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FUNDING SUPPORT

Subsidy Scheme for Student Learning Activities in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area

About the Scheme

To encourage local undergraduate students to gain more learning experience in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and promote a culturally diverse learning environment, the University Grants Committee provides subsidies to support students' outbound learning activities in the GBA. 

Amount of Subsidy

HK$6,000

Eligibility

  • Local students enrolled in full-time undergraduate programmes at HKU at the time of application and throughout the subsidized internship. (For final-year students, please contact your home Faculty to confirm that your student status will be valid throughout the internship period.)

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  • Participation in paid/unpaid internships, including practicum, to be held in the GBA (excluding Hong Kong) for a minimum duration of 4 weeks on a full-time basis, and be organized/coordinated by HKU Faculty/Department/Unit, commencing between May 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026.

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*The Greater Bay Area consists of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Huizhou, Zhaoqing, Hong Kong and Macao.

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Application Procedures

  • Complete the online application with the following documents at least 2 weeks before commencement of the internship for pre-approval: 

    • Confirmation of internship showing your full name, internship period and company name (e.g. internship offer email, letter of acceptance, etc.) 

    • Confirmation from your home Faculty regarding the validity of student status throughout the internship period (for final-year students only)  

    • Internship itinerary 

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  • Results will be released within 2 weeks upon receipt of the completed application. 

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  • Upon completion of the internship, students are required to submit an internship report, including the following documents, within 1 month: 

    • Proof of completion of the internship showing your full name, internship period and company name (e.g. certificate from the company, confirmation from faculty etc.) 

    • Sharing in English (at least 300 words) 

    • 5 photos showing your learning and living experience during the internship 

Timeline

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Remarks

  • Applications will be processed on a rolling basis all year round.

  • Late submissions or incomplete applications will NOT be entertained.

Enquiries

​​For further information, please contact Mainland Affairs Office at caocvf@hku.hk.

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