About the Programme
Launched in 2022/23, the Top Scholars Development Programme aims to groom potential students to be future leaders of the community as well as to build a talent pipeline for representing the University. The Programme consists of two levels to provide generic trainings and practical learning activities to the participants.
Feedbacks from the participants in 2022/23
The Programme 2024/25 [Application extended: apply by 8 Sept (Sun)!]
Eligibility
Full-time Undergraduate OR full-time HD(ECE) student in Year 1 to Year 3 in good academic standing. For details, please refer to the application guidelines.
Activities
Level |
Activity |
Brief Description |
Tentative Timeline |
Level I |
Kick-off Workshop |
The workshop will serve as ice-breaker with experience sharing by previous participant of the Programme and team building activity. |
Late September 2024 |
Generic Training Sessions |
Three training sessions with different topics will be provided to the participants. Participants will be equipped with leadership, presentation and communication skills. |
3 sessions will be held in October 2024 (Duration: 2 hours per session in evening) |
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Guest Talk |
External guest(s) will be invited to meet and share his/her experience with the participants to enhance their professional growth and provide the participants with the opportunities of networking with peers and social leaders. |
1 session will be held in October 2024 (Duration: 2 hours per session in evening) |
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Level II |
Practical Learning Activities |
Participants will choose one among five streams of learning activities, including: i. Mentorship; ii. STEM internship; iii. International Youth Conference / Summit; iv. Innovation and Entrepreneurship Student Talent Development (INVESTED) Programme; and v. Student-led Community Project.
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The learning activities will be carried out starting from Semester 2 of Academic Year 2024/25. |
Rewards to Participants
- ELAT Hours;
- Facilitation of participants’ application for prestigious scholarships and/or awards; and
- Award of a Certificate of Completion upon conclusion of Level I activities.
Commitments by Participants
Upon admission to the Programme, participants are required to:
- Contribute back to the University by serving as the Ambassadors and representing the University at various events; and
- Submit e-portfolio to reflect on the learning process and outcomes.
Application (Deadline extended: 8 Sept (Sun))
Applicant should read through the Application Guidelines before submission. The duly completed application form together with all the required supporting documents should be submitted to https://eduhk.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_726Ht3dTmxUh3Ho on or before 8 Sept (Sun). Late or incomplete application will not be considered.
Application documents for the Programme 24/25
Application Guidelines |
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Application Form |
Enquiry
Student Affairs Office
- Miss Skye So (wmso@eduhk.hk / Tel. 2948 6445)
- Miss Sally Ng (ssyng@eduhk.hk / Tel. 2948 6237)