Awards for Social Good

The Awards recognize students who demonstrate a strong commitment to positive change. The tiered structure empowers you to contribute in ways aligned with your preparedness and impact goals. Whether you are a beginner or have a proven track record, this program supports and celebrates your efforts to uplift the community. Apply for the award tier that best fits your aspirations and let's collectively build a more just, equitable and sustainable future.

Eligibility

Full-time degree-seeking HKUST undergraduate students.

• Interested students may submit their applications for the awards at any time on or before 15 April 2025, regardless of whether they have completed the requirements or are in the process of fulfilling them.
• Each student can apply for only one award per year, and this choice cannot be changed once the application is submitted.
• The Awards will consider programs held between 27 August 2024 to 15 April 2025.

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Receive up to HK$1,000 if you

1. Participate in at least 8 events* organized by HKUST Connect
2. Submit a reflection (optional advising session available)

Receive up to HK$3,000 if you

1. Participate in at least 4 events* organized by HKUST Connect
2. Satisfactory performance in one of the following development programs:
   ⚬ Service Learning Trips
   ⚬ Stitch Together 
   ⚬ HKUST Kayak and Spark Program

The award is subject to recommendation from the program advisors of the development programs.

Receive up to HK$10,000 if you

1. Participate in at least 4 events* organized by HKUST Connect
2. Satisfactory performance in one of the following programs:
   ⚬ Connect Ambassador for Community Engagement
   ⚬ Organizing committee of Connect Service Learning Trip
   ⚬ Changemaker in Action: implement a student-initiated community project with a minimum of 20 staff-facilitated hours
3. Submit a personal narrative to capture the impact made, learnings and further development

The award is subject to recommendation from the program advisors, based on the demonstration of the ability to enable team members to contribute to the common good.

* Eligible HKUST Connect organized events (unless otherwise stated) include the following. You are strongly encouraged to participate in both types of events, as they provide diverse approaches to social good and will enrich your reflection writing:
⚬ community services
⚬ Gear Up Training Series (GUTS): experiences, talks and workshops

1. Results will be announced by end of April and Awards will be presented at a ceremony on 8 May 2025.
2. All awardees will receive a certificate and the corresponding financial award.

Enquiry: connect@ust.hk