of Award

Award Amount

1.

Lau Yiu Po Wah Scholarship for Outstanding Social Services

HK$10,000

2.

Outstanding Student of the Year Award

Max. HK$10,000

3.

Student Leader of the Year Award

Max. HK$10,000

4.

Student Leader of the Year Award (for Freshman)

Max. HK$10,000

5.

Outstanding Student Organization Award

Max. HK$10,000

6.

Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award*

HK$10,000/8,000/5,000

7.

Innovation and Creativity Award

HK$7,000/5,000

8.

Social Services Award*

HK$7,000/5,000

9.

College Services Award

HK$7,000/5,000

10.

Environmental Conservation Award

HK$7,000/5,000

11.

Outstanding Artistic Achievements Award

HK$5,000

12.

Lam Ding Kwong Scholarship in Social Service

HK$5,000

13.

Gestalt Music Scholarship

HK$4,000

14.

Lau Cheung Kwai Lan Service Award for Residential Students

HK$3,500

*Please note no selection interview will be arranged for "Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award" and "Social Services Award".  For the rest of the awards, only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be invited to selection interviews to be conducted via Zoom, and be notified via their CUHK email accounts within 14 days after the close of application, and they are required to reply their availability before stipulated deadline.

Selection Panel & Process

  • A selection panel normally consists of two to three Committee Members from College Scholarships & Financial Aid Committee (Sunny Sports Committee for "Outstanding Athletic Achievements Award").
  • Applicants will be assessed holistically based on their information submitted on the application form and interview performance.
  • Selection panels will consider the number of awards a student applied in the same round of applications.
  • GPA is not a deciding factor unless otherwise specified.
  • The decisions made by the selection panels shall be final.

More about eligibilities

Go to https://wys.cuhk.edu.hk/cms/college-life-support/scholarships/
(College Life & Support > Scholarships & Financial Aid > Sort by Type > Awards for Creativity, Student Development and Talents)

Application Deadline

5 April 2020 (Sunday)

Enquiries

Ms Karen Yiu (karenyiu@cuhk.edu.hk / 3943 3936)