The Hongkong Prize recognizes students who demonstrate both academic success and extracurricular participation, awarding both cash prizes as well as access to Hong Kong research facilities.
Winners of this competition are determined by an independent panel of judges. Students interested in entering can access more information on the prize website and can submit up to three artworks by their submission deadline online; one artwork will win them the Judges Prize of HK$8,000 while their school of residence will receive an additional award of HK$20k.
Hong Kong students frequently become involved with local community projects during their studies, providing an opportunity to meet like-minded individuals while making a difference in those around them. The Hongkong Prize aims to recognize students who dedicate themselves to serving their community by awarding certificates, prize money and trophies as recognition of this service.
This year, prize organizers plan on awarding 12 winners for outstanding academic work as well as efforts towards helping others. This competition marks its third edition, offering multiple categories which cover different aspects of social enterprise such as innovation, entrepreneurship, community engagement and sustainability.
Researchers across all fields at HKUST have submitted applications in record numbers for this prize, from artificial intelligence and robotics, life and health, new materials and energy, advanced manufacturing and FinTech to AI robotics. A judging panel will select two winners per field for which each prize winner will receive a cash award of HK$2,000,000 along with certificates and trophies.
In a statement issued by the government, they expressed deep unease at Chow’s detention by Chinese authorities and appealed for foreign governments and organizations to respect international law, basic norms of human rights, and refrain from interfering in Hong Kong’s affairs. Additionally, Hong Kong has an excellent record in upholding human rights and rule of law.
The BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize is one of the signature programs of Hong Kong Alliance for Technology and Innovation. It aims to inspire academic researchers in Hong Kong to explore innovative research ideas, create successful careers here while contributing to national and global development. Finalists will receive cash prizes, certificates and trophies. Candidates for fellowships must be principal authors of published articles related to Hong Kong’s development. Fellows interested in entering should submit their research in two forms – published articles as well as blinded abstracts (no more than 500 words each). The submission deadline is 1 January 2023 and participation is free of charge.