Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025 Application Form

Please prepare the following documents (digital copy) before you fill-in the form:
1. A recent photo
2. Transcript
3. English test result
4. Certificates of public examinations
5. Other supporting documents (if any)
*You are recommended to read through the form before filling in. You may take more than 15 minutes to complete this form. You may save and resume your application. Please make sure you submit/save your application before you leave your computer/electronic device. Do not use a public computer/electronic device to fill-in this form.
Read and understand the Application Procedures and Eligibility & Criteria .*

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*The internal deadline for students of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to apply for the InnoTech Scholarship 2025 is 22 Dec 2024 (Sunday). Please submit your application before the deadline.

Please contact Scholarships & Financial Aid Office [email: hkust.scholarships@ust.hk/phone: 2358 6081] for details.
Read and follow the Application Procedures and Eligibility & Criteria carefully prior to submitting your application. (details) Please note that shortlisted candidates must attend a Selection Interview in March or April (TBC).
Are you a student from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?*

Yes, I am
If no, please click here to select the correct form of your university for application.
How did you know the InnoTech Scholarship?*

InnoTech Scholarship websiteUniversity websiteLeaflet/PosterFacebook/InstagramEmail from HKUSTRecommended by teaching staffRecommended by previous awardee
Name of the previous awardee
I. Personal Information:
Name in English:*

SurnameGiven Name
Name in Chinese:

姓名
Gender:*

MaleFemale
E-mail Address (permanent) :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Phone Number:*
Mobile No.
Home Tel No.
Mailing Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

LocationState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please upload a recent colour photograph showing frontal face:*

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II. Programme Information:
Your focusing "InnoTech Area":*
*Your choice is essential to the selection procedures. Please make sure your Scholarship Plan is related to your focusing "InnoTech Area".
You may refer to this list for suggestions on choosing the InnoTech Area
Faculty/Department:*
Programme of Study(full name):*
Major:
Student Number:*
Year of Study:*

current year of studytotal years of study for graduation
III. Academic Record:
Transcript

Cumulative GPA/CGA or class ranking- Max point/class size
English Test Undertaken:

HKDSE English LanguageTOEFL (Internet-based test)IELTS (Academic Module)Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language 0511Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0522Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English Language (Specification A or B)Pearson Edexcel IGCSE English as a Second LanguageIB English A Language and Literature Standard LevelIB English A Language and Literature High LevelIB English B Standard LevelIB English B High Level
English Test Score:
(Overall)
(Listening and Integrated Skills)
(Reading)
(Writing)
(Speaking)
Please upload your transcripts for both GPA/CGA and English Test together as supporting documents:

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Qualifications and Open Examinations Result
Qualifications / Open Examinations (1):*
Secondary School / Institution (1):*
Results (1)*
Qualifications / Open Examinations (2):
Secondary School / Institution (2):
Results (2)
Qualifications / Open Examinations (3):
Secondary School / Institution (3)
Results (3)
Please upload your certificate(s) of public examination(s) as supporting documents:*

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(Optional) Academic Awards or Scholarships Received
(Optional) Please upload Supporting documents/proofs if any:

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IV. Experience (secondary school, college and university)
Provide maximum 6 Extra-Curricular Activities and Community Services for reference:*
Provide maximum 3 start-ups, researches or internships experience for reference:
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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V. Statement of Interest - to be scored by selection panel
Please share:

(1) your plan of using the scholarship (e.g. Attachment Programme, Internships, Ideations, etc.) related to your focus "InnoTech Area";

(2) your long-term career aspirations in your focusing "InnoTech Area"; and

(3) how would you contribute to the betterment of our society relating to your focus "InnoTech Area";

(4) your views on the topic and possible actions related to environmental protection or long-term sustainable development in your focus "InnoTech Area".

(maximum 150 words for each part)
(1) Scholarship plan:*

0/150
(2) Long-term career aspirations:*

0/150
(3) Potential contributions to the society:*

0/150
(4) Environmental protection or long-term sustainable development in your focus "InnoTech Area":*

0/150
VI. Scholarship Plan :
*Your Scholarship Plan should be related to your focusing "InnoTech Area".
1. Preliminary Indication of University/Institution for Attachment Programme :
Proposed number of Attachment Programme: *
Summary of the Attachment Programmes:*
*Please note that the Scholarship period is 1/6/2025 - 31/7/2026. Your attachment programmes should fall into the Scholarship period.
Please roughly estimate the cost of the Attachment Programmes based on the following items that may covered by the Scholarship:
1. Tuition and application fee
2. Accommodation and board
3. Books and other supplies
4. Airfare and visa application
5. Other mandatory cost
Total estimated cost:*
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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VI. Local Internship Programme (Optional):
2. Local Internship Programme (Optional):
Do you wish to join the optional internship programme if you are successfully awarded with the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Preference of nature/field of the internship:
Preferred duration for internship:
weeks (maximum 12)
Preferred period for internship:
(MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY) *The period should not be overlapped with attachment programmes
VII. Mentorship Programme:
3. Mentorship Programme:
Do you have preference for your mentor if you are successfully awarded with the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Preference of the academic field of your mentor:
Preference of learning aspects from the mentor:
(e.g. entrepreneurships, research, leadership skills)
(e.g. entrepreneurships, research, leadership skills)
4. Ideations and Achievements Showcase (Optional):
Do you wish to utilise the scholarship to support your ideations if you are successfully awarded the Scholarship?*

YesNo
Name of your ideation:
Please estimate the cost of the ideations based on the following items that may covered by the Scholarship:
1. Equipment or programme material;
2. Venue or equipment rental fee;
3. Transportation;
4. Additional insurance incurred

Expenses will not be covered, including but not limited to:
- Manpower;
- Catering
Summary of the expenses on ideation:
Total estimated cost:
(Optional) Please upload supporting documents if any:

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Brief description of the plan of the ideation (maximum 150 words):

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VII. Declaration
1. I certify that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. In the event that any information is found untrue or inaccurate in the future, the Scholarship Secretariat reserves the right to invalidate any application, withdraw the scholarship approved and require any payment made to be refunded.

2. I agree that information provided in this application will be used and/or disclosed by the Scholarship Secretariat to relevant parties to process the application as well as for related purposes, such as conducting selection interviews, monitoring of progress, etc.

3. I understand that if I am awarded the Innovation and Technology Scholarship, I will automatically become a member of "Hub for the Future" programme, which is a talent hub for HSBC Scholars. The information provided in this application will be used for communications and event promotion purposes of "Hub for the Future".

4. I've read and agree with the personal information collection statement and privacy policy of HKFYG.

By signing in the space below, you agree with the above declaration. Please print the form for your records and retain it as verification of your application.
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I. Personal Information:

II. Programme Information:

III. Academic Record:

IV. Experience (secondary school, college and university)

V. Statement of Interest - to be scored by selection panel

VI. Scholarship Plan :

VI. Local Internship Programme (Optional):

VII. Mentorship Programme:

VII. Declaration